Lower export sales were anticipated last week because of the New Year holiday. However, today’s USDA export sales report indicated net soybean export sales for shipment in 2015/16 totaled 638,700 MT, 33 percent higher than the previous week. Modest U.S. Soy Export Sales Last Week Lower export sales were anticipated last week because of the New Year holiday. However, today’s USDA export sales report indicated net soybean export sales for shipment in 2015/16 totaled 638,700 MT, 33 percent higher than the previous week. The increase wasn’t greater because large sales made last week were shifted from the unknown category. The largest buyer was China at 929,400 MT, but that was partially offset by a switch of 311,800 MT from unknown and a decr...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
Lobelia (/loʊˈbiːliə, lə-/[4][5][6]) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Campanulaceae comprising 415 species,[7] with a subcosmopolitan distribution primarily in tropical to warm temperate regions of the world, a few species extending into cooler temperate regions.[8] They are known g...
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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.