Don't Cry for Geneva Pascal Lamy gave his farewell speech as he departs after nearly eight years of service as the WTO's director general. His departure messages in recent days have been a metaphor for his leadership which has at once been energetic, high-minded and too often wrong. Similar to last week's off-the-mark tirade against the big regional trade agreements that have stolen his thunder (see WPI 19 July), his formal farewell reflects more political convenience than truth-saying, which means a missed opportunity.Mssr. Lamy asserted that trade liberalization is not a weapon but an instrument for economic growth and development among nations. If that were the case, why has the negotiating agenda during his tenure largely been stifled...
What You Need to Know Today: U.S. weather is getting more attention this week as conditions vary greatly across the western, central, and eastern corn belts, with the different regions battling dryness and too much rain simultaneously. The ProFarmer Crop Tour began today in Indiana and Nebrask...
Key Takeaways: Argentina is on pace for a record corn crop and record exports in the current marketing year, with abundant supplies likely to keep the country highly competitive in global export markets. Argentina’s record exportable surplus is allowing it to offer highly competitive pri...
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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.