More Than a Game: How Football Mirrors Supply Chain Strategy
The Core Idea A football team is a moving supply chain.The ball = the productPlayers = nodes in the networkCoach = supply chain managerGame phases = operational flows 1. Flow of the Game = Flow of Goods In supply chain, the goal is simple: Move the right product, at the right time, to the right place. In coaching, it’s identical: Move the ball, at the right time, to the right player, in the right space. Slow circulation = delayed deliveries Poor positioning = bad warehouse placement Losing possession = stock...