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In this insightful episode of Let's Talk Procurement, hosts Luke 1 and Luke 10 dive deep into the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Assignment Route.
Join them as they explore the ins and outs of this alternative pathway to achieving CIPS qualifications.Luke 1 and Luke 10 share their expert insights on the benefits and challenges of the assignment route, offering practical tips for success.
They discuss the key differences between the assignment route and traditional exam-based pathways, and provide valuable advice on how to effectively manage time and resources while working on assignments.Whether you're considering the CIPS Assignment Route or are already on your journey, this episode is packed with useful information and real-world examples to help you navigate your way to procurement excellence.
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Shall we make Luke10's submission public? Who wants to roast his essay? The boys spend this episide talking about things that frustrate them as Procurement professionals. Have they missed anything out? Share your frustrations with the team and we can give some Supplychain Sally guidance on them in future episodes.
"Man i feel like a Shrimp - Shrimpnia Twain" Luke 10, S2 E9.
Link to the Project Manager Roasting episode:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GIciJLy8GCERqtIMSwqjL?si=yadtfWwqS4CabSp0Qg8eoA
Link to Supplier Relationship Management episode:
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It is Halloween week, so what better way to celebrate than with a spooktacular episode!
Luke 10 has some terrifying horror stories from the world of Procurement and hopes to really give you the creeps. IF you are sick and tired of skimpy bunnies and vampires then give this episode a listen for a real terror. Let us know if you agree with Luke 1's horror ratings...
Super important market research poll can be found on this episode:
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Ever wondered how your suppliers see you? Are you their Beyoncé or just another face in the crowd?
In this lively episode, our hosts break down the Supplier Preferencing Model—a game-changing framework that'll help you decode your supplier’s mindset.Join us as we dive into the four sections suppliers use to rank their clients: Core, Develop, Nuisance, and Exploit. We'll spill the tea on what makes you the star performer versus the backstage crasher. Think of it as a cheeky masterclass in supplier psychology!
Expect the occasional laugh, quirky analogy, and real-world tale as we unpack strategies to upgrade your status with your suppliers. Whether you're a procurement pro, a business boss, or just someone looking to understand the drama behind supply chain dynamics, this episode is your backstage pass.
Tune in, level up your supplier game, and learn how to be the Beyoncé of your supply chain!
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The procurement gods series is back and my word is this a good one for you lovely listeners.
Today we give you an insight to the public sector as we hear from someone who is at the peak of Procurement.
Caitlin is a wonderful guest and opens up on all things public sector - including the frustrations and joys.
Luke 1 instantly clicks with Caitlin as they team up to roast Luke 10.
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In this riveting episode, hosts Luke 1 and Luke 10 dive deep into the tumultuous journey of the UK Ministry of Defence's Ajax Armoured vehicle programme.
What was meant to be a groundbreaking advancement in military technology turned into a cautionary tale of systemic failures and supply chain blunders.
Join the Lukes as they unravel the layers of this £5.5 billion project plagued by issues.
With their signature blend of wit and insight, Luke 1 and 10 share their thoughts on the number of missed opportunities.
Tune in for an episode filled with expert analysis, candid discussions and a few laughs along the way as the Lukes dissect one of the most significant supply chain duck ups in recent history.Support the show
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The 2 Lukes meet Jonti, a behavioural psychologist with lots of great knowledge.
In this episode we delve into the fascinating intersection between behavioural science, psychology and procurement.
Join us as we explore how human behaviour has an impact in procurement such as bias in decision making, actions in processes, influencing stakeholders and more.
Want to revolutionise the way you procure? Consider the human angle and get great insights into part of the possibilities psychology could point out in procurement processes!
Does he really like Luke 10's jokes or secretly analysing him to see what goes on in that magnificent brain? Find out by listening here.Support the show
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Today's guest Lee Royal, is a Procurement Director with over 25 years of Procurement experience and insights. Lee offered us some time to ask questions which we grabbed with both hands & have turned into the first episode of our "Procurement Gods" series. The series will see the two Luke's asking Procurement veterans, from a variety of industries, a series of questions that will provide thought provoking responses & help us on our way to being true procurement legends.
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Have you ever really wondered what your Stakeholders truly think? Today's episode we asked Project Managers what they think about Procurement & working with us. Believe us, they did not hold back! The PM's roast us and we give their roasts a rating based on how valid we think they are.
Project Managers are known for needing things done ASAP and doing whatever it takes to get the project over the line. This doesn't always line up nicely with due-diligence and research.Support the show
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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
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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 really enjoyed the recording & hope you listeners do too.
Any guesses as to who turned up late and hungover?
Link to AI and Procurement episode:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CU9JibSdlxNq4liS5jNkT?si=a5f44061df98453c
Link to Procurement Says No:
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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 be featured in the new season.
See you soon listeners..
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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 Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2268417/14334612
Get to Know us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2268417/14579151
5 Wrongs: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2268417/14696006
Supplier Relationship Mgmt: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2268417/15264944
Duck Ups
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2268417/14835413
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2268417/14303125
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2268417/14013308Support the show
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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? [email protected]
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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 relationship manager for a sizeable organisation. If you have any questions for Nigel then please get in touch with us: [email protected]. A massive thank you to Nigel for donating some of his time to help us get a little bit more clued up on SRM.
Enjoy episode 21!
Here is a link to the Stakeholder Management part 1 in case you missed it:
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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 boys mention the Is MCIPS worth it episode so here is a link in case you missed it or would like to revisit:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2268417/14063291
Thank you as always for your support & don't forget to drop us an email ([email protected]) or a text message using the built in button on the episode player. Throw us some FAQs and we might cover them in the next edition of Procurement FAQs.Support the show
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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 episodes..
Thank you as always for your support
Link to Stakeholder Management part 1 if you missed it:
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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 look at the main man Menny.
Here is a link to the Triple Bottom Line episode referenced in this one:
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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
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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 whilst Luke10 was discovering Mauritius.Support the show
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