On Friday, April 5 students in the 2020 cohort went on a site visit to Bush Brothers & Company at their headquarters in Chestnut Hill, TN. During the visit, the cohort observed the manufacturing process that is used to help successfully make one million cans of quality beans per day. The group started at the museum and explored the exhibit. Students also watched a video that explained the history and growth of Bush Brothers and how they maintain over 80% of the market.
The second part of the visit included a facility tour. During the tour, students walked through the manufacturing plant in line with their process. The students were able to see the entire supply chain process from where beans are received from the suppliers to how finished product is stored before shipment. The site visit ended with the students stopping at the merchandise store to pick up some of their favorites!