Political analysts credit the rise of unconventional candidates like Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders to public frustration with the duplicity of conventional politicians. Meanwhile, auto companies lie about the mileage per gallon of fuel obtained by their products, but they are not in trouble for this deception. Capitals Dual, Coalesce for Relevance Leadership of the EU Commission has rotated to the Dutch in Brussels, and the agenda reads like this: create stricter organic rules, stronger monitoring of antibiotic use, and country-of-origin labeling of meat and dairy to facilitate prejudicial purchasing as well as, paradoxically, simplified farm laws. Across the pond in Washington, USDA this week sought to bridge the ideological divide on...
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.
What You Need to Know Today: Russia rejected calls for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, including a proposal to halt attacks on civilian shipping that could help restore grain flows from Ukrainian ports. Tyson Foods announced plans to permanently close its Joslin, Illinois, beef processing facili...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday. In July, the CPI rose 0.1 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 3.4 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy, or the “core” infla...