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ETCH is proud to be built by homegrown talent! Catch our Co-Found Jane Zhang in the Haskayne spotlighted in the exciting new branding for the Haskayne School of Business, Choose Change is our first campaign. A special thanks to Haskayne's marketing and communications team, University of Calgary Advancement who made this possible.

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Published on: March 28, 2023

ETCH takes Miami. We presented at the 10th Americas Procurement Congress 2023. As leaders passionate about operationalizing sustainability and achieving our client's ESG goals. We heard from CPOs of leading businesses in the industry on how they are achieving high-velocity procurement, focusing on ESGs, and navigating the world of AI. We were honoured to present our Sustainable Procurement Database at the Tech Showcase.  Link to watch

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Published on: Feb 14, 2023

Last Friday, our ETCHers volunteered their sandwich-making skills with Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids (BB4CK), making over 2100 lunches! We were able to fund this great event thanks to the support of our amazing Clients! BB4CK inspires to connect people to take meaningful action to feed and care our local community, so no kids go hungry.  "We’re so proud of the amazing people we have at ETCH who are not only passionate about delivering for our clients, but also for our communities. Our ETCHers continuously impress and drive us to go above and beyond."
- Jane Zhang, Co-Founder & Co-CEO Learn more to get involved with the organization.

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Published on: Feb 2, 2023

Thank you Haskayne School of Business for having us the Start Career Connections hosted at the new Mathison Hall! It was a pleasure to speak with so many driven and exceptional students. We look forward to fostering these relationships and shaping the next generation of ETCHers!

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Published on: Jan 25, 2023

Catch the latest interview on Made in CA of our Co-Founder and Co-CEO Jane. She discusses all things Category Management, Processes and Tools. Read it here now!

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Published on: Nov 15, 2022

Thank you McGill University - Desautels Faculty of Management for having us at Canada Meet McGill. It was a pleasure to chat so many driven and exceptional students this week! We look forward to fostering these relationships and shaping the next generation of ETCHers! Find more opportunities here

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Published on: Sept 28, 2022

With years of experience working with multibillion-dollar corporations, we have seen and applied the best-in-class techniques with our clients across various industries. We captured five ways procurement professionals are preparing to navigate and drive their businesses' success as we move into a new year. 

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Published on: Sept 8, 2022

As industries work toward NetZero, we break down the progress, challenges, and ways procurement can help drive initiatives to achieve Canada's goal.  Click here to learn more.

Leveraging Circular Economy to Fast-track the SDGs

Published on: June 30, 2022 

We had the pleasure of working with the UN Global Compact Network Canada and a group of participant companies in creating a guide aiming to contribute to the progress of the circular economy while promoting responsible business practices and the advancement of the SDGs. Download the guide today and have the chance to learn more from company experts on the opportunities and challenges of the circular economy model as it relates to the SDGs.

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Published on: Oct 13, 2021 @ 10:42

​What do larger corporations require from their suppliers and how do they reward SMEs for being more sustainable? Join our Co-Founder and CEO, Jane Zhang along with a panel of industry experts discuss what leading Canadian corporations are doing to incentivize, encourage, and support, SMEs to become more sustainable. Watch it here!

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Published on: Oct 11, 2021 @ 8:06

The Sourcing Industry Group (SIG) invited ETCH Sourcing to submit a Thought Leadership Paper for the SIG Global Executive Summit 2021. In honour, we wrote on how Managed Procurement Services can take your business to the next level through current trends, tools and strategy, best practices and testimonials from industry experts. 

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Published on: Sept, 24 2021 @ 3:15

At ETCH Sourcing, we're passionate about sustainability, and we're experts at contracts! In this fast-paced environment, we see the innovation of all forms for value-creation that leads the industry to speed through its life cycles at an extraordinary rate. So, how can modern organizations keep up? Through integrating sustainable measures. Learn the benefits of including sustainable measures in your supplier contracts and the tools you need to get started! 

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Published on: June 3, 2021 @ 10:25

At ETCH Sourcing, we’re creating connections between sourcing and an open-sourced toolbox full of
sustainable procurement (SP) opportunities that can guide supply chain and sustainability professionals
through each step of the procurement process, with a respective UN Sustainable Development Goal in mind. Read the third edition of the SPARK Series on Office Equipment.

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Published on: Apr 29, 2021 @ 1:25

At ETCH Sourcing, we’re creating connections between sourcing and an open-sourced toolbox full of
sustainable procurement (SP) opportunities that can guide supply chain and sustainability professionals
through each step of the procurement process, with a respective UN Sustainable Development Goal in mind. Read the third edition of the SPARK Series on Medical Equipment.

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Published on: Apr 20, 2021 @ 10:15am

At ETCH Sourcing, one of our core service offerings includes Managed Procurement Services (MPS). To better understand how we can serve you through our MPS, we have created a 101 guide to breaking down how it works, and we can help transform your business. Click here to learn more about our Managed Procurement Services

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Published on: Feb 19, 2021 @ 2:40

At ETCH Sourcing, we’re creating connections between sourcing and an open-sourced toolbox full of
sustainable procurement (SP) opportunities that can guide supply chain and sustainability professionals
through each step of the procurement process, with a respective UN Sustainable Development Goal in mind. Read the third edition of the SPARK Series on Electronic Waste.

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Published on: December 08, 2020 @ 13:25

At ETCH Sourcing, we’re creating connections between sourcing and an open-sourced toolbox full of
sustainable procurement (SP) opportunities that can guide supply chain and sustainability professionals
through each step of the procurement process, with a respective UN Sustainable Development Goal in mind. Read the second edition of the SPARK Series on Packaging Materials.

Published on: October 29, 2020 @ 14:12

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At ETCH Sourcing, we’re creating connections between sourcing and an open-sourced toolbox full of
sustainable procurement (SP) opportunities that can guide supply chain and sustainability professionals
through each step of the procurement process, with a respective UN Sustainable Development Goal in mind. Read the first edition of the SPARK Series on Modular Construction.

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Published on: October 19, 2020 @ 12:55

Together|Ensemble 2020 is the third iteration of a growing all-of-society conversation to track Canada’s commitment to achieving the SDGs. It was convened by the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC) and was the first multi-stakeholder symposium in Canada dedicated to the SDGs. Read the 2020 report!

Watch it here!

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Published on: June 24, 2020 @ 14:45

Hosted by the Real Sourcing Network (RSN), watch our co-founder, Jane Zhang, speak on a panel with other sourcing experts. As they share their procurement nightmares, trainwrecks, and meltdowns. They also reveal the wisdom gained from their mistakes, and how they have learned to refine their skills and added more value to their companies.

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Published on: May 19, 2020 @ 10:45

With the UN SDG targets a mere 10 years away, organizations are looking at how they can adopt sustainability into day-to-day procurement activities. How can Sustainable Procurement be leveraged to link spend categories with direct impact measures to the UN SDGs?

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Published on: Sep 1, 2019 @ 14:51

Sourcing has more tools and options than ever before. How can you make the most of your technology adoption process and ensure your investment in an eProcurement tool actually solves the problems you set out to do? 

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Published on: May 1, 2019 @ 9:51

Find out on page 11 of this digital magazine how our Co-Founder and COO, Jane, has harnessed her work at ETCH Sourcing as a platform to drive sustainable impact in the world through the procurement function since her graduation from the Haskayne MBA program!

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Published on: Apr 25, 2019 @ 15:35

Looking into sustainability? Find out how you can create change through business value creation within procurement and how the UN Sustainable Development Goals are a strong benchmark to develop and measure the impact your organization is making in the world across all aspects of your supply chain.

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Published on: Feb 19, 2019 @ 11:42

You bought a business and now you’re tasked with executing the merger and integration. The synergies looked great on paper, but how do you actually get what the consultants promised? Top line growth takes time, but you need EBITDA, immediately. Start with Step One in the supply chain: Strategic Procurement. 

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Published on: Feb 5, 2019 @ 10:35

We were featured in the of Future of Sourcing's new series Women in Global Sourcing! This series strives to highlight, celebrate and acknowledge women who are pioneers and leaders in the industry and who have been influential in moving the industry forward.  

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Published on: Jan 22, 2018 @ 22:35

Interested in identifying shared supply chain challenges across the oil and gas industry, we asked three questions to a panel of employees at oil and gas companies. Respondents belong to all levels of the supply chain organization, from team members to senior leadership.

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Published on: Mar 22, 2019 @ 14:12

SIG is a global sourcing association that strives to open up dialogue with sourcing, procurement and outsourcing professionals to launch the industry into the future! ETCH is so glad to continue to be a part of this community of passionate professionals!  

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Published on: Sep 11, 2017 @ 10:56

Ever hear the saying a strong house is built on strong foundations? Your supply chain is responsible for ensuring your products arrive on time, for making sure your teams are supported when something breaks, for ensuring everything from that critical component to your toilet paper is in stock and ready when you need it.

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Published on: Jun 6, 2017 @ 22:13

We all share the same challenges when it comes to building high performing teams. They need to deliver on impossible targets and drive change in transforming organizations. They also need to be able to share and communicate the team’s strategic vision while demonstrating value; and of course, all the above with the highest level of engagement.

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