Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 22 – The Busy Syndrome
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
Release Date: 11/12/2024
Procurement Talk - Series 8, Episode 1 – New Year, New Mindset: The Power of Reflecting, Refocusing & Resetting
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to take stock, to reflect on what worked in the previous year, and what didn’t. So as we step into the new year, let’s carry forward three key ideas - Reflect on lessons, Refocus on priorities and Reset your goals.
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 17 – 2025 Christmas Special
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
The Christmas Edition — where we check our lists twice, decide if our suppliers are naughty or nice, wrap up another busy year in procurement. From all of us at BWD Consulting, we wish you a merry, well-compliant Christmas, and a happy, value-for-money New Year!
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 16 – The Importance of an Ethical Procurement Strategy
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
Ethical procurement is becoming increasingly important in our ever more complex, interconnected, and global economy. Implementing an ethical procurement strategy embeds values like fairness, transparency and sustainability in to the DNA of your organisations thinking regarding purchasing decision and that is a good thing.
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 15 – Audits do improve your business
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
Audits aren’t just about catching mistakes—they’re about building better systems, identifying inefficiencies, ensuring compliance, and uncovering risks. A good auditor will help you improve and grow your business so the next time an auditor comes knocking embrace the experience and improve your business.
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 14 – The Procurement Balancing Act
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
We all have heard phrases like "right size your procurement function" and a "fit for purpose procurement solution". In this episode David explains that Procurement can be a balancing act and he does this by breaking down 11 challenges whilst also providing key metrics to measure your success.
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 13 – Why Probity is so Important
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
Probity is the foundation of ethical business conduct. It means acting with integrity, transparency, maintaining confidentiality and fairness, and without bias in all decisions and that's why Probity is so important.
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 12 – ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Guidance
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
Many more companies are now focused on environmental responsibility and ethical sourcing and are integrating ISO 20400 into their procurement strategies to align with global sustainability goals. Listen in hear the benefits of this approach and how you can bring it to your organisation.
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 11 – Getting the Best from Supplier Management
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
The “Best 6 Approach” is great model to assist you in getting the best from supplier management. It covers the critical aspects you need to know to leverage the true value from effective supplier management for your organisation.
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 10 – What is a Good Supplier
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
In this episode David talks about when you find a good supplier, do not take them for granted. It is important to establish and maintain a good relationship which is beneficial to you both. The success of both businesses is reliant on each other.
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 9 – Successful Negotiations
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
In this episode David explains the process of achieving a successful negotiation. He will take you through the necessary preparation and all the important tips you need to achieve the win win outcome. Knowing that success is sometimes shaped differently from your initial thoughts.
info_outlineYou hear this a lot in the work place, I can’t see you or do what’s required because I am busy, but are your really. Are you a poor planner or like to give the impression you are busy all the time. It is important to recharge and take stock if you don’t you are going to miss out on opportunities.