Business and politics are not too different in that change is constant and adaptation is essential to survival. When commodity prices increase, the sector attracts younger, more skilled workers. When commodity prices decline, there is consolidation. Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are trying to calculate whether their respective political markets have more room for risk-taking or if it is time to consolidate. The U.S. and China are said to be working on a trade deal, but while President Trump boasts of new impending tariffs, his trade representative, Robert Lighthizer, says he expects there to be a meeting of the minds in Buenos Aires. In a similar vein, President Trump says he does not expect significant congressional opposition to his U.S.-M...
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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.