Well my trip is now at an end I’m sitting on the upper deck of the 767 that will take me home. My trip was incredibly productive as I learned more about how products move from raw material to finished goods for sale and everything in between. The systems that support this flow are facinatingly complex. The map virtually every physical movement and financial transaction. The amount of data collected is enormous, allowing visibility into huge supply chains that would normally require a real life visit and tour of the chain. The whole thing is so complex because each business can do the same thing in a slightly different way; that’s what makes designing the systems so interesting.
What I learned is that I like working with these systems that map physical and financial processes. It’s a skill that lends itself well to acquisitions and divestitures work, so I think I’m going to inquire into that area next. Talk about an ever-changing job, working with new businesses all they time and learning the ins and outs.
Sydney was not too bad in the winter. On the coldest day of my trip a medium weight jacket was enough to stay warm. And the beer is great; 5.5% alcohol and quite tasty.
Time to go we’re pulling away from the gate. Next post will be in the US.
Jack McCoy is in my opinion one of the best characters on television. I’m so glad to see that in real life, 
