Procurement Says No

We get lots of questions from our listener(s) on Procurement Says No.  Now you can listen to them all again in our series of mini bite-sized podcast chunks. Like dog food. In episode 30 we've gone mostly cyber...What level of cyber security should I buy for my $200m pharma packaging business?What level of cyber security should I buy for my traditional weaving business using industrial looms?If you work in a cyber business, should you outsource your cyber security?What's the difference between a statement of work (SOW) and a works order (WO) (not a trick question)?All of the procurement questions, all of the time.  Woohoo.www.procurementsaysno.comNow sponsored by www.KodiakHub.com.  The SRM suite that makes you smarter.  Like a smart thing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

How to do market research in Procurement.  No need for those big research companies anymore.  DIY with AI.Another video which we said we'd never do.   Except this is audio only.They're on TikTok and YouTube (shorts) in full glorious video.Now powered by www.KodiakHub.com.  The smart SRM 3-piece suite.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

In episode 47 of your favourite procurement-flavoured podcast, Rich and Ed bring you much news from the supply chain front line and beyond:Another dead rock starNo CIPS news but plenty of Avios pointsCoupa's new CEO - it's not Roy BattyKimberley Clark's new fibresPanama canal runs out of water - shockGartner's AI ROI reportBCG's Generative AI reportFord and GM's opposing views of ChinaEU to buy from EU - shockRomanian vaccine whiplashNew procurement software that's as cheap as crispsPlus more of your questions on Ask Rich and Ed:Culture fit in job interviewsStakeholders giving work to their favourite suppliers without a PO - shockAre fake RFPs ever a good idea?Should we buy all of our oil and gas via the Strait of Hormuz?Plus Ed becomes a mentor.Plus plus Rich & Ed become Marxists.Plus plus plus more on our wonderful "Ask Rich and Ed bot" AI companion app - which will answer all of your questions with genius and brilliance.  We couldn't believe it!    You won't either - so click the link below to be amazed...https://mentaraiq.com/share/chatbot/0e874f81-612c-46e5-8c7d-b1a8fc7ee544Procurement Says No is now sponsored by Kodiak Hub - The SRM suite that makes you super smart.  Check you out with your fancy plaid suit.  www.KodiakHub.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

How to deal with a cold caller.   Hint - don't!Another video which we said we'd never do.   Except this is audio only.They're on TikTok and YouTube (shorts) in full glorious video.Now powered by www.KodiakHub.com.  The smart SRM suite-spot.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

We get lots of questions from our listener(s) on Procurement Says No.  Now you can listen to them all again in our series of mini bite-sized podcast chunks. Like dog food. In episode 29 we have more lovely questions including:Buying a trench - how much should it cost?Using strategic consultants with "should cost models" - is this better than going to market?Buying garments from a supplier in Pakistan with reported modern slavery in the supply chain - what's the next thing to do?If your boss is very close to a supplier - suggesting direct awards and sharing competitors' pricing - should you be suspicious?All of the procurement questions, all of the time.  Woohoo.www.procurementsaysno.comNow sponsored by www.KodiakHub.com.  The SRM suite that makes you smarter.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.