Wheat: Net sales of 329,500 metric tons (MT) for 2020/2021 were up 50 percent from the previous week, but down 4 percent from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales of 395,500 MT for 2020/2021 were up noticeably from the previous week, but down 48 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybeans: Net sales of 350,600 MT for 2020/2021 were up 32 percent from the previous week, but down 5 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Cake and Meal: Net sales of 261,600 MT for 2020/2021 were up 40 percent from the previous week and 12 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Oil: Net sales of 4,900 MT for 2020/2021 were down 10 percent from the previous week, but up 43 percent from the prior 4-w...
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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.