Best Alan Veeck Podcasts (2025)

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Holy Guacamole Those F35s Are International E34 25:54

2d ago25:54

25:54

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. Lea…

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Starbucks Coffee - How It's Sourced 1st Edition 41:20

8d ago41:20

41:20

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 …

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Big Trouble in Big China & the Art of Driving Procurement Results Explained 27:30

16d ago27:30

27:30

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at Chinese tariff impacts on the procurement landscape. What is the essential art of driving procurement results beyond mere savings? Discover why aligning stakeholder expectations and communicating impact is the secret to procurement success. Explore the power of strategic category manag…

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Knowest Thou Stakeholders & Kraljic Matrix Explained 36:37

23d ago36:37

36:37

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the critical role of category management in driving procurement success. Discover how understanding stakeholder dynamics can elevate your procurement strategies and enhance organizational alignment. Explore the powerful Kraljic Matrix framework and its implications for effective spend …

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Supply Chain Shenanigans: The Great Wall of Tariffs 44:12

30d ago44:12

44:12

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they discuss the recent tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, exploring their implications for procurement teams within various sectors of the economy, particularly manufacturing and professional services. They delve into the concept of anchoring in negotiations, the need for reshoring manufacturing bac…

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The Tale of 2 Orgs & Hitting 100% Spend Under Management 45:17

1M ago45:17

45:17

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at stakeholder experience, now considered the number one most important thing to focus on in procurement. They’ll dive into the importance of intake, implementation, and service levels, including real-world examples of procurement organizations. Discover how procurement can build strong r…

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Big Bling, Alleged Espionage, and Pivotal Procurement Plans 25:09

2M ago25:09

25:09

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the thrilling world of corporate espionage in the procurement space. Discover the shocking allegations surrounding Deal and Rippling that have sent ripples through the industry. Uncover the transformative strategies that procurement teams must adopt to stay ahead in an ever-evolving la…

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Brownie Brittle Bought on Costco Credit Cards (Merchandising VS Procurement) 17:43

2M ago17:43

17:43

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the intriguing dynamics between merchandising and procurement at Costco. Discover how Costco's strategic shift from American Express to Visa reshaped their customer experience and financial model. Explore the critical role of procurement professionals in negotiating favorable terms tha…

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Tom & Alan Build a $1M AI Powered Contract Review MVP (Live On-Air) 51:38

2M ago51:38

51:38

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they build semi-sophisticated AI powered contract review app using a stack that features Replit, Google Notebook LM, and OpenAI. Learn how even non-coders can harness AI tools to create effective applications that reduce costs while evaluating how ChatGPT, Gemini, Deepseek, Grok, Claude, and others compar…

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Gentle Bullets, Network Investments and Land Your Next Gig 42:10

2M ago42:10

42:10

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the current wave of layoffs sweeping through government and various industries. Discover the crucial role of networking while navigating career transitions during uncertain times, and how investing 10% of your week back into growing your professional network. Hear insights on crafting …

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Idahoan Beards And Is AI Powered Vision Even Worth It? 40:02

3M ago40:02

40:02

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the latest innovations transforming the procurement landscape. After Alan show's off his new face (grown in Idaho), he discusses his firsthand experience with the groundbreaking Ray-Ban Meta AI powered glasses and their potential impact on productivity. Uncover a few secrets behind bui…

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Sarbanes-Oxley, DOGE & Public Confidence 17:48

3M ago17:48

17:48

Join Tom, and only Tom this week on Rebuild Procurement as he takes a look at the impactful legacy of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Discover the scandals that led to its creation and why it remains relevant today. Explore how corporate governance has evolved since the early 2000s and the lessons learned from past mistakes. Delve into the role of whistleb…

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Opium Wars, Chicken Taxes, and China Up Next 44:01

3M ago44:01

44:01

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the evolving landscape of trade wars and tariffs. Discover the historical context behind the current U.S.-China trade tensions and why they matter. Explore how previous tariff acts, like Smoot-Hawley, shaped global trade dynamics and influenced economic downturns. Learn about the intri…

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DeepSeek & China's Artificial Sun E21 37:05

3M ago37:05

37:05

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the game-changing AI model DeepSeek that’s shaking up the tech world. Dive into how a Chinese quant genius is rewriting the rules of generative AI with an open-source approach. Explore the potential fallout for tech giants like Nvidia and OpenAI as competition heats up. Uncover the sur…

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Netflix Inflation & The Deluge of Trump Executive Orders 34:00

4M ago34:00

34:00

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the whirlwind of executive orders from President Trump and their surprising impact on trade, energy, and the federal workforce. Explore the debate around remote work mandates and how executives plan to reshape office life in 2025. Discover how Netflix’s latest price hikes could offer c…

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Insuring LA, Left Hand Lebron + Becoming David Goggins 41:23

4M ago41:23

41:23

Join Tom and Alan on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at the insurance policy apocalypse in California and all of the variables, risk, and calculations that go into different policies for business and for personal lines from a procurement perspective. Deep wisdom from Tom's progeny on building a stronger mind and body by practicing to use bo…

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Happy Gilmore 2 & Cool Predictions for 2025 57:29

4M ago57:29

57:29

Join Tom and Alan with special guest Paul Odell-Scott on Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at some intriguing predictions for 2025, and we gear up for a new year that promises to be more than rememberable. With many countries trending toward nationalism, will globalism continue to take hold? There are some big time beneficiaries of the rise i…

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ZipHQ is Gahgahh, Hungry LLMs, Plus Procurement Winners in 2024 35:06

4M ago35:06

35:06

Join Tom and Alan on a special episode of Rebuild Procurement as they take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers in 2024 both in business and in procurement. Find out what procurement insiders think and are really saying about ZipHQ.com after seeing it operate first hand in a world class procurement org. $600M worth of pain for McKinsey,…

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Special Jingle For You + Turtledove Price Per Pound in 2024 14:15

4M ago14:15

14:15

Join Tom and Alan on a special episode of Rebuild Procurement just in time for Christmas. On this latest show Tom gets festive, and Alan brings the Christmas gnome to your home. They discuss the 2024 PNC Christmas Price Index (CPI) and highlight categories that have experienced more significant inflation for an average of 5.4% in 2024. On behalf of…

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Procurement Puns, The Great DOD Schism, & Empty Nesting E015 28:25

5M ago28:25

28:25

Join Tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement as they discuss opportunity that exists in consolidated markets for innovation in defense and in banking. Have the 5 main suppliers in the DOD's supply base led to massive stagnation? Tom takes on a trip down memory lane in the financial sector. Who remembers Wachovia? This year instead…

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Tom & Alan's Epic of Procurement Origins & Even. More. D.O.G.E. 48:46

5M ago48:46

48:46

Join Tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement as they discuss Broadcom's recent price hikes on VMware and the implications for procurement professionals. They explore the challenges of switching suppliers, the importance of long-term contracts, and the shifting margins between software companies and industries like financial servic…

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The Tariff Sherriff, Diamond Hands & Fungible Corporate Treasuries E012 40:45

5M ago40:45

40:45

Join Tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement as they explore the new Tariff Sherriff coming to town and the impact to our North American neighbors, but also how leverage might allow larger economic competitors skate by with lower tariffs. What are the implications of BTC's growth as more corporate treasuries move toward fungible a…

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D.O.G.E, the Largest Procurement Transformation Project in Human History? E011 31:20

6M ago31:20

31:20

Join Tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement as they explore DOGE, and think through what might be the largest procurement transformation in the history of humanity. The importance of continuous improvement within procurement and the challenges of government efficiency and spending. Let's delve into the complexities of government …

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Elections Post Mortem & Pulling Procurement Levers E010 37:34

6M ago37:34

37:34

Join Tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement as they discuss the latest trends in procurement, touching on how procurement may have a bigger lever than sales to drive bottom line impact. What exactly is coffee roulette and how this can have a great impact on organizational culture. How deep is your organizational debt; thinking th…

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AI Powered Desktops & 3D Chess With Mr. Spock E009 44:19

6M ago44:19

44:19

Join Tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement as they discuss the latest trends in procurement, focusing on the integration of desktop AI and automation, while Tom Details the difficulty of enterprise wide adoption for type of deployment. The importance of supply chain resilience, and the critical role of effective delegation in ma…

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Supplier Central: The Meteoric Rise of Taiwan Semiconductor E008 16:35

6M ago16:35

16:35

Join Tom today as we dive into the origins of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's meteoric and their roots at Texas Instruments. Tom discusses TSMC's impressive profit margins, its market dominance, and the geopolitical risks associated with its operations. The conversation highlights TSMC's technological advancements, particularly in AI and quant…

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Chicken Robots & History Lessons in Management Consulting E007 47:09

7M ago47:09

47:09

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, an…

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Mission Europa & Further Explorations into Procurement Cycles E006 39:38

7M ago39:38

39:38

Join Tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement as they discuss space exploration and the latest advancements in technology; Insights and Alan's favorite highlights from the SIG conference; the recent launch of SpaceX's Starship, the future of space travel, and Elon Musk's innovations in robotics and AI. The conversation also highlig…

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Rousing Procurement Policy & Extremophiles E005 31:57

7M ago31:57

31:57

Join Tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement as they discuss the importance of procurement policies and the dangers of overzealous regulation. Great news as the ILA dock worker strike was resolved without any major impact to supply chain. FEMA struggles to provide the necessary aid to disaster zones with new storms on the way. Are…

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Procurement Intake & Funny French Words E004 42:33

7M ago42:33

42:33

Join Tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement as they discuss discuss various aspects of procurement intake and tech leaders in the procurement orchestration space to expand greater visibility in the procurement process. The potential impact of the ILA port strike on supply chains could have been catastrophic for certain export mar…

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Nobody Driving This Thing & Everything is a System E003 33:13

8M ago33:13

33:13

Join Tom and Alan on the latest episode of Rebuild Procurement as they discuss the most recent advancements of OpenAI’s newest model and how it can be used for work, which is considered on par with PhD level intelligence. What is your time allocation for building systems versus normal day to day work? Alan provides some insight into his system vers…

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Golden Handcuffs & the Value of 30/60/90 Day Plans E002 40:52

8M ago40:52

40:52

Join Tom and Alan as they discuss the dynamics of golden handcuffs and some interesting metrics on how much you should have saved to prepare for a potential stint on the job market. The impact of globalization on job security, and the importance of saving for the future. Interesting tidbits on the release of new Apple and Google phones; Interesting…

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Alan Veeck Podcasts

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Rebuild Procurement Podcast

Tom Finn & Alan Veeck

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Holy Guacamole Those F35s Are International E34 25:54

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Starbucks Coffee - How It's Sourced 1st Edition 41:20

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Big Trouble in Big China & the Art of Driving Procurement Results Explained 27:30

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Knowest Thou Stakeholders & Kraljic Matrix Explained 36:37

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Supply Chain Shenanigans: The Great Wall of Tariffs 44:12

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The Tale of 2 Orgs & Hitting 100% Spend Under Management 45:17

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Big Bling, Alleged Espionage, and Pivotal Procurement Plans 25:09

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Brownie Brittle Bought on Costco Credit Cards (Merchandising VS Procurement) 17:43

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Tom & Alan Build a $1M AI Powered Contract Review MVP (Live On-Air) 51:38

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Gentle Bullets, Network Investments and Land Your Next Gig 42:10

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Idahoan Beards And Is AI Powered Vision Even Worth It? 40:02

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Sarbanes-Oxley, DOGE & Public Confidence 17:48

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Opium Wars, Chicken Taxes, and China Up Next 44:01

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DeepSeek & China's Artificial Sun E21 37:05

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Netflix Inflation & The Deluge of Trump Executive Orders 34:00

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Insuring LA, Left Hand Lebron + Becoming David Goggins 41:23

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Happy Gilmore 2 & Cool Predictions for 2025 57:29

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ZipHQ is Gahgahh, Hungry LLMs, Plus Procurement Winners in 2024 35:06

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Special Jingle For You + Turtledove Price Per Pound in 2024 14:15

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Procurement Puns, The Great DOD Schism, & Empty Nesting E015 28:25

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Tom & Alan's Epic of Procurement Origins & Even. More. D.O.G.E. 48:46

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The Tariff Sherriff, Diamond Hands & Fungible Corporate Treasuries E012 40:45

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D.O.G.E, the Largest Procurement Transformation Project in Human History? E011 31:20

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Elections Post Mortem & Pulling Procurement Levers E010 37:34

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AI Powered Desktops & 3D Chess With Mr. Spock E009 44:19

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Supplier Central: The Meteoric Rise of Taiwan Semiconductor E008 16:35

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Chicken Robots & History Lessons in Management Consulting E007 47:09

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Mission Europa & Further Explorations into Procurement Cycles E006 39:38

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Rousing Procurement Policy & Extremophiles E005 31:57

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Procurement Intake & Funny French Words E004 42:33

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Nobody Driving This Thing & Everything is a System E003 33:13

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Golden Handcuffs & the Value of 30/60/90 Day Plans E002 40:52