Supply Chain Central

In the 4th exciting episode of the Supply Chain Central podcast, Host Anthony Partazana welcomes back Freshman Nate Perez to talk about his experiences as a blog writer so far, and what goes into writing a blog! This episode covers many aspects beyond just the brainstorming, writing, and publishing of the blogs so be sure to give it a listen!

Also, you can read Nate's blog, as well as the rest of the content developments team's work at http://rutgersrusca.weebly.com/blog

We kick off the spring 2024 semester with Host Anthony Partazana diving into the world of project management with guest Michael Wohlfahrt, a supply chain management professor at Rutgers Business School. Their conversation includes many topics including sustainability in supply chains, advancements in project management, as well as some professional certifications for college students. Be sure to stick around until the end of this great episode!

Looking to stay up to date on supply chain news on your ride to school or work? In this episode, Anthony Partazana and Asadullah Mohammed summarize and discuss the first four RUSCA blog posts of the semester, and bring their own insights!

• Introduction (00:16)

• THE FUTURE IMPACT OF THE U.A.W. STRIKE - Vaishnavi Konda (5:14)
• ⁠EFFECTS OF REDUCED CONSUMER SPENDING ON SUPPLY CHAIN - Shane-Anson Bootsma (9:30)
• THE EFFECTS OF THE SOUTHERN BORDER'S MIGRANT PROBLEM ON SUPPLY CHAINS - Cary Wong (11:45)
• AI ASSISTING SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING - Nathaniel Perez (15:25)
• Biden's investment in supply chain resilience, conclusion (19:30)

Welcome to Season 6 of the Supply Chain Central Podcast, presented by RUSCA! The first episode of Season 6 is hosted by Anthony Partazana and Nathaniel Perez, where they welcome their guest and seasoned logistics professional, Mike Krohn, to give insights into the logistics field and help guide supply chain students on how to succeed! Even for those not particularly interested in logistics, this episode covers many interesting supply chain topics, including automation, BAIT, and professional soft skills!

Welcome to the first Supply Chain Central episode of the new year! Join podcast host James as he takes a look back at the biggest developments of 2022, our nation's economic health, and the most recent international events that are sure to make an impact on the global supply chain.

The third episode of this season features an interview with Susan Panacek, the Director of Strategic Sourcing for Rutgers University. She is responsible for managing the procurement of supplies and services for all three campuses in New Jersey, accounting for an annual expenditure of $879 million! Interested in learning about what it takes to be successful in this role, or how such a large public educational institution manages their spending? You won't want to miss this episode!

• Introduction & Career Progression (00:16)
• Procurement at Rutgers (14:04) - jump to 31:19 to hear about the bus system!
• Career Advice & the Future of Sourcing (34:12)

The second episode of of this season's Supply Chain Central is here! In this episode, our co-host, Brian Gallic, talks career development with Ruben Dario Taborda, the current CEO of Automation & Validation Solutions (AVS), who also has over 20 years of experience in supply chain at J&J. Be sure to listen to his insights on career progression, avoiding professional stagnation, putting feedback into action, and more!

• Introduction (00:16)
• Career Progression (01:18)
• Avoiding Stagnation (28:40)
• Adaptability and Accountability (35:07)
• Continuous Improvement through Feedback (46:18)
• Impacting Others (52:45)

Welcome to a new semester and a new season of Supply Chain Central! To kick off Season 4, one of this year's hosts, James Nichnadowicz, delves into the world of operations management with Jason Litman, currently a Director of Operations for Williams-Sonoma with years of experience in the industry. Tune in to listen to them discuss his professional background, day-to-day work, and advice on how to find the best job for you!

• Introduction & Background (00:16)
• Operations Management (28:03)
• Building a Career (33:12)
• Company Culture & Interviewing (52:23)

Welcome to a new semester and a new season of Supply Chain Central! To kick off Season 4, one of this year's hosts, James Nichnadowicz, delves into the world of operations management with Jason Litman, currently a Director of Operations for Williams-Sonoma with years of experience in the industry. Tune in to listen to them discuss his professional background, day-to-day work, and advice on how to find the best job for you!

• Introduction & Background (00:16)
• Operations Management (28:03)
• Building a Career (33:12)
• Company Culture & Interviewing (52:23)

In this episode, Nishi Patel interviews David Vreeland from Bettaway Traffic Systems for the second episode of this season. They discuss the future of logistics, operations, transportation, and how things like weather influence the supply chain. There are also great pieces of career advice scattered throughout the episode!