Wheat: Net sales of 597,100 metric tons (MT) for 2020/2021 were down 20 percent from the previous week, but up 10 percent from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales of 2,610,900 MT for 2020/2021 were up 16 percent from the previous week and 75 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybeans: Net sales of 1,530,500 MT for 2020/2021 were down 6 percent from the previous week and 32 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Cake and Meal: Net sales of 331,400 MT for 2020/2021 primarily for the Philippines (138,800 MT, including decreases of 200 MT), Italy (45,000 MT), Mexico (35,400 MT, including decreases of 6,100 MT), Peru (30,000 MT), and Canada (29,800 MT, including decreas...
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.