Export Sales for December 17-23, 2021. Wheat: Net sales of 199,500 metric tons (MT) for 2021/2022 were down 53 percent from the previous week and 43 percent from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales of 1,246,500 MT for 2021/2022 were up 27 percent from the previous week, but down 2 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybeans: Net sales of 524,000 MT for 2021/2022--a marketing-year low--were down 35percent from the previous week and 56 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Cake and Meal: Net sales of 69,500 MT for 2021/2022—a marketing-year low--were down 77 percent from the previous week and 63 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Oil:&...
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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.