Rebuild Procurement Podcast

Chicken Robots & History Lessons in Management Consulting E007

Tom Finn & Alan Veeck Season 1 Episode 7

Join Tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement as they discuss the evolving landscape of robotics and AI, exploring their applications in various industries, including agriculture and logistics. They highlight the importance of understanding the suitability of tasks for robots versus humans, the economic implications of robotics, and the impact of AI on procurement and interest rates. The discussion also touches on the challenges of measuring inflation and the need for clarity in economic data. Alan and Tom explore various themes surrounding economic predictions, transparency in data, the history of management consulting, and the evolution of procurement practices. They discuss the implications of a potential economic soft landing, the transparency of data in the U.S. compared to other countries, and the historical context of major consulting firms like McKinsey and Kearney. Learn how the 2x2 Kraljic Matrix delivers accurate supplier segmentation and helps procurement teams develop differentiated purchasing strategies. 

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