Wheat: Net sales of 523,000 metric tons (MT) for 2020/2021 were up 42 percent from the previous week, but down 8 percent from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales of 61,600 MT for 2019/2020 were down 84 percent from the previous week and 63 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybeans: Net sales reductions of 12,700 MT for 2019/2020--a marketing-year low--were down noticeably from the previous week and from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Cake and Meal: Net sales of 34,500 MT for 2019/2020--a marketing-year low-- were down 81 percent from the previous week and 77 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Oil: Net sales reductions of 200 MT for 2019/2020 resulting in in...
From WPI Consulting
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.