Let's Talk Procurement

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Trip...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it takes to be the master of the contract universe? Buckle up, because Luke1 and Luke10 are about to take you on a wild ride through the essentials of procurement contracts, spiced up with our signature blend of humour and wisdom. From the quirky charm of intent in everyday deals to the solemn gravity of binding business agreements, we'll navigate you throu...

Send us Fan Mail The two Luke's are dropping some 5 minute pods aimed at recapping some helpful content. The first of this content covers 3 key ISOs and what they are. ISO9001 ISO14001 ISO27001 Have a quick recap before your exams or just to refresh your memory. Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop...

Send us Fan Mail Neigh body would have believed the outrageous horse meat scandal if it didn't get such huge exposure.  A lot of us think of Tesco when we think of this scandal, but join the boys as they explore the deeper supply chain troubles.  Somehow this story involves potential government involvement AND drug transporting. Find out how? Another cracking case study for us to take into th...

Send us Fan Mail 5 Wrongs of Procurement - A focused and efficient pod (as usual) starts off with an interesting question about noses. There is almost a fight after L1 disrespects L10's mum, L10 proves he can count and L1 thinks he's down with the people who like rappers. Join us as we discuss the 5 rights of Procurement, a fundamental concept that underpins our purchases. Support the sh...

Send us Fan Mail Get to know your hosts episode. The Luke's set up some quick fire questions for each other before going into what they love and loathe about Procurement. We also shout out some of our listener countries alongside introducing our Hall of Fame.  Are you in the LTP Hall of Fame? Do you have any suggestions for the Listeners or Celebrity HoF?  This one is as unhinged as we are. S...

Send us Fan Mail One of our favourite episodes to record yet! Meet Dr Wang, AI Expert and legend. The Dr has some fantastic answers to our much loved quick fire questions. Then we get to dive into AI, what it really is and whether we should be worried about our beloved supply chain jobs.   Genuinely had so many questions we could have asked & tried to cover as much as possible. If there is any...

Send us Fan Mail  She's got the Iphone Megapro 17 XL deluxe Introducing the Everyday Dave series, and episode 1 kicks us off in perfect style.  The two Luke's talk Procurement fundamentals with a guest who has minimal or zero Procurement experience. Today's guest is a bundle of joy who talks specifications and requirements with the boys.  Do you look at your wants and needs before g...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode explores the "Triple Bottom Line" concept. Can a business focus on the Planet whilst being profitable? Why is the TBL important? Join us to find out & let us know what you would do in the scenario put forward by Big John.  Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above o...

Send us Fan Mail FCK up number 2 is here.  Luke 10 brings another high profile duck up to the pod which looks at mistakes made in the rail industry. Are these mistakes due to the suppliers or the buyers? What can we do to avoid similar mistakes ourselves? Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us on email:...

Send us Fan Mail Luke10 is less than impressed with Luke 1's rubbish joke. The boys take a dive into one of the founding fathers of Lean manufacturing, Taichi Ohno. This episode is not a waste of your time.  Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us on email: 2lukes1cip@gmail.com or visit our website...

Send us Fan Mail The boys decided to scrap the intro today and dive straight into the key differences between goods and services. CIPS love this topic at all levels so come along for the ride! Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us on email: 2lukes1cip@gmail.com or visit our website www.letstalkprocurem...

Send us Fan Mail In this side mission the guys talk about high profile procurement duck ups. This episode takes a look at one of the most devastating duck ups in recent years. Perfect for complimenting your essay answers, you would be quackers to miss this one Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us on e...

Send us Fan Mail Our first dive into MCIPS and whether or not it is worth doing. The journey can be a long one but will it pay dividends? More importantly, we introduce a wonderful listener to you all.  Email: 2Lukes1CIP@gmail.com  Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us on email: 2lukes1cip@gmail.com or...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we look at some top tips for passing your CIPS exams. Warning, this may go off on a tangent. Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us on email: 2lukes1cip@gmail.com or visit our website www.letstalkprocurement.co.uk It would also mean the world if you can drop us a cheeky...

Send us Fan Mail Procurement is an unusual subject - you either know it or have never heard of it. Today we explore what Procurement actually is, what it contains and how we can explain it to those who have no idea.  Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us on email: 2lukes1cip@gmail.com or visit our webs...

Send us Fan Mail Testing a couple of locations for recording the pod results in some questionable audio quality. We would like to assure you that the first half of this recording is the worst audio you will listen to. Although your patience will be rewarded with an incredible second half. Bit of a ramble, bit of a shamble, enjoy our pilot.  Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear f...

Send us Fan Mail Let's Talk Procurement is nearly here. Come and get yourself a little teaser of what's to come.  Support the show Please get in touch as we love to hear from you listeners! You can use the "text" function above or drop us on email: 2lukes1cip@gmail.com or visit our website www.letstalkprocurement.co.uk It would also mean the world if you can drop us a cheeky 5*...