• 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.

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    38 mins
  • Tennis Racket Evolution and How They're Sourced - 4th Edition
    Jun 4 2025

    Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the fascinating evolution of tennis rackets, from humble wooden frames to high-tech composites. Discover how material science and clever sourcing have transformed the game, making rackets lighter, stronger, and more precise than ever. Learn why your tennis racket strings might have more in common with your favorite hot dog casing than you think! And if you thought tennis was just about swinging a stick, wait until you hear about the chemistry, craftsmanship, and cost behind every serve. Join us for this and much more on today's episode.

    #Sourcing, #Procurement, #Tennis #Racket, #MaterialScience, #SupplyChain, #Manufacturing, #CompositeMaterials, #SportsEquipment, #CategoryManagement, #ProductInnovation

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    37 mins
  • From Factories to Flying High; US Flag - How It's Sourced 3rd Edition
    May 28 2025

    Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the surprising story behind the American flag and how its iconic stars and stripes are sourced today. Discover why modern flags are more about polymers and plastics than old-fashioned fabric, making “Old Glory” more like “Oil Glory" with modern day materials. Learn the secrets behind the brass grommets, lifetime sewing threads, and why even flags have a supply chain worth saluting. And if you think flags are just patriotic symbols, wait until you hear about the $45 price tag and what really drives that cost—spoiler: it’s not just sewing! Join us for this and much more on today's episode.

    #Sourcing, #Procurement, #SupplyChain, #AmericanFlag, #Manufacturing, #Polymers, #Nylon, #Polyester, #FlagProduction, #MaterialCosts #MemorialDay


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    22 mins
  • Gum, From Motor Oil to Your Mouth - How It's Sourced!
    May 21 2025

    Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the surprising petrochemical origins of the gum you chew every day and how that sticky treat is sourced from global oil giants. Discover how the beloved sweet treat is sourced from oil, making you wonder if you're really chewing on a barrel of crude! Learn about the fascinating history of Wrigley and how they transformed the gum industry with innovative sourcing. And if you think gum’s just about flavor, wait until you hear about the complex supply chain behind every bubble and wrapper. Join us for this and much more on today's episode!

    #Tariffs, #Procurement, #SupplyChain, #ChewingGum, #Petrochemicals, #Wrigley, #FoodIndustry, #Sourcing, #TradeNegotiations, #ConsumerGoods

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    26 mins
  • Cybernetic Colleagues & Avocado Tariffs, 2025 is Weird E35
    May 14 2025

    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.

    #Tariffs, #Procurement, #SupplyChain, #AI, #Negotiations, #TradeWars, #Cybernetics, #CostManagement, #Logistics, #RiskManagement

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  • Holy Guacamole Those F35s Are International E34
    May 7 2025

    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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    26 mins