Food system managers express frustration over the seemingly simplistic and yet complicated demands coming from consumers. In many ways, their demands are oblivious to the challenges and hard-fought accomplishments of the industry.Food system managers express frustration over the seemingly simplistic and yet complicated demands coming from consumers. In many ways, their demands are oblivious to the challenges and hard-fought accomplishments of the industry as they are at the same time erroneously swayed by the misinformation coming from foodie evangelists. Yet the market moves in many ways to accommodate a myriad of well-meaning if ill-conceived notions. To avoid relatively harmless pesticide residues and minor transportation costs, urban an...
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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.