The only way for Argentina to be competitive in the current global corn market is to sell corn via combos (corn with meal). Presently, the country can offer to load both products at the same port and berth with little or no lineup. South American Soybeans The Chinese are celebrating a national holiday this week, which means that Chinese buyers are out of the global market and the Dalian Futures market is closed. In the meantime, South American merchants are watching the U.S. Gulf become the dominant supply source in the global soybean market. Yet, Argentine farmers still have several MMT that need to be sold. They are estimated to still be holding approximately 35 percent of last season's production. Argentina's domestic crushers have bee...
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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.