The news is saturated with talk about the fiscal cliff and its impact on the economy. What if -- just for argument's sake -- the cliff is not as big as we think it is? Remember, for the last three years we've been hearing about the next big catalyst that will take down or stall the economy; thus far there has been Egypt, Greece, Spain, the Gulf oil spill, U.S. debt downgrading, the tsunami in Japan, and several other factors. We've been waiting for the double-dip recession since 2009 -- it has been long enough that it will not accurately be called a "dip" any more. What if -- again, just for argument's sake -- we're already in the process of scaling down the cliff and there is a safe, soft landing at the bottom?The economy has been slow b...
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...
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.