Wheat: Net sales of 244,700 metric tons for 2019/2020 were up 37 percent from the previous week, but down 22 percent from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales of 726,700 MT for 2019/2020 were down 20 percent from the previous week and 49 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybeans: Net sales of 344,900 MT for 2019/2020 were up 41 percent from the previous week, but down 48 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Cake and Meal: Net sales of 102,900 MT for 2019/2020 were down 35 percent from the previous week and 44 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Oil: Net sales of 21,400 MT for 2019/2020 primarily for Morocco (7,000 MT), Tunisia (7,000 MT), Mexico (5,500 MT), Colom...
From WPI Consulting
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.