The DPW Podcast
Episodes
EP35: Securing Raw Material Availability in a Volatile World
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ Raw material availability is under pressure from tariffs, geopolitical instability, and sustainability demands. As compan...
EP34: Rolls-Royce & Pactum Setting Up the New Procurement Operating Model With Agents
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ Discover how AI negotiation is reshaping procurement. This podcast dives into the journey of driving adoption, engaging s...
EP33: From Pitch to Pilot: How Enterprises Actually Onboard Startups
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ From pitch to pilot, startups face a maze of procurement hurdles when working with large enterprises. This podcast brings...
EP32: Founder Stories: Mithra AI
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ Arash shares how Mithra was built to solve real procurement data challenges and why AI must support, not replace, strateg...
EP31: Founder Stories: dSilo
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ dSilo is using AI to unlock value hidden in supplier contracts and procurement data, from its origins in professional ser...
EP30: Founder Stories: Procurement Doctors
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ Karthik, known as the Procurement Doctor, shares his journey and explains why procurement transformations often fail desp...
EP29: The Triple Opportunity: Balancing Productivity, Resilience & Sustainability
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ How can procurement create lasting value in an era of constant disruption? Klaus Staubitzer from Siemens shares their strat...
EP28: Reimagining Procurement: Unlocking Value Beyond Cost and Efficiency
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ Procurement is at a turning point. New operating models, advanced technologies, and rising stakeholder expectations are r...
EP26: The Days of Just Measuring Cost Savings Are Over
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ Today, businesses expect procurement to deliver competitiveness every day, all while balancing risk and sustainability. A...
EP26: Surviving and Thriving Challenging Bosses
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ Chief procurement leaders and longtime friends Farryn Melton and Lisa Martin share honest stories about great bosses, ter...
EP25: Talent Transformation & The Future of Work
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ Join Jeanne Meister and Bernhard Rashke as they explore how organizations are reimagining talent development and workfor...
EP24: Procurement as a Transformation Enabler
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ Join Marijose Betant in this podcast interview as she shares how Pernod Ricard is reinventing procurement to drive organi...
EP23: Negotiation 2.0: How AI is Changing the Way We Influence, Persuade, and Win Deals
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ Join Mark Raffan as he explores how AI is revolutionizing negotiation strategy. Discover real-world applications of AI in...
EP22: From Pilot to Scale: AI Adoption & Deployment in Action
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ Explore practical AI implementation journeys in procurement. Learn how organizations can develop compelling use cases, fos...
EP21: Driving Digital Strategy and Transformation in Procurement
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ Discover how procurement can transform from legacy systems to a digital powerhouse. Gain insights into core enablers of d...
EP20: The Procurement Garage Journey: Innovation From BT to Maersk
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ Join Adam Brown as he unpacks his journey from pioneering BT's innovative "Procurement Garage" concept to scaling Maersk'...
EP19: What Needs to Be Done Before AI? Getting Your Foundations Right
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ Before diving into AI transformation, successful organizations focus on getting the fundamentals right. This conversation...
EP18: Data-Driven Procurement: Unlocking AI's True Potential
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ Procurement leaders have embraced technology, yet many struggle to fully leverage AI due to fragmented data ecosystems an...
EP17: Beyond SaaS: Business in the Agentic Era
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ Join Mark Perera and Brian Solis as they explore the shift from traditional SaaS models to AI-native solutions. Discover w...
EP16: Revolutionizing Pharma Outsourcing with AI: How Procurement CoPilot™ Accelerates Research
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ Dan Kagan, President and COO of Scientist.com, and Joe Carvalho, Global Head of Procurement: BioMedical Research at Novart...
EP15: From Orchestration to Autonomy: The Agentic Implementation Roadmap
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://dpw.ai/ ORO leaders Lalitha Rajagopalan and Lance Younger will explore the journey from orchestrating procurement processes with A...
EP14: AI & Transformation in Large Enterprises
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Website: https://conference.dpw.ai/ Join Elouise Epstein and Lauren Hymen as they explore the unique challenges and opportunities of implementing AI...
EP13: Making Complex Procurement Simple with Synertrade
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Sawchuck speaks with Olivier, CEO of Synertrade, about his journey into procurement, the transformation of the company, and how Synertrade is he...
EP12: The Future of Procurement Innovation: Chris Garwood's Game Plan at bp
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host: - Herman Knevel, CEO, DPW Guest: - Chris Garwood, VP Supply Chain, bp
EP 11: Microsoft Procurement's AI Strategy Meets Pactum's Negotiations Bots
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is transforming procurement, from automating negotiations to redefining sourcing strategies. In this discussion, leaders from Microsoft and Factum ...
EP10: Scaling Procurement: 10X Growth, Technology, and the Path Forward
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Phil Ideson talks with Remko van Hoek, Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas. They explore the results of a 10x Proc...
EP9: 10X Your Career with Curiosity
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores insights from Digital Procurement World (DPW), covering the evolving role of procurement technology, conference strategies, and ...
EP8: Walmart's Procurement Secrets: AI, Automation, and Game-Changing Tech
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This video explores how AI is transforming procurement through automated negotiation, category strategies, and contract management. It covers building...
EP7: Clash of the Procurement Orchestrators: ORO and Pivot Take Center Stage
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lalitha of ORO Labs and Romain of Pivot share insights on transforming procurement through technology. They discuss the rise of intake and orchestrati...
EP6: The Power of Collaboration: Roche & Axiom's Procurement Transformation
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we reconnect with Patrick from Roche and Alistair from Axiom, revisiting their incredible journey of collaboration and innovation sin...
EP5: Beyond Carbon Reporting: Real Strategies for Cutting Supply Chain Emissions
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live at DPW Amsterdam 2024, this episode features Christian, co-founder and Managing Director of Carbmee, as he shares his journey in Procure...
EP4: Leading with the Paula's: Lessons in Women's Leadership
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring DPW podcast episode, "the two Paulas" share their remarkable journeys in procurement leadership. From their first meeting in a New J...
EP3: Make Procurement Green (Again): Corporates and Startups Unite
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This session explores the critical role of procurement in advancing sustainability goals. The discussion highlights innovative approaches to decarboni...
EP2: Extinction or Opportunity: What is Procurement's Destiny?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Ideson sits down with Sebastien Bals, Chief Procurement Officer of Merck KGAA. With over two decades of experience, Sebastien shares his journey ...
EP1: Is Procurement Undervalued? Unpacking Its True Impact
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the DPW Amsterdam 2024 podcast, host Jonathan O'Brien chats with Michelle Baker. They discuss the undervaluation of procurement, th...