The June data shows that the trend toward larger U.S. exports is already underway, but current export sales volumes for 2016/17 provide a way to add some quantitative parameters. So far, though, markets have not given the changing export outlook the consideration it probably deserves. A forthcoming sharp boost in export demand for U.S. corn, soybeans and even wheat has been the subject of discussion here for the past few months. Official U.S. Census Bureau data for June shows that such increases are well underway. Soybean exports totaled 37 million bushels, the largest volume for that month in four years. Brazilian and Argentine exports have dominated the world soybean trade in recent years, at least until U.S. new crop availability in Sept...
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An Ankylosaurus lumbers along the shore of what’s now eastern Montana. Walking low to the ground, the dino uses its flat, leaf-shaped teeth to tear at ferns lining the water. Suddenly, a shadow looms over the herbivore—a Tyrannosaurus rex is hungry. But Ankylosaurus won’t be a...
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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.