The Procurement Software Podcast
S3 Ep 15: Talent, Skills and Tech in Emerging Markets – Nolan Menachemson from Nolan School
Tech challenges in developing countries can be as simple as stable wifi and learning from a smartphone, not a PC. We explore procurement training in MEA.
S3 Ep 14: Risk Management, Tech and Resilience – David Loseby from Leeds Uni Business School
How do you get to grips with managing risk and increasing compliance requirements? If data is poor, then how to focus on the highest priorities?
S3 Ep 13: Procuretech Driving Procurement Excellence – Graham Crawshaw from CASME
Graham meets lots of procurement pros. Organisation maturity and industry sectors may differ, but what's changing in the digital space across the board?
S3 Ep 12: Evolution from All-In-One Suites to Hybrid – Melissa Drew from IBM
A few years ago, digital transformation meant implementing an all-in-one suite. Business necessities now drive a more agile approach to procuretech.
S3 Ep 11: Will Negotiation Bots Replace Humans? – Mark Raffan from Negotiations Ninja
Negotiations rely on soft skills, so to what extent will buyer and supplier negotiations be automated? Where are we now, and how far could we go?
S3 Ep 10: The View on Tech from Both Sides – Kelly Barner from Buyers Meeting Point
Having the fortune to work in both buy-side roles, consultancy and content creation gives you a unique view of the digital procurement ecosystem
S3 Ep 9: From CPO to Advising Startups – Joanna Martinez from Supply Chain Advisors
We look at how a mindset for continuous growth and learning is key to staying bang up-to-date with the latest procurement technology and trends
S3 Ep 8: Agile Procurement: Fantasy or Attainable? – Mirko Kleiner from LAP Alliance
Can agile principles be compatible with legacy procurement processes in a conservative function? If so, when can it be applied vs. a traditional RFP?
S3 Ep 7: Success with E-Auctions – Jacob Gorm Larsen from Moneyball CPH
E-actions DO work, but it's so much more than just running an online event. It's the end-to-end setup and the way suppliers and stakeholders are managed.
S3 Ep 6: Democratising Supply Chain Training – Dr. Muddassir Ahmed from SCMDOJO
Procurement and Supply Chain are coming much closer. Technology and affordable online learning are making both professions much more accessible.
S3 Ep 5: Content and Community for Procurement – Daniel Barnes from Gatekeeper
Creating content and growing a community in procurement can bring transferable skills for being a solid communicator in a corporate procurement role.
S3 Ep 4: Tech and Remote Workforce Management – Lilia Stoyanov from Transformify
There is no talent shortage. There is plenty of procurement talent. It just probably isn't located on your doorstep, or looking for permanent employment.
S3 Ep 3: Procurement Media through the Years – Jon Hansen from Procurement Insights
Poor systems and clunky technology have long been a cause of inefficiency in procurement. How can the modern tech stack drag us out of the past?
S3 Ep 2: Why Data is the Bedrock of Digital – Susan Walsh is The Classification Guru
Tackling dirty data is key to digital transformation success. How much human involvement is necessary? And how useful really are spend analytics tools?
S3 Ep 1: Procurement and Finance: Natural Allies? – Chris Argent from GenerationCFO
Procurement and finance: In reality, we're allies. Company financial performance can be improved with a collaborative working relationship.