About Vicenda
In an environment as dynamic and complex as supply chain management, it is imperative
for supply chain professionals to keep in touch with industry trends, best practices
and technological advancements in order to maintain an optimal and competitive supply
chain.
Vicenda is an innovative services company delivering business information services
to the logistics and supply chain industry. Our focus is to provide executives with
tailored business platforms that allow them to keep informed and up-to-date with
the latest industry trends. Our workshops, conferences and roundtables bring together
industry experts and seasoned practitioners to share their knowledge, experience
and insight in interactive learning environments.
Although content is always based on sound academic principles, we have a strong
focus on sharing fresh perspectives and practical solutions to the business challenges
that supply chain executives encounter daily.
Supply Chain Update is our online industry publication. Now in its fifth year, it
continues to provide a valuable platform for industry news, articles, perspectives,
multimedia, events and supply chain jobs.
Visit the site here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SARS COMPLIANCE FOR IMPORTERS
12 November 2025
Online workshop
The New Customs Act Programme (NCAP) is
a must know for all companies involved in any form of imports. The New Customs
Act needs to be fully understood and more importantly, how to implement these
processes within your organisation to ensure compliancy.
Workshop highlights:
· EDI (Electronic Data
Interchange) reporting and including the NCAP (the New Customs Act Programme) –
MPR (Manifest Processing system) and the RCG (Reporting of Conveyance Goods)
· Accreditation for
Preferred Trader legislation and the Customs Sufficient Knowledge programme
· Customs Values, including
obtaining a Valuation Determination Number (VDN)
· Customs calculations, how
specific, ad-valorem and excise tariffs are calculated
· Customs Procedure
Category Codes, including the permissible Customs procedures
· The Tariff Book and the
Schedules to the Customs and Excise Act
· Import documentation,
what Customs and Excise need to see with every import clearance, including
commercial, transport, origin & other supporting documentation
· The Customs SAD500 and
SAD501
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR IMPORTERS & EXPORTERS
19 November 2025
Online workshop
A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is a procedure specific to your operation that describes the activities necessary to complete tasks in accordance with industry regulations, local & international laws. The SOP is an absolute necessity to ensure that operations between importers/exporters, freight forwarders, carriers, and other stakeholders run smoothly.
SOPs put all parties on the same page as your goods are in transit. When complications arise (and they do), parties refer to the SOP document for clarity and guidance to ensure an appropriate and consistent response.
Over these two half-days, Linda will lead participants through the process to create an SOP that is logical, updatable, implementable and contains your relevant company policies including how to effectively utilise this document to prevent errors, wasted time, and unnecessary fees and fines.