Association for Supply Chain Management - Western Canada

Amazing crowd, an inspiring class from Jitin Sethi, CSCP, PMP®, and delicious food! We left behind another great networking event in Vancouver. We feel so proud to engage with this community in Vancouver and all around Western Canada.

We hope to see everyone soon! Stay tuned, we are about to announce more networking events soon.

CPIM teaches you the standard way: how ERP/MRP actually works, how safety stock is calculated, how master scheduling connects to the shop floor. After that, you can walk into any manufacturer and know what's going on.

CPIM Instructor-Led classes start on September 9, 2026 with Mark Latam, CPIM, CSCP.

Learn more about the program and register: https://apicswesterncanada.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=599&ts=1780868786

If you are still waiting to register, this post is your sign!

Tomorrow evening, Vancouver's supply chain community is gathering for one night of real conversations, practical learning, and good food. If you haven't registered yet — now's the moment.

📅 August 11 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 LaSalle College, Vancouver

🎓 A focused session on procurement & negotiation with Jitin Sethi, CSCP, PMP®
🍽️ Appetizers, canapés, and genuine networking — no pitch decks, no small talk pressure
🤝 A room full of people who understand exactly what youre navigating right now

Members: $40
Non-members: $60

👉 Last chance to register: https://apicswesterncanada.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=607&ts=1784833464

We'd love to see you there.

🌟 Spots are filling up — don't miss this networking event before the summer ends.

This August, we are bringing Vancouver's supply chain community together for an evening of real conversations, practical learning, and yes, with great food. 🍽️

Join us on August 11 at LaSalle College Vancouver rooftop for our Summer Networking Session, featuring a focused discussion on procurement and negotiation led by Jitin Sethi, CSCP, PMP® — 16+ years in the field.

Here's what's in it for you:

✅ Sharpen your negotiation tactics
✅ Connect with supply chain professionals in a relaxed setting
✅ Walk away with ideas you can actually use

Members: $40 | Non-members: $60

📅 Aug 11 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM | Vancouver, BC

👉 Claim your spot before it's gone → https://apicswesterncanada.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=607&ts=1784833464

Why a delay at a BC port shows up three days later as an empty shelf in Saskatchewan?

Supply chain in Western Canada touches almost everything: ports, energy, grain, warehouses, manufacturing. If you work in inventory, shipping, procurement, or engineering, you're already part of that system. The question is whether you understand how your piece connects to the rest of it.

That's what the CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) designation is for. It's a certification from ASCM that shows you understand the full chain from planning and sourcing to delivery and returns.

ASCM Western Canada Chapter is opening Fall 2026 enrollment, built for working professionals, whether you're moving up in supply chain or moving into it from another field. Employers across BC, AB, and SK recognize it as proof of real, end-to-end knowledge.

If you have been waiting for the right time to invest in your career, check out this program.

👉 Learn more and enroll:

Thursday Classes (Start date is September 10, 2026): https://lnkd.in/gvZuyJvz
Saturday Classes (Start date is September 19, 2026): https://lnkd.in/gC7PyZTm

Procurement negotiations are harder than you think!

Meet Jitin Sethi, CSCP, PMP® — the facilitator for our Summer Networking Session.

Jitin brings 16+ years in procurement and supply chain, from EPC turnkey contracts to manufacturing sourcing. He currently serves as Procurement Specialist for Engineering Services with AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc., supporting a BC Crown corporation, and holds a CSCP designation alongside a background in mechanical engineering and materials management.

As an active ASCM Western Canada member, Jitin also guest lectures to university students on sustainable procurement.

At the session, he'll walk through the practical side of negotiation — what to negotiate, how to approach it, and the tactics that actually move a deal forward. Appetizers and networking included.

📅 August 11, 2026
🕒 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PDT
📍 LaSalle College Vancouver, 2808 Bradfield Court, Vancouver, BC V5M 0E3
🥐 Delicious appetizers included.

Register: https://apicswesterncanada.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=607&ts=1783651424

📢 Join ASCM Western Canada's Summer Networking Session on Aug 11, 5:30-8:30 PM PDT at LaSalle College, Vancouver! 📍 Discuss procurement as a value engine in today's supply chains with expert Jitin Sethi, CSCP, PMP®. Enjoy networking, appetizers, and insights. Register: https://apicswesterncanada.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=607&ts=1783651424

Supply Chain Procurement Certificate instructor‑led classes begin in 2 days — don’t miss your chance to strengthen your procurement capabilities with practical, career‑ready training.

📅 July 4, 2026
🕔 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (PDT) / 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (MDT)

This program is ideal for:

✅ Early-career professionals seeking a strong foundation in procurement concepts and best practices
✅ Experienced professionals looking to refresh fundamentals and expand into strategic sourcing roles
✅ Supply chain, operations, finance, or logistics professionals who collaborate with procurement teams
✅ Anyone committed to staying relevant in a rapidly evolving supply chain environment

Learn more and register: https://apicswesterncanada.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=575&ts=1783017678

To our incredible community of supply chain professionals across Canada; today we pause, celebrate, and appreciate the country we are lucky to call home. 🇨🇦

Whether you are spending the day with family, friends, or enjoying some well-earned rest, we hope it is filled with joy and laughter.

Happy July 1st! 🇨🇦