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LightSource 4 Episodes Jul 1, 2026

Spencer Penn, CEO and Co-Founder of LightSource, hosts conversations with procurement and supply chain leaders, operators, and builders about the realities of direct materials sourcing. The podcast covers tradeoffs, hard-earned lessons, and the future of an increasingly complex supply chain. It is aimed at anyone involved in building, sourcing, or managing supply chains.

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Boots on the Ground: Danny Wang, former SVP at Canada Goose on Consulting, Sourcing, and Supply Chain Trust Jul 1, 2026 1905 Danny Wang shows why great procurement is not about chasing the lowest price or hiding behind process. It is about knowing what really matters, asking better questions, and making decisions that actually work in the real world.Danny has built his career across contract manufacturing, consulting, retail, apparel, and hospitality, with experience at Accenture, Walmart, Canada Goose, Aqor, and Effici

From Cost Center to Competitive Advantage: How AI Is Reshaping Procurement Leadership Jun 24, 2026 2709 Mitzi Campbell shows why procurement is no longer about process, cost savings, or sitting behind a desk. It is about relationships, judgment, and the ability to operate beyond what automation can replace.Mitzi is the Chief Procurement Officer at International Paper, with over 30 years of experience across industry and consulting. She has worked with global organizations, led transformation initiat

Will AI Replace Procurement Teams? The Future of Spend Analytics and Automation Jun 16, 2026 2709 Pierre Mitchell has spent years helping companies understand one of procurement’s biggest challenges: knowing exactly where their money is going. Even today, many teams still struggle with clear spend visibility, which makes it harder to find savings, manage risk, and make better decisions.In this episode, Pierre breaks down why spend analytics is still difficult, why AI is changing procurement, a

Why Procurement Should Be Involved From Day One of Product Development with Nico Orduz Jun 8, 2026 2254 Nico Orduz shows why strategic sourcing is not just “get it cheaper.” It is getting involved early, protecting the business, and making trade offs you can stand behind before the design locks you into the wrong costs and the wrong suppliers.Nico is the Global Director of Strategic Sourcing at Time Manufacturing. He built the function from scratch, grew a full team, and learned that the job is as m

What Sales Professionals Wish Procurement Teams Knew with Nels Hinderlie Jun 8, 2026 1882 Nels Hinderlie explains why enterprise selling is not only about moving a deal to signature. It is about working through procurement the right way, creating alignment across the people involved, and helping companies understand the real value of a solution while they weigh risk, process, and internal scrutiny.He has spent over a decade in software sales across tech and digital protection, giving h

How Great Procurement Teams Manage Risk Before Problems Happen with Kris Stasukaitis Jun 8, 2026 2873 Kris Stasukaitis shows why procurement is not just about finding a lower price. It is about protecting the business, building the right supplier base, and making smart sourcing decisions before risk, quality issues, or supply disruption turn into much bigger problems.Kris is the Associate Director of Mechanical Commodity Management at Shure. With nearly two decades at the company and years of cons

Source Code | Direct Materials. Real Talk. Jun 6, 2026 66 Source Code is where procurement and supply chain leaders get real about direct materials sourcing. Spencer Penn talks with operators and builders about the decisions that matter, the tradeoffs that sting, and where the industry is actually headed. If you're building, sourcing, or trying to make sense of a supply chain that won't stop getting more complex, this is the show. New episodes

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