Association for Supply Chain Management - Western Canada

The Supply Chain Procurement Certificate program is designed to build foundational and advanced skills across several core procurement competencies.

✅ Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Fundamentals: Compare tactical buying versus strategic sourcing and understand the differences between centralized and decentralized purchasing.

✅ Contract Management and Negotiations: Master negotiation styles and tactics, using frameworks such as the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Action) cycle to drive successful agreements.

✅ Operational Ex*****on: Trace the complete purchase order flow through five key steps: generating requisitions, issuing orders, follow-up, receiving/close-out, and approving payment.

✅ Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing: Source in an ethical manner, considering factors like diversity in sourcing, conflict minerals, and corporate social responsibility.

✅ Performance Metrics and Advanced Technology: Understand the role of emerging technologies in procurement, including Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and advanced analytic

Procurement Certificate instructor-led classes start on July 4th at 9:00 AM (PDT) / 10:00 AM (MDT) with Jitin Sethi, CSCP, PMP®. To learn more and register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g23RztPh

📣 Now open: Supply Chain Procurement Certificate — Instructor Guided

If you are working in procurement or supply chain and want to move from reactive buying to strategic sourcing, this program is built for you.

Led by Jitin Sethi, CSCP (16+ years in procurement for EPC and manufacturing environments), this course covers:

→ Fundamentals of procurement & sourcing strategy
→ Contract management & negotiations
→ Sustainable & ethical sourcing
→ Procurement metrics & AI-powered supply chains

📅 July 4–25, 2026 | 4 Saturdays
🕘 9:00–11:00 AM PDT | 10:00–12:00 PM MDT
💻 Online | Instructor-guided + 20 hrs self-paced content

Learn more and register: https://apicswesterncanada.starchapter.com/meet-reg1.php?id=575

Introduction to ERP & Basics of Material Requirements Planning workshops are approaching!

These workshops position attendees to move from being someone who uses the system to someone who understands, improves, and influences it. The shift from operator to systems thinker opens doors to roles in operations management, supply chain analysis, ERP consulting, implementation project teams, and business process improvement.

In an environment where AI is being embedded directly into ERP workflows, professionals who understand the underlying logic of these systems will have a significant advantage over those who only know the surface-level outputs.

Bundling these workshops can save $50 for members and $45 for non-members.

Visit our website and check upcoming events to learn more about the workshops!

wc.ascm.org

You can pick a thousand orders a day and still be the most replaceable person in the building at the warehouse.

Most associates learn this job the same way: by doing it, badly at first, then less badly, until the motions feel natural. That's training by reflex. It produces competent hands but confused minds when things get complicated, and the confused mind is the ceiling for next career step.

The ASCM Supply Chain Warehousing Certificate, developed with Prologis, is the program that turns the reflex into a system. You learn the order fulfillment cycle as a thing with parts you can name and improve, not just a shift you survive.

You learn;

✅ Lean and DMAIC the way a supervisor uses them, not the way a poster in the breakroom describes them.
✅ What the WMS is actually doing when it sends you to bin 14-C, and what the ERP behind it is doing with the data you generate every time you scan.
✅ Why did the cycle count come back short on SKU 4471.
✅ Why is dock-to-stock running ninety minutes over plan.
✅ Why did the customer refuse the load on Tuesday.

Start Date: June 08, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM PDT - 8:00 PM PDT / 7:00 PM MDT - 9:00 PM MDT
Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/dz4Zwdbk

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Why buy from your local Chapter?

✅ Premier Elite Partner pricing
✅ Listed in CAD — no currency surprises
✅ Stable pricing 365 days a year
✅ Stronger local community & resources

Before you checkout on ASCM.org — compare price at wc.ascm.org

We are not here to compete. We are here to make sure Canada's supply chain community always gets the best deal. 🇨🇦

Yesterday in Surrey was another blast and we want to thank everyone for your attendance, contributions, and opinions on the supply chain topics that affect our everyday lives!

We are thrilled by the interest and turnout in Surrey, BC yesterday and Calgary, AB last week.

We also want to thank for hosting us and the fresh morning coffee!

Stay tuned! More networking events are on the way!

Organizations don't go from zero to fully integrated overnight. Maturity levels describe where a company actually is in its ERP journey from basic transaction processing to fully optimized, data-driven operations.

After Introduction to Enterprise Resource Planning micro learning course with Brett Mewett, CPIM-F (Lifetime), you will have skill to assess your own organization's current state honestly and identify what is missing, what is possible, and what comes next.

This is a high-value skill in implementation and consulting work. Being able to diagnose maturity and articulate a roadmap forward is a skillset companies look for during ERP upgrades, audits, and digital transformation projects.

The course dates and hours will be:

Monday, June 15th & Thursday, June 18th (2 sessions)
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (PDT) / 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM (MT)

To learn more and register: https://apicswesterncanada.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=583&ts=1775771056

☕ Saturday mornings hit different with good coffee and great conversations.

Join the ASCM Western Canada Chapter for a casual coffee chat at Combine Cafe & Bar — 10:00 AM.

Short 5–10 minute one-on-one rotations to meet a handful of new people, followed by open group socializing to keep the good conversations going. No pitches, no pressure — just supply chain folks connecting over coffee.

Whether you're growing your network or just want a relaxed start to the weekend, we'd love to see you there.

📅 May 23, 2026
🕔 10:00 AM PDT - 12:00 PM PDT
👉 Learn more and register: https://apicswesterncanada.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=593&ts=1779265617

It was wonderful meeting our members and supply chain professionals in Calgary last night! Huge thank you to everyone who joined us to make this such a success.

We formed strong connections, gained valuable insights, and felt refreshed for the upcoming long weekend.

One more thing...

We have to confess, it has really impressed us to see the interest in this networking event. This time, we hosted only 50 peers, but don't worry if you think you missed anything. This year, one of the locations of the ASCM Western Canada Supply Chain Summit will be Calgary, and we are truly working hard on this, and we can't wait to share the details. Just... stay tuned!

Calgary Networking Event just kicked off at Shoe and Canoe Public House!

Members, instructors, students, industry leaders, and our ASCM WC Board are all in the room tonight to trading insights, building relationships, and shaping the future of supply chain in Western Canada.

Big thanks to everyone showing up to grow this community.

Stay tuned for more photos!