MEET THE
TEAM
HOW WE
HELP
Developing a strong vision and profitable growth strategy is critical. Many companies hire consultants and are disappointed with the lack of collaboration and critical help to implement and realize results.
We work with high-potential companies we believe in—so you can expect our full attention as we work side-by-side to create a winning growth strategy and build your capabilities for successful implementation. You can continue to keep us close at hand through board positions, advisory assignments, and possibly through investing our own assets.
PARTNERING ACROSS THE
VALUE CHAIN
ENERGY
Natural gas
Biorefining
Petro-chemicals
Methanol
Renewable fuels
PRIMARY INPUTS
Seed
Commodity fertilizers
Specialty fertilizers, biologicals, microbials
Crop protection
RETAIL
Data and analysis
Financing
Input purchasing and inventory management
Agronomics
CROP PRODUCTION
Corn
Wheat
Soybeans
Specialty grains and other plant proteins
INTEGRATED FOOD & FEED
Animal feed, DDG's
Livestock
Animal and plant-based protein
Meat alternatives
DISTRIBUTION
Wholesale
Retail
Food service
Direct to farm
Domestic and international
TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS INFRASTRUCTURE
Import export terminals
Storage, gathering, breaking bulk warehouses and terminals
Truck, barge, rail,
and other multi-modal transportation
TECHNOLOGY & SERVICES
Precision agriculture
Efficiency & optimization
Data & analytics
Engineered solutions
OUR APPROACH:
START WITH STRATEGY
We believe the most successful visions and strategies are difficult to replicate, improve competitive position, maximize earnings, optimize your risk profile, and drive innovation and long-term growth.
To get there, we start with a strategy reset. We help you ask and answer the hard questions. Examine the opportunities. And help you create the best advantage for your organization.
VISION AND GROWTH STRATEGY
How does the market function?
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Point of View
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Macro Trends
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Market Fundamentals
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Competition and Industry Structure
What are the best strategic opportunities?
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Value Chain Analysis
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Evaluation of Profit Drivers
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Feasibility Studies
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Disruptive Technologies
OPPORTUNITY EVALUATION AND EXECUTION
What capabilities are needed?
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Core Capability Assessment
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Talent and Resource Review
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Strategy Economic Analysis
How do we realize the opportunities?
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Focus and Prioritization
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Capability Development
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Organization Structure and Development
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M&A Strategy and Execution
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Project Execution
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Compensation and Incentive Structure and Alignment
INVESTMENT AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
How do we ensure long-term success?
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Performance Scorecards and Measurement
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Sourcing Capital
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Structuring Strategic Partnerships
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Risk Evaluation and Optimization
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Core Capability Assessment
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Financial Optimization
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Board Assignments and Development