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Join Tom and Alan with special guest Paul Odell-Scott on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at some intriguing predictions for 2025, and we gear up for a new year that promises to be more than rememberable. With many countries trending toward nationalism, will globalism continue to take hold? There are some big time beneficiaries of the rise in Bitcoin. US microchip manufacturing is poised to win big. The biggest winner in 2025 could be the fast food chain that removes seed oils from their food. All these topics and much more on the first episode of Rebuild Procurement in 2025. Happy New Year!

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Join Tom and Alan on a special episode of Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers in 2024 both in business and in procurement. Find out what procurement insiders think and are really saying about ZipHQ.com after seeing it operate first hand in a world class procurement org. $600M worth of pain for McKinsey, and the price the rest of the world paid for evil management consulting advice. Alan and Tom share predictions, surprises and other interesting tid bits on current affairs as we round out our last episode of the year. Have a #happynewyear from your friends at Rebuild Procurement. 

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Join Tom and Alan on a special episode of Rebuild Procurement just in time for Christmas. On this latest show Tom gets festive, and Alan brings the Christmas gnome to your home.  They discuss the 2024 PNC Christmas Price Index (CPI) and highlight categories that have experienced more significant inflation for an average of 5.4% in 2024. On behalf of the entire Rebuild Procurement Podcast team, Summit Procurement and CostCutPro families, have a wonderful holiday experience and don't let the Ten Lords-A-Leaping burn a hole in your pocket this year. #MerryChristmas <3 


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Join Tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement as they discuss opportunity that exists in consolidated markets for innovation in defense and in banking. Have the 5 main suppliers in the DOD's supply base led to massive stagnation? Tom takes on a trip down memory lane in the financial sector. Who remembers Wachovia? This year instead of New Year's resolutions, let our hosts pontificate on why you should try out a "theme of the year" instead and how that might lead to more meaningful impact in your life. Are you setting up time for reflection throughout the year to whittle down your goals just a smidge? Find out how on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement. 


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Join Tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement as they discuss Broadcom's recent price hikes on VMware and the implications for procurement professionals. They explore the challenges of switching suppliers, the importance of long-term contracts, and the shifting margins between software companies and industries like financial services. Let's catch up on the latest developments of DOGE which is trending toward a once-in-a-lifetime government transformation. Stick with us as Tom and Alan delve into their personal journeys in procurement, sharing insights from their early careers and the evolution of procurement practices, including the inception of reverse auctions.

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Join Tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement as they explore the new Tariff Sherriff coming to town and the impact to our North American neighbors, but also how leverage might allow larger economic competitors skate by with lower tariffs. What are the implications of BTC's growth as more corporate treasuries move toward fungible assets to grapple with inflation. Diving deeper into DOGE, is Argentina the ideal boilerplate of what we might expect in terms of bureaucratic transformation? Find out today on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement! 
 
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Join Tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement as they explore DOGE, and think through what might be the largest procurement transformation in the history of humanity. The importance of continuous improvement within procurement and the challenges of government efficiency and spending. Let's delve into the complexities of government procurement, the need for patience in achieving savings goals, and the impact of that regulations have on spending. Alan and Tom share personal experiences and insights on how to navigate the procurement landscape effectively while revealing some of the deeper mission of the Rebuild Procurement Podcast. Let's go!

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Join Tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement as they discuss  the latest trends in procurement, touching on how procurement may have a bigger lever than sales to drive bottom line impact. What exactly is coffee roulette and how this can have a great impact on organizational culture. How deep is your organizational debt; thinking through processes and tech debt as if you were Dave Ramsey. Hang out with Tom and Alan as they tip toe around the latest election results and what that could mean for procurement and the greater economy as a whole on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement. 

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Join Tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement as they discuss  the latest trends in procurement, focusing on the integration of desktop AI and automation, while Tom Details the difficulty of enterprise wide adoption for type of deployment. The importance of supply chain resilience, and the critical role of effective delegation in management are also major topics this week. They explore how AI can enhance productivity and efficiency in procurement processes while also addressing the challenges and considerations that come with its implementation. Tom and Alan elaborate on the need for procurement professionals to adapt to changing technologies and to develop strong delegation skills to succeed in their careers.

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Join Tom today as we dive into the origins of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's meteoric and their roots at Texas Instruments. Tom discusses TSMC's impressive profit margins, its market dominance, and the geopolitical risks associated with its operations. The conversation highlights TSMC's technological advancements, particularly in AI and quantum computing, and offers insights into negotiating strategies with such a powerful supplier. Overall, this episode of Supplier Central on the Rebuild Procurement Podcast highlights the importance of partner positioning as your best bargaining chip when working with a behemoth supplier with nearly $900B in market cap like TSMC.

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