Wheat: Net sales of 676,600 metric tons (MT) for 2020/2021 were up 10 percent from the previous week and 30 percent from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales reductions of 29,300 MT for 2019/2020--a marketing-year low--were down noticeably from the previous week and from the prior 4-week average. Soybeans: Net sales of 257,800 MT for 2019/2020 were down 29 percent from the previous week and 45 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Cake and Meal: Net sales of 260,900 MT for 2019/2020 were up noticeably from the previous week and from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Oil: Net sales of 800 MT for 2019/2020 were primarily for Canada (300 MT), Mexico (300 MT), and the Dominican Republic (200 MT)...
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.