Welcome to "Let's Talk Procurement" - the procurement podcast where Lukes 1 and 10 navigate the wild world of purchasing with a side of humour and a dash of dad jokes. 🛍️ Join Luke 1, the procurement prodigy, and Luke 10, the tender-hearted jokester, as they untangle the knotty world of supply chains and contracts, one laugh at a time. From negotiating deals to chasing down the best bulk discounts, these Lukes have it all covered – and yes, they'll probably throw in a few puns along the way. ...
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Send us a Text Message. Who gave Luke10 something to smoke before this episode? Romeo Foxtrot India - What is an RFI? Everything you could want to know about the Procurement reqearch technique is right here in this episode! Ever heard a budding procurement say RFI in English, Italian and Arabic? Neither had I until today... Support the Show. Please…
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Send us a Text Message. Season 2 starts with a very special episode. The two Luke's were visited by two self-proclaimed procurement gods. Rich & Ed host the amazing podcast "Procurement Says No" and often amaze with their expertise and knowledge in the Procurement space. A huge thanks to the pair for taking the time to collaborate with LTP, we real…
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Send us a Text Message. Luke 10 recorded a season 2 trailer before we had published our first ever episode. The boys give some insights as to what you can expect for the upcoming second season of Lets Talk Procurement before playing the audacious initial recording. Please get in touch with any episode requests, questions or stories for a chance to …
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Send us a Text Message. Luke 10s massive announcement prompts the pod to end season 1. Like all other episodes you will learn absolutely nothing, but you can listen to us recap on some favourite episodes and top listeners. Given that Luke 10 doesn't deserve a break, season 2 will be launched in a couple of weeks. Links to the episodes mentioned: AI…
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Send us a Text Message. Todays episode touches on everyones favourite topic. Termination. What is termination anyway? A term that is thrown around a lot by the business but not always understood. Let's unpack it. Are there any terms you want us to cover on future episodes? 2lukes1cip@gmail.com Thank you as always! Support the Show. Please get in to…
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21. Inside Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) featuring Nigel
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Send us a Text Message. What is Supplier Relationship Management? Why do we need it & who is best placed to do it? SRM is treated differently across various industries with a lot of companies treating it as a part of someone's role as opposed to a job in itself. Today's amazing guest is Nigel, aka big Nige, who takes us inside his role as a relatio…
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Send us a Text Message. Today's episode tackles some of the most google'd questions surrounding Procurement including whether or not we can work from home, what skills make a good professional and what makes Procurement different to Supply Chain. Luke 10 seems to have dollars on his brain in this one and Luke 1's new mic turns the sauce up. The boy…
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19. Stakeholder Management part 2: Mendelow's Matrix
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Send us a Text Message. It wouldn't be a procurement podcast without a deep dive into the main man - Mendelow. The king of stakeholder management is our topic for part 2 in this series as the two Luke's run through the different segments of Mendelow's Matrix. Please do get in touch with any questions on the episode or suggestions for future episode…
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Send us a Text Message. Let us know if you managed to solve the two riddles before the Lukes got them! Today we introduce our Stakeholder management series by looking at defining stakeholders and then distinguishing between the three types. This is then worked through with a number of real life examples to help you build that exam bank. Part 2 will…
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Send us a Text Message. Procurement Lifecycle series is right here. Strap up as it's going to be a bloody good series. The boys start at the front of the cycle with a discussion around Business Requirements Documentation. Up next is Specifications, stay tuned for Part 2. Will we ever get Luke10 passing level 5?? Support the Show. Please get in touc…
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16. Bite Size - Competitive Advantage & Porters 3 sources
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Send us a Text Message. A bite size pod for topping up your memory bank, refreshing your mind or rapid learning! Points discussed are: - what is competitive advantage? [✓] -Porters three sources of Competitive Advantage 1. Cost [✓] 2. Differentiation [✓] 3. Focus (Cost or Differentiation) [✓✓] Send Luke 1 some love as he had to record this beauty w…
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15. Contracts Unleashed: The 5 Elements of a Legally Binding Contract
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it takes to be the master of the contract universe? Buckle up, because Luke1 and Luke10 are about to take you on a wild ride through the essentials of procurement contracts, spiced up with our signature blend of humour and wisdom. From the quirky charm of intent in everyday deals to the solemn gravity of b…
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Send us a Text Message. The two Luke's are dropping some 5 minute pods aimed at recapping some helpful content. The first of this content covers 3 key ISOs and what they are. ISO9001 ISO14001 ISO27001 Have a quick recap before your exams or just to refresh your memory. Support the Show. Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You…
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Send us a Text Message. Neigh body would have believed the outrageous horse meat scandal if it didn't get such huge exposure. A lot of us think of Tesco when we think of this scandal, but join the boys as they explore the deeper supply chain troubles. Another cracking case study for us to take into the exams.. We would love you to get in touch with…
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Send us a Text Message. 5 Wrongs of Procurement - A focused and efficient pod (as usual) starts off with an interesting question about noses. There is almost a fight after L1 disrespects L10's mum, L10 proves he can count and L1 thinks he's down with the people who like rappers. Join us as we discuss the 5 rights of Procurement, a fundamental conce…
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11.Get to Know your hosts - Luke 1 & Luke 10
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Send us a Text Message. Get to know your hosts episode. The Luke's set up some quick fire questions for each other before going into what they love and loathe about Procurement. We also shout out some of our listener countries alongside introducing our Hall of Fame. Are you in the LTP Hall of Fame? Do you have any suggestions for the Listeners or C…
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10. Will AI steal our jobs? 2 Lukes meet an AI expert
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Send us a Text Message. One of our favourite episodes to record yet! Meet Dr Wang, AI Expert and legend. The Dr has some fantastic answers to our much loved quick fire questions. Then we get to dive into AI, what it really is and whether we should be worried about our beloved supply chain jobs. Genuinely had so many questions we could have asked & …
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9. What are specifications anyway? Everyday Dave with Sanaed!
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Send us a Text Message. She's got the Iphone Megapro 17 XL deluxe Introducing the Everyday Dave series, and episode 1 kicks us off in perfect style. The two Luke's talk Procurement fundamentals with a guest who has minimal or zero Procurement experience. Today's guest is a bundle of joy who talks specifications and requirements with the boys. Do yo…
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Send us a Text Message. Today's episode explores the "Triple Bottom Line" concept. Can a business focus on the Planet whilst being profitable? Why is the TBL important? Join us to find out & let us know what you would do in the scenario put forward by Big John. Support the Show. Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use…
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Send us a Text Message. FCK up number 2 is here. Luke 10 brings another high profile duck up to the pod which looks at mistakes made in the rail industry. Are these mistakes due to the suppliers or the buyers? What can we do to avoid similar mistakes ourselves? Support the Show. Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use…
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Send us a Text Message. Luke10 is less than impressed with Luke 1's rubbish joke. The boys take a dive into one of the founding fathers of Lean manufacturing, Taichi Ohno. This episode is not a waste of your time. Support the Show. Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us on email: …
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Send us a Text Message. The boys decided to scrap the intro today and dive straight into the key differences between goods and services. CIPS love this topic at all levels so come along for the ride! Support the Show. Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us on email: 2lukes1cip@gma…
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Send us a Text Message. In this side mission the guys talk about high profile procurement duck ups. This episode takes a look at one of the most devastating duck ups in recent years. Perfect for complimenting your essay answers, you would be quackers to miss this one Support the Show. Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You c…
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Send us a Text Message. Our first dive into MCIPS and whether or not it is worth doing. The journey can be a long one but will it pay dividends? More importantly, we introduce a wonderful listener to you all. Email: 2Lukes1CIP@gmail.com Support the Show. Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function abov…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we look at some top tips for passing your CIPS exams. Warning, this may go off on a tangent. Support the Show. Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us on email: 2lukes1cip@gmail.com It would also mean the world if you can drop us a cheeky 5* …
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Send us a Text Message. Procurement is an unusual subject - you either know it or have never heard of it. Today we explore what Procurement actually is, what it contains and how we can explain it to those who have no idea. Support the Show. Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us o…
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Send us a Text Message. Testing a couple of locations for recording the pod results in some questionable audio quality. We would like to assure you that the first half of this recording is the worst audio you will listen to. Although your patience will be rewarded with an incredible second half. Bit of a ramble, bit of a shamble, enjoy our pilot. S…
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Send us a Text Message. Let's Talk Procurement is nearly here. Come and get yourself a little teaser of what's to come. Support the Show. Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us on email: 2lukes1cip@gmail.com It would also mean the world if you can drop us a cheeky 5* rating on you…
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