Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow to Execute a Successful E-Auction, with Alun Rafique and Anya McKenna
Episode 64
In my experience, e-auctions are often used and abused for the wrong reasons. However, if you use them strategically, they can be a very powerful to…
10 years, 2 months ago
Behind the Scenes at the AOP: Advisory Board & More
Episode 63
It has been a couple of months since I opened up the curtains and shared with you some updates about the Art of Procurement. However, I have a coupl…
10 years, 2 months ago
The 10 Traits of Procurement Business Acumen, w/ Jim Barnes, ISM Services
Episode 62
Business acumen is an often cited skill needed to be successful in the "new" procurement. But what exactly is it, and how does it apply to procure…
10 years, 2 months ago
5 Keys to Early Stakeholder Engagement
Episode 61
Today's Friday Show is in response to a listener question: how can I get early engagement with my business stakeholders?
In this episode, I take a lo…
10 years, 2 months ago
A CPO's View on Building Effective Procurement Teams, w/ Greg Tennyson, CPO, VSP Global
Episode 60
We hear a lot about the changing procurement skill set, and the difficulty that CPO's are experiencing in hiring the talent they require. However, wh…
10 years, 2 months ago
An Introduction to Value Based Procurement, with Joanna Martinez and Jordan Early
Episode 59
This week's Friday Show is a little different. A recurring theme in my discussions with procurement thought leaders is the need to expand the value …
10 years, 2 months ago
How Using Procurement BPO Allowed Staples to Put Stakeholder Relationships First, with Mike Jacobs, Staples CPO
Episode 58
How organizations use third party procurement services like outsourcing is evolving rapidly. While only a short time ago, procurement outsourcing wa…
10 years, 2 months ago
What CEO's Want from Procurement - And Are Not Getting, with Jeoff Burris of Advanced Purchasing Dynamics
Episode 57
This week, rather than publish my normal Friday solo show, I am going to share another great interview. Procurement consulting firm Advanced Purchas…
10 years, 2 months ago
Q&A w/Tom Derry, ISM CEO - Is There a Talent Deficit in Procurement?
Episode 56
Today's guest on the Art of Procurement is Tom Derry, CEO is ISM (Institute for Supply Management). Tom and I sat down at last week's ISM 2016 Confe…
10 years, 3 months ago
Alan Mulally's 11 Practices of Successful Teams
Episode 55
Alan Mulally led arguably the greatest turnaround in corporate history. He saved Ford Motor Company from bankruptcy amid the chaos of the 2008 recess…
10 years, 3 months ago