Wheat: Net sales of 219,200 metric tons (MT) for 2020/2021 were up 31 percent from the previous week, but down 51 percent from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales of 115,900 MT for 2020/2021--a marketing-year low--were down 74 percent from the previous week and 96 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybeans: Net sales of 334,000 MT for 2020/2021 were up noticeably from the previous week, but down 33 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Cake and Meal: Net sales of 187,400 MT for 2020/2021 were up 17 percent from the previous week, but down 28 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Oil: Net sales of 5,500 MT for 2020/2021 were up 25 p...
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.