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Rebuild Procurement Podcast

Rebuild Procurement Podcast

By: Tom Finn & Alan Veeck
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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 procurement.

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Episodes
  • Orange Box is the New Black! Cockpit Recorders, How It's Sourced
    Jun 25 2025

    Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the mysterious world of the airplane black box — spoiler alert: it’s neither black nor a box! Discover the incredible materials and high-tech engineering that make these orange survival champions tough enough to withstand fiery crashes and ocean depths. Learn how a combination of titanium, thermal blankets, and advanced memory chips come together to tell the story when everything else goes silent. And if you think your hard drive is rugged, wait until you hear about the black box’s ability to survive a crash — it’s basically the superhero of data storage! Join us for this and much more on today's episode.

    #Sourcing #Procurement #BlackBox #AviationSafety #FlightDataRecorder #CockpitVoiceRecorder #TitaniumAlloy #SupplyChain #AerospaceManufacturing #CategoryManagement

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    33 mins
  • Bangers! Soccer Ball Science and How It's Sourced
    Jun 18 2025

    Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the fascinating journey of the soccer ball, from pig bladders to high-tech, sensor-embedded precision spheres. Discover how material science and global sourcing shape every kick on the field—because even soccer balls have a supply chain that’s a real goal! Learn why Pakistan stitches over 70% of the world’s premium balls by hand and how innovation is kicking in with connected smart balls. If you think the hardest kick is just on the field, wait until you hear about the battle to control costs and risks behind the scenes. Join us for this and much more on today's episode.

    #Sourcing #Procurement #SoccerBall #SupplyChain #Manufacturing #MaterialScience #SportsEquipment #CategoryManagement #GlobalTrade #Innovation

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    36 mins
  • That'll Play; Golf Ball Science and How It's Sourced
    Jun 11 2025

    Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the fascinating evolution and complex sourcing behind the humble golf ball. Discover how a small ball made from layers of oil-based materials can make or break your drive—and your wallet! Learn why marketing and endorsements might cost more than the raw materials, and how Massachusetts became the unexpected hub for golf ball manufacturing. Ever wonder what’s inside that dimpled sphere flying down the fairway? Join us for this and much more on today's episode.

    Keyword Cloud:
    #Sourcing, #Procurement, #GolfBalls, #SupplyChain, #RawMaterials, #Manufacturing, #CategoryManagement, #SportsEquipment, #MaterialScience, #CostManagement

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    38 mins
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