Feeling unsure how to approach financial discussions with your CFO? The latest episode of White Board Wisdom offers valuable insights! In today’s episode, host Scott Luton welcomes Bill Huber, a former CFO himself, to the show, to teach you what to do and what not to do in a conversation with your CFO. Huber shares top tips about what CFOs really want: someone who listens, gets the situation, and comes to the table with creative solutions. He even says it’s okay to take some calculated risks! But remember, honesty and respect are key throughout. By the end of the episode, you’ll be ready to confidently chat finance with your CFO. So, tune in and avoid any future money misunderstandings!

From rising diesel prices and geopolitical instability to new defense sourcing requirements and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, procurement and supply chain leaders are navigating a business environment where the traditional playbook no longer works. In this episode of The Buzz, Scott Luton and Allison Giddens welcome James Meads, founder of Entrepreneurial Procurement, for a timely discussion on the forces reshaping procurement and global supply chains. The conversation explores major investments in domestic manufacturing, the growing tension between lean inventory and supply chain resilience, and the ripple effects of diesel shortages and commodity inflation. The panel also examines new Pentagon sourcing and traceability policies, including the challenges of reducing dependence on critical materials from countries such as China and Russia. James explains why procurement teams must move beyond a process-driven, support-function mindset and begin operating more like entrepreneurial business partners. He also shares practical AI applications that can eliminate repetitive work, improve research, and help procurement professionals focus on higher-value decisions without automating broken processes or relying on poor data. Key Takeaways Why companies such as GE Aerospace and General Motors are investing heavily in domestic production, supplier resilience, and access to critical components How geopolitical instability is forcing businesses…