Send us a text A chance encounter at a wedding with a sportswear buyer kicks off a fast, funny, and deeply practical tour of the football kit business. We break down the hidden economics behind those £70 shirts using Porter’s Five Forces, showing where brand power wins, where it leaks, and how clubs and manufacturers really negotiate. We start with the state of play: intense rivalry among Adidas, Nike, and Puma; contracts that churn every few years to refresh revenue; and why fans pay premiu...
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Send us a text A chance encounter at a wedding with a sportswear buyer kicks off a fast, funny, and deeply practical tour of the football kit business. We break down the hidden economics behind those £70 shirts using Porter’s Five Forces, showing where brand power wins, where it leaks, and how clubs and manufacturers really negotiate. We start with the state of play: intense rivalry among Adidas, Nike, and Puma; contracts that churn every few years to refresh revenue; and why fans pay premiu...
S2. E15. Procurement Insights on CIPS exam route and more featuring Abdul
Let's Talk Procurement
34 minutes
9 months ago
S2. E15. Procurement Insights on CIPS exam route and more featuring Abdul
Send us a text Today the two Luke's meet Abdul, who has completed his level 4 CIPS and been in the industry for a number of years. We discuss the value of CIPS, why Abdul hasn't started level 5 and what Procurement skills can be used to make everyday life that bit easier. This is Abdul's first time on a podcast and with a bright future ahead of him, we know this wont be the last. Please drop some love and appreciation in the comments for todays guest. P.S. did anyone clock Luke 1 sayi...
Let's Talk Procurement
Send us a text A chance encounter at a wedding with a sportswear buyer kicks off a fast, funny, and deeply practical tour of the football kit business. We break down the hidden economics behind those £70 shirts using Porter’s Five Forces, showing where brand power wins, where it leaks, and how clubs and manufacturers really negotiate. We start with the state of play: intense rivalry among Adidas, Nike, and Puma; contracts that churn every few years to refresh revenue; and why fans pay premiu...