Ukraine has become an important supplier of corn over the past decade, increasing its exports by 155 percent. However, its share of the global market has only risen from 13.3 percent to 15.8 percent because over that same period, global trade in corn rose by more than 114 percent. The area harvested for corn in Ukraine has increased 24 percent, but its advancement in yield has been below potential. Over the past decade, the Ukrainian corn yield increased by 1.25 MT/ha whereas the U.S. yield grew by 1.71 MT/ha. This is true even though U.S. yields are already a third greater and should be subject to a diminishing return on productivity gains. The recent change in law ending a 20-year ban on private farm land sales may lead to improved...
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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.