Professor Judd is an adjunct professor at Thomas More University and has taught since January 2013. He was born and raised in Northern Kentucky and currently lives in the river city of Dayton, KY. He has almost 14 years of experience in the financial and retail sales industries and is the Senior Internal Auditor at GE Aerospace.
Course:
From Grain to Glass: Exploring Adult Beverage Industries
Program Dates:
June 23, 2024 - July 8, 2024
Honors Credit:
None
WKU Course:
BA 220
Discipline(s):
Business , Operations and Supply Chain Management , International Business
Course Description:
This course explores all business aspects of the brewing, distilling, and wine-making markets in the United Kingdom. London is home to English Dry Gin, unique beer styles, many distributors (and other supply chain partners). This class examines the many factors that affect the supply chain and business decision-making in the alcoholic beverage industry, including the environmental, political, regulatory, and economic aspects impacting this industry now. Visits are planned to distilleries and breweries, as well as suppliers and distributors, from which students will gain a comparative perspective on how the American and British adult beverage industries manage similar issues and challenges.
Prerequisites:
None
Physical Activity Requirements:
Contact Faculty
Course Highlights:
“The focus of this class is to take a deep dive into the local and international businesses that make-up the supply chain of the various segments of the alcohol industry by going on-site to visit suppliers and manufacturers in-person, as opposed to a textbook or in the classroom.” - Aaron Judd