WPI Agribusiness Subsector OutlookWPI Bull/Bear Leanings for Agribusiness in 2017 A summary and graphical depictions of WPI’s expectations for future agribusiness performance. Wheat Market Risks and New Realities U.S. wheat’s declining global importance gave rise to ongoing battle for price discovery and risk management in EU wheat. The Next Big Driver of Global Soybean Demand China has been the main driver of global soybean demand for the last quarter century, but demand growth there is likely to slow in the future. However, there is clear evidence that the next major driver of global soybean demand is likely to be the Asian subcontinent. The U.S. Biofuels Industry The biofuels sector is facing great uncertainty due to e...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.