The article discusses parallels between supply chain management principles and the business operations of football clubs, particularly the transfer market. Peter Kraljic’s 1983 work on supply management is presented as a guiding framework. Current football operations can be classified into four stages with varying complexities and importance of transfers. Clubs should employ strategies congruent with their identified stage and should consider integrating data analysis, global scouting, and cross-department communication to optimize their positioning.
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