Wheat: Net sales of 743,200 metric tons (MT) for 2020/2021 were up noticeably from the previous week and up 54 percent from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales of 2,243,700 MT for 2020/2021 were up 23 percent from the previous week and 56 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybeans: Net sales of 1,620,700 MT for 2020/2021 were down 27 percent from the previous week and 35 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Cake and Meal: Net sales of 199,300 MT for 2020/2021 primarily for Mexico (84,200 MT, including decreases of 18,100 MT), Colombia (44,400 MT), Ecuador (24,400 MT, including decreases of 700 MT), the Philippines (20,000 MT, including decreases of 100 MT),...
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.