Supply Chain Central

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

In this episode, Nishi Patel interviews Jeff Tucker, CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide. They discuss third party supply chain solutions and services, freight industry updates and current issues, and Jeff Tucker brings his insights from a CEO level. 

In this episode, Nishi Patel interviews industry professional Sandy Vosk for our first interview of Season 3. They discuss various supply chain technologies that are becoming more relevant in the industry as well as go into advice for students as they begin to navigate their way into their working career. 

In this episode, Nishi Patel goes into another supply chain update as we enter a new season of Supply Chain Central! She discusses topics about new technologies in the supply chain world, the latest news regarding Amazon, and transportation disruptions surrounding COVID-19 mandates. 

In this episode, Nishi Patel gives a follow up on some of the supply chain updates that were mentioned in the second episode of this season. She also dives deeper into some interesting technologies being presented in the world of business that are applicable to supply chain solutions. Finally, she discusses some class options for RBS students that are beneficial for their professional career.

In this episode, Nishi Patel interviews former RUSCA Executive VP Ameer Ali on her past experiences at RUSCA and professionally before securing full time employment at Mondelez International. She discusses her involvement on campus while she was here at Rutgers and gives some valuable tips to underclassmen. 

Welcome to our Supply Chain Update! This is a new type of episode where our host Nishi Patel will go into current supply chain issues, trends, and news. These update episodes will highlight the most important news in a quick and convenient way. In this episode, we discuss topics such as the global labor shortage, transportation issues surrounding the holiday season, and emerging cloud solutions. 

Welcome to Season 2 of Supply Chain Central! We are excited to bring you more episodes bi-weekly this semester and we've brought along a new host, Nishi Patel! This episode goes more into detail about the job seeking process from our guest Alexis Timpano who currently works at Catalent, a pharmaceutical company. She gives her insights on internships, post-graduate education, networking, and understanding company culture through the interview process. 

In this Episode of Supply Chain Central, Anthony Leung interviews Rutgers Business School Professor Joe Agresta on his opinion on various supply chain topics relating to the pandemic. We discuss lead time, safety stock, and other relevant issues that companies will have to face going forward. We hope this gives our listeners a view into the mind of not only someone with decades of experience in the field, but someone close to the Rutgers community!

In this episode, Anthony Leung interviews Kurt Vogl, a senior supply chain management major at the Rutgers Business School. Kurt discusses various topics such as why he chose to major in supply chain, his internships and co-op experiences, and advice for students looking for internships and jobs. We hope this gives you a view from the outside looking in, especially if you are on the fence about choosing a major or looking to pick up a second major!

In this episode, Ameer Ali and Nikka Jarabe discuss how to present yourself professionally as a candidate while talking to recruiters and applying for jobs. An essential part of searching for an internship or a full-time position is networking. But due to the pandemic, actions like cold emailing and connecting with people on LinkedIn has become more challenging but extremely important. And when you finally get that elusive interview, we have some tips and tricks on performing well in live video interviews and pre-recorded interviews. We hope our advice will help you get further along in the interview process and eventually sign an offer letter!

Welcome to Supply Chain Central! In this short intro episode, we dive into what the Rutgers University Supply Chain Association (RUSCA) is, and tackle a debate on its pronunciation. RUSCA President Kiley Williams and Executive Vice President Ameer Ali take us through what our listeners should expect to hear from our monthly podcast. Our first episode on Professional Development will be coming out soon, so don't forget to subscribe!