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More mini bite-sized podcast chunks. Like dog food. We get lots of questions from our listener(s) on Procurement Says No.  Now you can listen to them all again even if you have very low attention levels.  Whoop.  In episode 31 we answer the most important questions of our age: How to negotiate with Trump to stop bombing your country and let some ships through the Straits of Hormuz.Are you a procurement hypocrite if your role is managing your supplier carbon footprint metrics whilst your business produces 130m plastic bottles? All of the procurement questions, all of the time.  Hot damn. www.procurementsaysno.com Now sponsored by www.KodiakHub.com.  The SRM suite that makes you super stylish.   Like a stylish thing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Rich and Ed welcome Kavita Cooper (never Coupa) to tell us all about WANS, BT and her entrepreneurial life as CEO of Buying Station.    Buying Station is a sooper dooper, cheap as crisps, end-to-end procurement system for SMEs, charidees, anyone and everyone who'd like a lovely P2P and sourcing system for peanuts. We ask her how it all started and where it's going next; we talk about omni-platforms, I2P, orchestration and lots of other buzzwords such as intelligence hubs and "the roadmap". It's all such fun that Kavita couldn't stop laughing.  You will too.  Or won't.  And remember to check out 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-b1a8fc7ee544 Procurement 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.com 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 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.com Now 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-b1a8fc7ee544 Procurement 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.com Become 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.com Now 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.

How to buy a car.   Not necessarily a better car. 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.

Procurement Says No is now sponsored by Kodiak Hub - The SRM suite that makes you super smart.  Check you out with your splendid fancy pants.  www.KodiakHub.com Meanwhile it's almost time to set fire to the sky as various AI agents begin to attack one another in an "unprecedented" AI cyber-attack.  Oooops.   Don't worry, it's all contained in the sandbox, no wait... Also in this episode... UK Military work out the best place to buy grenades.  Not.CIPS funds the promotion of deforestation-free procurement in Wales.More Trump tariffs - this time for slavery in supply chains.It turns out that diamonds aren't forever.Who knew that the Suez Canal keeps closing and re-opening.New UK Government - sort of.Theme of resilience in procurement remains, er, resilient.Sainsbury's chicken eggs white supremacy madness. All this 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-b1a8fc7ee544 And, yes there is a drone called the T-400.  Not quite as good as the T-600.   Yet. 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 27 we have some random questions including: How to cope with your company reducing its stance on ESG when you don't want toHow best to procure a kitchen renovationHow to manage suppliers in administration who you've already paid (oh dear)And we've specifically released ep27 after ep28, just to mix things up a little. All of the procurement questions, all of the time.  Woohoo. www.procurementsaysno.com Now 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.

More Negotiation Gambits - get them here! Limiting authorityTake it or leave itSplit the differenceEnjoy the silenceBetter negotiation! 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.  Smartening you up. 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 28 we answer all your techy IT type questions: How to go to market with a complex IT service made up of 7 existing different contractsRenewing design software to avoid in-built inflationary increases When to use an IT reseller rather than a prime contractor All of the procurement questions, all of the time.  Woohoo. www.procurementsaysno.com Now 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.

Negotiation Gambits - get them here! Good cop/Bad copThe FlinchThe NibbleHigher authorityBetter negotiation! Another video which we said we'd never do.   Except this is audio only. They're on TikTok and YouTube in full glorious video. Now sponsored by www.KodiakHub.com.  Smartipants. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

Procurement Says No is now sponsored by Kodiak Hub - The SRM suite that makes you super smart.  With a nicely fitting suit.   www.KodiakHub.com In episode 45 Rich and Ed have a super dooper packed podcast - including some exciting World Cup procurement facts to share; techy news from Zip (cutting and pasting is bad); Coupa (buying everyone but not necessarily integrating them); Google (a lovely review of your favourite podcast); Berrow's Beige procurement book (yes, beige); and our very own AI procurement bot - COMING SOON. And we said we'd never do politics, so have lots to discuss and rant about including: NHS carbon procurement targets and value-based procurement guidelinesUK defence industry enquiry stuffEU defence procurement easing and harmonising (what?)UK buys Russian fuel shockSo does EU shockUS economic growth and slavery tariffsAND we have another Secret Buyer - this time buying luxury goods in Edinburgh. AND we have the welcome return of Ask Rich & Ed - where we help our listener(s) negotiate with Trump on bombs and peace; and what to if your job is all about carbon reduction but your company is producing 120,000,000 plastic bottles which end up dumped in the sea. So much to talk about, so little time until the end of the World Cup, and indeed world (unless peace break out).  GOAAAALLLLLLL. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

We get lots of questions from our listener 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 26 we answer questions which will help you do everyday things ever betterer, by applying procurement know how and genius. How to get the best deal on a holidayHow to get a better deal when buying a houseHow to get a less worse deal when buying a car All of the procurement questions, all of the time.  Woohoo. www.procurementsaysno.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.