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Rebuild Procurement Podcast

Tom Finn & Alan Veeck

Sick of the same old procurement blah-blah-blah? Join hosts Tom and Alan, two veterans of the procurement trenches, as they cut through the corporate jargon and get to the heart of the matter. From supply chain disruptions to procurement transformation, we"re here to challenge the status quo and rebuild procurement from the ground up. Tune in for weekly episodes filled with wide-ranging, intellectual, and honest conversations that will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about

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25:09

Big Bling, Alleged Espionage, and Pivotal Procurement...

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2025/03/19

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the thrilling world of corporate espionage in the procurement space. Discover the shocking allegations surrounding Deal and Rippling that have sent ripples through the industry. Uncover the transformative strategies that procurement teams must adopt to stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape. Explore the importance of stakeholder experience in making procurement a seamless process. Join us for this and much more on today's episo...

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17:43

Brownie Brittle Bought on Costco Credit Cards...

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2025/03/12

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the intriguing dynamics between merchandising and procurement at Costco. Discover how Costco's strategic shift from American Express to Visa reshaped their customer experience and financial model. Explore the critical role of procurement professionals in negotiating favorable terms that impact the bottom line. Learn about the unique skill sets required for merchandising versus procurement, and why both are essential for retail su...

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51:38

Tom & Alan Build a $1M AI Powered Contract Review MVP...

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2025/03/05

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they build semi-sophisticated AI powered contract review app using a stack that features Replit, Google Notebook LM, and OpenAI. Learn how even non-coders can harness AI tools to create effective applications that reduce costs while evaluating how ChatGPT, Gemini, Deepseek, Grok, Claude, and others compare. Watch a real-world procurement SaaS developed using these powerful AI models. Understand the importance of crafting effective prompts to get the...

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42:10

Gentle Bullets, Network Investments and Land Your...

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2025/02/27

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the current wave of layoffs sweeping through government and various industries. Discover the crucial role of networking while navigating career transitions during uncertain times, and how investing 10% of your week back into growing your professional network. Hear insights on crafting compelling resumes that stand out in a competitive job market. Understand the power of storytelling in interviews and how to effectively communicat...

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40:02

Idahoan Beards And Is AI Powered Vision Even Worth It?

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2025/02/19

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the latest innovations transforming the procurement landscape. After Alan show's off his new face (grown in Idaho), he discusses his firsthand experience with the groundbreaking Ray-Ban Meta AI powered glasses and their potential impact on productivity. Uncover a few secrets behind building a robust information diet that fuels professional and personal growth. Alan and Tom touch on the importance of nurturing a diverse people net...

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17:48

Sarbanes-Oxley, DOGE & Public Confidence

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2025/02/13

Join Tom, and only Tom this week on Rebuild Procurement as he takes a look at the impactful legacy of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Discover the scandals that led to its creation and why it remains relevant today. Explore how corporate governance has evolved since the early 2000s and the lessons learned from past mistakes. Delve into the role of whistleblowers in shaping corporate accountability and transparency. Uncover the complexities and costs associated with compliance for businesses of all si...

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44:01

Opium Wars, Chicken Taxes, and China Up Next

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2025/02/06

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the evolving landscape of trade wars and tariffs. Discover the historical context behind the current U.S.-China trade tensions and why they matter. Explore how previous tariff acts, like Smoot-Hawley, shaped global trade dynamics and influenced economic downturns. Learn about the intricate relationship between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico amid ongoing negotiations and trade agreements. Delve into the implications of tariffs on ev...

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37:05

DeepSeek & China's Artificial Sun E21

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2025/02/01

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the game-changing AI model DeepSeek that’s shaking up the tech world. Dive into how a Chinese quant genius is rewriting the rules of generative AI with an open-source approach. Explore the potential fallout for tech giants like Nvidia and OpenAI as competition heats up. Uncover the surprising implications of running powerful AI models on everyday devices. Hear Tom’s firsthand experience testing DeepSeek and his thoughts on its gr...

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34:00

Netflix Inflation & The Deluge of Trump Executive Orders

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2025/01/23

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the whirlwind of executive orders from President Trump and their surprising impact on trade, energy, and the federal workforce. Explore the debate around remote work mandates and how executives plan to reshape office life in 2025. Discover how Netflix’s latest price hikes could offer clues for procurement professionals navigating pricing strategies. Dive into the intriguing dynamics of elasticity, inflation, and how pricing moves...

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41:23

Insuring LA, Left Hand Lebron + Becoming David Goggins

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2025/01/16

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the insurance policy apocalypse in California and all of the variables, risk, and calculations that go into different policies for business and for personal lines from a procurement perspective. Deep wisdom from Tom's progeny on building a stronger mind and body by practicing to use both sides of the body. Different takes from Alan and Tom on how to masterplan your 2025 and break down your goals to create a system, not quite like...

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57:29

Happy Gilmore 2 & Cool Predictions for 2025

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2025/01/08

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 the...

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35:06

ZipHQ is Gahgahh, Hungry LLMs, Plus Procurement...

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2025/01/01

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 ti...

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14:15

Special Jingle For You + Turtledove Price Per Pound...

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2024/12/31

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 t...

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28:25

Procurement Puns, The Great DOD Schism, & Empty...

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2024/12/18

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 meani...

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48:46

Tom & Alan's Epic of Procurement Origins & Even....

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2024/12/11

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...

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40:45

The Tariff Sherriff, Diamond Hands & Fungible...

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2024/12/03

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 trans...

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31:20

D.O.G.E, the Largest Procurement Transformation...

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2024/11/20

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 exp...

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37:34

Elections Post Mortem & Pulling Procurement Levers E010

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2024/11/13

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 w...

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44:19

AI Powered Desktops & 3D Chess With Mr. Spock E009

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2024/11/07

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 add...

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16:35

Supplier Central: The Meteoric Rise of Taiwan...

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2024/11/01

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 Rebui...

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