Supply Chain Central

Supply Chain Central

By Rutgers University Supply Chain Association (RUSCA)Business
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Supply Chain Central episodes

  • Season 8 Episode 3 - What It Takes To Run a Top Supply Chain Program

    Welcome to the third episode of season eight of the RUSCA Supply Chain Podcast hosted by Faron Martin, Nathaniel Perez, and Tri Lam. This episode's guests are Dr. Tony Bell and Professor Hussan Peavey of the Supply Chain department here at Rutgers. Tune in to learn how one of the top Supply Chain programs in the country is run, as well as a good insight surrounding the field and major.

    1 hr 4 min
  • Season 8 Episode 2 - Procurement & Purchasing with Bruce Tiam-Fook

    Welcome to the second episode of season eight of the RUSCA Supply Chain Podcast hosted by Faron Martin and joined by Claudia Lee! This episode’s guest is Bruce Tiam-Fook, Lead Contract Specialist at NJ Transit. Tune in to hear his career journey in Supply Chain and his insight into procurement and purchasing working in the largest state wide public transit system in the country.

    32 min
  • Season 8 Episode 1 - Pathway to a Successful Career in Supply Chain with Jose Bustillo

    Welcome to season eight of the RUSCA Supply Chain Podcast hosted by Faron Martin and joined in by Nicholas Leung! This episode’s guest is Jose Bustillo, the Vice President of Delivery & Procurement Excellence at Spend HQ. Tune in to hear his career advice for future supply chain professionals and most importantly, why it is crucial to stay the course regardless of the potential obstacles that may come your way.

    32 min
  • Season 7 Episode 1 - Career Advice and a Day in the Life at Johnson & Johnson with Akshita Chaudhary

    Welcome to season seven of the RUSCA Supply Chain Central Podcast hosted by Liam Ripberger and Nathaniel Perez! This episode's guest is Akshita Chaudhary, an RBS alumni and former VP of Marketing for RUSCA who now works at Johnson & Johnson. Tune in to hear insights into what a day in the life is like for Akshita at Johnson & Johnson, and what advice she has for aspiring supply chain and BAIT students at RBS!

    25 min
  • Season 6 Episode 4 - BTS of the Blog Writing Process

    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

    16 min
  • Season 6 Episode 3 - Project Management with Professor Michael Wohlfahrt

    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!

    25 min
  • Season 6 Episode 2 - Supply Chain News Updates

    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)


      • 23 min
      • Season 6 Episode 1 - Talking Logistics with Mike Krohn

        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!

        38 min
      • Season 5 Episode 1 - Supply Chain News Update

        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.

        10 min
      • Season 4 Episode 3 - Procurement, Career Advice, and the Future of Sourcing with Susan Panacek

        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)
        • 41 min

        About Supply Chain Central

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        Welcome to Supply Chain Central, a podcast devoted to unpacking everything about the fascinating world of supply chain. We will be discussing new technology, trends, professional development, and much…