{"id":7158,"date":"2025-11-07T18:33:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T18:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/global\/?page_id=7158"},"modified":"2025-12-02T21:32:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T21:32:51","slug":"bradley-ashbaugh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/global\/faculty-engagement\/faculty-profiles\/bradley-ashbaugh\/","title":{"rendered":"Bradley Ashbaugh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/422\/2025\/12\/Ashbaugh-Bradley-1-6546-500x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"Teaching Professor, Department of Business Management \nFaculty Leader \u2013 Operations Management and Information Systems Management in Nagoya, Japan\nBUS 370\" class=\"wp-image-7270\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/422\/2025\/12\/Ashbaugh-Bradley-1-6546-500x500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/422\/2025\/12\/Ashbaugh-Bradley-1-6546-500x500-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/poole.ncsu.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/422\/2025\/12\/Ashbaugh-Bradley-1-6546-500x500-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Ashbaugh brings decades of supply chain expertise and a passion for immersive learning to Poole Global\u2019s Summer 1 program in Japan. With a focus on real-world application, his course blends classroom instruction with corporate visits across Asia\u2019s dynamic business landscape. In Nagoya, students will explore global operations firsthand, gaining insights into international logistics, cultural nuance, and the strategic backbone of global commerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Experiences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2026 Summer 1:<\/strong> Operations Management and Information Systems Management \u2013 Nagoya, Japan (Faculty-led)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What inspired you to lead a study abroad program?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Honestly, I was in the right place at the right time. The opportunity came up, and I said yes\u2014and I\u2019m glad I did. It opened the door to a teaching experience that\u2019s more interactive, more global, and more rewarding than I ever expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do you enjoy teaching abroad with students?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I teach the introduction course to Operations and Supply Chain Management, and Asia is the perfect setting for it. Many supply chains originate or operate in this region, so being able to visit companies and see these systems in action is a huge advantage. The smaller group size also allows for more meaningful faculty-student interaction, creating a living-learning environment that deepens the experience for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are you most excited about for the upcoming program?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m looking forward to seeing a new group of students gain confidence in international travel and business. Japan offers a rich cultural and corporate environment, and I\u2019m excited to help students explore how business is done in a different part of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What can students expect to learn from this experience?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will learn the same core material they would in a semester-long course, but in a more immersive and accelerated format. They\u2019ll also gain cultural insights\u2014how to communicate across language barriers, how to navigate unfamiliar systems, and how to approach challenges with a positive attitude. It\u2019s academic learning paired with real-world growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Any favorite local experiences or recommendations for students?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Too many to list! My advice: try the local foods, explore new places, and talk to new people. Japan has so much to offer, and the best experiences often come from stepping outside your comfort zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What advice would you give to students preparing to study abroad?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Approach it as an adventure. Things won\u2019t always go as planned, and that\u2019s okay. Some of the best memories come from the unexpected moments\u2014so stay flexible, stay curious, and enjoy the ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does international experience enhance a student\u2019s business education or career prospects?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve had recruiters specifically ask to interview students who\u2019ve traveled to Asia. Being on the ground gives you credibility\u2014if your future company needs someone to travel, troubleshoot, or build relationships abroad, they\u2019ll know you can handle it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is your course different when taught abroad?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Abroad I can be more interactive and tailor the course to what we\u2019re seeing in real time. Corporate visits and cultural immersion make the learning more permanent\u2014it\u2019s not just theory, it\u2019s lived experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Should Go!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just go. I\u2019ve never had a student regret studying abroad. It\u2019s an experience that will shape your perspective, your confidence, and your career in ways you can\u2019t imagine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Ashbaugh brings decades of supply chain expertise and a passion for immersive learning to Poole Global\u2019s Summer 1 program in Japan. 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