Instruction: A description explaining these strengths and weaknesses of Reliance Steel & Aluminum.

Reference: https://www.rsac.com

Figure 2: Reliance Steel & Aluminum

Strengths	Weaknesses
Excellent results in new markets	Financial planning is ineffective
Well-connected distribution network	High incidence of employee attrition
Strong Brand Portfolio	Products marketing leaves a lot to be desired
Reliable raw material suppliers	Unable to deal with issues by new entrants
Strong Free Cash Flow	Not adept at estimating product demand
Product innovation	Distinct work cultures have not been very successful
Automation of operations	Gaps in product line
Reduce transportation cost	R&D is low compared to competition