Big banks are racing furiously under the assumption that blockchain technology is going to undermine the need for their role in ensuring the integrity of financial transactions. However, distributed databases also threaten to disrupt the role of derivative exchanges and perhaps grain origination as well. Blockchain Disruption of Commodities Big banks are racing furiously under the assumption that blockchain technology is going to undermine the need for their third-party role in ensuring the integrity of financial transactions. However, distributed databases (no single party can manipulate it) also threaten to disrupt the traditional role of derivative exchanges and perhaps grain origination as well. Vitalik Buterin explains that blockchai...
Key Takeaways: Drought remains a major threat to global agricultural production, particularly in regions with limited rainfall and growing water scarcity. Commercially available drought-tolerant traits in corn, soybeans, and wheat have generally delivered modest yield improvements, limiting th...
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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.