How does a single individual manage to persuade a handful of insiders to engage in bid rigging and manipulation, all while securing the silence of the masses who prefer to look the other way?Some call them "bids"; some call them "tenders"; or perhaps you prefer the word "contracts".Whatever you call them, - Join us - on a riveting journey into the shadowy realm of corporate procurement corruption with "Nickels and Crimes"! This podcast series explores the hidden stories of history's procurement fraudsters and bid-rigging masterminds.In this gripping series, we delve into the lives of infamous individuals who used cunning and manipulation to infiltrate the world of procurement. We will take you behind the scenes and working of the likes of Siemens, a global conglomerate embroiled in a bribery scandal that rocked the business world. Explore the Halliburton scandal, where political connections paved the way for massive overcharges during the Iraq War.We'll uncover how Volkswagen's emissions scandal extended to procurement manipulation, and how Enron's deceitful practices extended to bid rigging and market manipulation, causing widespread consequences.Nickels and Crimes sheds light on the dark secrets of those who manipulated procurement for power and profit. Tune in for a thrilling exploration of corporate intrigue, corruption, and the pursuit of ill-gotten wealth.NICKELS AND CRIMES is an SRM+ production.