Pondering Procurement
Insights and conversation about the latest issues in indirect procurement, bought to you by CASME, the global membership community for procurement professionals.
Podcasting since 2021 • 34 episodes
Pondering Procurement
Latest Episodes
AI & the Human Touch in Procurement
Alessandro Comerci reflects on his 25-year procurement journey, sharing how human leadership and relationships shaped his growth. He explores the practical use of AI in procurement, reminding us that technology is an enabler not a replacement, ...
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Why Procurement Needs to Keep Quiet
Procurement doesn’t build credibility by explaining more, it builds it by solving more. Richard Beaumont and Graham Crawshaw discuss why Procurement can sometimes over-communicate to prove its value, and how that can unintentionally weaken its ...
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Bias, Behaviour & Buying Decisions
From human instincts to AI algorithms, bias is everywhere in procurement; often leading to unobjective and unhelpful outcomes. Irma Kopaliani and Luana Pagano, ambassadors for Women in Procurement, share compelling real-world stories and practi...
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The Art of Negotiation with Giuseppe Conti
Discover the powerful art of negotiation with Graham Crawshaw and the #1 Global Negotiation Guru, Giuseppe Conti. From knowing when to make the first move, to mastering tender strategies and active listening, gain practical insights to elevate ...
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Behind the Deal: Procurement’s Role in Mergers & Divestitures
Join Ellen Lavender (MCIPS), Director, Global Commodities at GE Healthcare, as she shares how Procurement can play a pivotal role during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. From contract remediation to stakeholder alignment, Ellen offers p...
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