Supply chain leaders from Johnson & Johnson spoke to Anne Strauss-Wieder’s graduate Freights & Ports class on March 23, offering real-world perspectives on pharmaceutical production and global freight movement.
The session aimed to help students understand the practical challenges of managing complex supply chains in the pharmaceutical industry. Professor Strauss-Wieder’s course covers issues such as balancing community and environmental impact, safety, sustainability, and economic growth in freight policy.
The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University hosts this course as part of its broader commitment to advancing research and education in fields like transportation, health, workforce development, energy policy, and community development. The school operates within Rutgers University, the State University of New Jersey according to the official website.
The school has received national recognition for its academic programs. Its graduate urban planning program is ranked third nationally while its undergraduate public health program holds fourth place according to the official website. In addition to academic achievements, the school has recognized distinguished alumni through a Hall of Fame established in 2013 and annual achievement awards dating back to 1994 according to the official website.
Stuart Shapiro became dean of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy in 2023 according to the official website. The institution focuses on fostering just, socially inclusive, environmentally sustainable, and healthy communities at local, national, and global levels according to the official website.