Export Sales for November 19-25, 2021. Wheat: Net sales of 79,900 metric tons (MT) for2021/2022--a marketing-year low--were down 86 percent from the previous week and 80 percent from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales of 1,020,800 MT for 2021/2022 were down 29 percent from the previous week and 12 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybeans: Net sales of 1,063,400 MT for 2021/2022 were down 32 percent from the previous week and 29 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Cake and Meal: Net sales of 146,700 MT for 2021/2022 were up 7 percent from the previous week, but down 29 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Oil: Net sales of 49,300 MT for 2021/2022 were up...
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.