News Updates MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST COMMENTS Egypt has decided to further reduce the nighttime curfew period to 0100-0500, except on Fridays when it will begin at 1700. The curfew has been in effect since August, and the government has slowly but steadily reduced the hours as the country's security problems have greatly declined. The shorter curfew benefits grain transportation because truck transit restrictions can create severe difficulties in ports and with end users' production.The Egyptian government stated that it has fertilizer supplies on hand for the wheat season that should meet a very large percentage of the country's demand. There have been complaints in recent weeks that these supplies were either very limited or w...
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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.