The Biden Administration today held a roundtable to discuss the details of its Action Plan for a Fairer, More Competitive, and More Resilient Meat and Poultry Supply Chain. Snow in the DC area and Andrews Air Force Base delayed President Biden’s arrival – perhaps a metaphor for broader disruptions to the supply chain from COVID to shipping containers that have plagued the industry. The Administration’s plan has been announced in various iterations several times since at least July. Back then, it was part of the Executive Order to Promote Competition in the American Economy. At that time, the Administration asked for comments on its plan to spend $1 billion on meat and poultry processing infrastructure; the White House not...
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.