Nick Saban has obviously enjoyed huge success as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide college football team.

But is there something about his approach to the game that can provide some lessons for inventory planners as well?

Yes indeed says Dr. Michael Watson of Northwestern University and OpEx analytics, and co-author of the recent books Supply Chain Network Design and Managerial Analytics.

Just how will probably surprise you.

Watch Watson and SCDigest editor Dan Gilmore discuss all this and more in this very interesting and fast-paced video.