Procurement Says No

Rich and Ed talk about AI quite a lot this time, because that's all anybody seems to talk about at the moment.   They even have real examples and seem to know what they are on about (or possibly winging it - only you can decide).We have news of 60 new "proctech" start ups, most of which we don't believe or understand; we have contradictory data about the use of AI in procurement (shock); news of CIPS @COP31 (oh, the air miles, the carbon footprint); building defence through buying indigenously (is that a  real phrase?); and we discuss just what exactly is WAR! good for - absolutely nothing or perhaps improving innovation, particularly in drone technology.Plus more questions from our listener(s):One who is concerned that their bid responses from suppliers are written by AI (and therefore at least or only 80% correct) - we tell you how to spot that pesky AI response.Another who asks what happens when AI takes over their negotiations - should real people also be involved and will a sky-setting-fire scenario result be inevitable.What free AI is available for cheap-shot procurement teams with no budget?And, a dull person in Swindon wants to know how to focus their risk analyses.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.  It's now even got a "mind map" of Rich and Ed's brains.  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.  Like a smart watch where you can check your vitals and your messages at the same time.  www.KodiakHub.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/procurement-says-no--5886102/support.

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.comNow 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-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.

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.

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.comMeanwhile 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-b1a8fc7ee544And, 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.