Although increasing capacity and improving productivity and service levels are priorities in any distribution centre, achieving these goals is not always a straight-forward task in facilities that weren’t initially designed to accommodate the modern supply chain.

Whether you are re-engineering your current distribution centre or considering developing a new “fit for purpose” facility, this workshop will provide delegates with insight into the key elements that must be considered before taking any step forward.

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insight into current best practices and international trends in warehouse layout and design from two of South Africa’s foremost consultants in this specialised field.

Although increasing capacity and improving productivity and service levels are priorities in any distribution centre, achieving these goals is not always a straight-forward task in facilities that weren’t initially designed to accommodate the modern supply chain.

Whether you are re-engineering your current distribution centre or considering developing a new “fit for purpose” facility, this workshop will provide delegates with insight into the key elements that must be considered before taking any step forward.

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insight into current best practices and international trends in warehouse layout and design from two of South Africa’s foremost consultants in this specialised field.

Effective Stores Operations play a critical role in the profitability and success of each business. The manner in which stores are managed can impact significantly on inventory, customer service levels and ultimately, the company’s bottom line.

This workshop will provide delegates with a complete understanding of current best practices in stores management and importantly, how to apply them effectively in their current environment. The aim of this workshop is empower delegates with the knowledge to increase efficiency, improve productivity and be more customer focused and service oriented.

The content is practical and over these two days, delegates will gain knowledge of the fundamentals in managing stores effectively as well as proven methodologies that can immediately be implemented in their stores or warehouse.

This workshop has been designed for introductory to intermediate level.

The increasing volatility of sales in today’s highly competitive marketplace lends itself to less reliable sales forecasts and the consequent necessity of higher inventory levels to maintain reasonable customer service levels. Accurate demand forecasts are a necessity in order to maintain service levels and optimize inventory levels in a lean operating supply chain.

Vicenda has brought together experienced practitioners who will share their knowledge, insight and experience in this workshop. The content is practical and delegates will leave with proven methodologies that can immediately be implemented in their supply chain.

Attendees will be encouraged to participate, debate, and discuss the topics that are presented. Speakers will also address the fundamental issues challenging modern organisations and will offer strategic and practical approaches for consideration to consistently improve forecast accuracy in your organisation.