Wheat: Net sales of 122,100 metric tons for delivery in the 2018/2019--a marketing-year low--were down 71 percent from the previous week and 72 percent from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales of 586,500 MT for 2018/2019 were down 25 percent from the previous week and 17 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybeans: Net sales of 313,400 MT for 2018/2019 were down 47 percent from the previous week and 61 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Cake and Meal: Net sales of 79,200 MT for 2018/2019 were down 76 percent from the previous week and 67 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Oil: Net sales of...
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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.