Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at how AI is becoming the ultimate cybernetic teammate, boosting team performance and making work feel less like a grind and more like a coffee break. Discover surprising insights from a Wharton professor’s experiment showing why your next best coworker might just be a smart algorithm. Dive into the latest twists in US-China tariff negotiations, where 10% is the new 125%, and find out why you might soon have to visit the post office just to get your online shopping fix. Plus, why did the woodpecker peck a hole in Tom’s siding? Because even birds know the value of strategic sourcing! Join us for this and much more on today's episode.

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Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the surprising supply chain challenges behind your favorite creamy avocado and why Chipotle might soon be saying “86” to guacamole. Discover how geopolitics and tariffs are shaking up the global fighter jet industry and what that means for the world’s most expensive airplane parts. Learn why a $5 component can ground an $80 million F-35—and how supply chains are more international than you think. Plus, why does it take longer to grow an avocado tree than to train a venture capitalist? Join us for this and much more on today's episode.

#procurement, #tariffs #sourcing, #strategicsourcing, global #finance, #contracts management, risk management, #purchasing, #grok3 #openai #gemini #deepseek #claude #replit

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Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement, with special guest Mike Brough from Starbucks, as they take a look at the captivating journey of how your favorite cup of coffee is sourced, from farm to cup. On this very first edition of "How It's Sourced, discover the critical role of procurement in the supply chain and the unseen efforts that guarantee quality and sustainability as Mike shares fascinating insights on sourcing coffee and the innovative practices behind ethical procurement. Explore how labor costs and supplier relationships shape the final product you enjoy each day.

3 rad things you will learn on this episode:

The intricate steps involved in sourcing coffee, from farming to roasting and delivery.
How strategic procurement practices ensure quality and sustainability in the supply chain.
The impact of labor costs and technology on the final price and quality of your coffee.

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#procurement, #sourcing, #strategicsourcing, global #finance, #contracts management, risk management, #purchasing, #grok3 #openai #gemini #deepseek #claude #replit

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