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
COMPLIANCE FOR IMPORTERS: THE NEW CUSTOMS ACT PROGRAMME
26 - 27 February 2019
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, Durban
The New Customs Act Programme (NCAP) is
a must know for all companies involved in any form of imports. The New Customs
Act will be implemented this year and these changes need to be fully understood
and more importantly, how to implement these changes within your organisation
to ensure compliancy.
Delivered by the Master Trainer for the
International Chamber of Commerce for Africa, this workshop is aimed at
providing delegates with an understanding of how this new act will affect your
business and how to implement up-to-date import administration processes and
policies to ensure compliancy and avoid penalties. Practical exercises are
included in this workshop which will provide delegates with the necessary
information and practical skills which can be easily implemented in the
work-place.
MASTERCLASS: WAREHOUSE LAYOUT & DESIGN
5 March 2019
Premier Hotel, OR Tambo, Jhb
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 one of South Africa’s foremost experts in this specialised field.
MASTERCLASS: EXPORTING INTO AFRICA
3 - 4 April 2019
Protea Hotel Tyger Valley, Cape Town
This two-day workshop will cover the real-world
application of how to effectively handle the technical aspects relating to
exporting into Africa. It is highly practical and will also highlight
potential problems that could arise from incorrectly applying these technical
processes and how to evade the pitfalls relating to the unique nature of
Exporting into Africa.
Delivered by the Master Trainer for the
International Chamber of Commerce for Africa, the workshop is aimed at
providing delegates with an understanding of current best inter-processes,
South African government statutory requirements, the benefits offered by trade
agreements such as SADC, EAC, COMESA and SACU and how to implement up-to-date
export administration processes within every organisation.
MASTERCLASS: EXPORTING INTO AFRICA
10 - 11 April 2019
Premier Hotel, OR Tambo, Jhb
This two-day workshop will cover the real-world
application of how to effectively handle the technical aspects relating to
exporting into Africa. It is highly practical and will also highlight
potential problems that could arise from incorrectly applying these technical
processes and how to evade the pitfalls relating to the unique nature of
Exporting into Africa.
Delivered by the Master Trainer for the
International Chamber of Commerce for Africa, the workshop is aimed at
providing delegates with an understanding of current best inter-processes,
South African government statutory requirements, the benefits offered by trade
agreements such as SADC, EAC, COMESA and SACU and how to implement up-to-date
export administration processes within every organisation.
EFFECTIVE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
10 - 11 April 2019
Premier Hotel, OR Tambo, Jhb
This
two-day workshop will provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of
current best practices in inventory management and importantly, how to apply
them effectively in their current environment. Specifically, the workshop will
cover:
- The
role & functions of inventory within the supply chain
- Best
practices for the management of inventory
- Performance
measurement & improvement
- Solutions
to inventory management challenges
- Understanding
the real cost of inventory
- Supply
chain principles & management issues
- Implementation
action plans The
content of this workshop is practical and delegates will leave with tools, ideas
and proven methodologies that can immediately be implemented in their supply
chain.
COMPLIANCE FOR IMPORTERS: THE NEW CUSTOMS ACT PROGRAMME
14 - 15 May 2019
Premier Hotel, OR Tambo, Jhb
The New Customs Act Programme (NCAP) is
a must know for all companies involved in any form of imports. The New Customs
Act will be implemented this year and these changes need to be fully understood
and more importantly, how to implement these changes within your organisation
to ensure compliancy.
Delivered by the Master Trainer for the
International Chamber of Commerce for Africa, this workshop is aimed at
providing delegates with an understanding of how this new act will affect your
business and how to implement up-to-date import administration processes and
policies to ensure compliancy and avoid penalties. Practical exercises are
included in this workshop which will provide delegates with the necessary
information and practical skills which can be easily implemented in the
work-place.
EFFECTIVE STORES MANAGEMENT
22 - 23 May 2019
Premier Hotel, OR Tambo, Jhb
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.
EFFECTIVE DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT
5 - 6 June 2019
Premier Hotel, OR Tambo, Jhb
For any company that offers goods or services, it is vital to conduct
efficient and cost-effective distribution in order to reduce operating costs, maintain
customer service levels and sustain growth in today’s highly competitive
marketplace.
This workshop
will provide delegates with an understanding of the components required to
create and maintain an effective distribution network and will also take into
account some of the changing dynamics of our South African landscape. The
content is a combination of proven methodologies and valuable perspectives. On
completion of this workshop, delegates will be able to better understand:
- how to
improve and maintain a high level of customer service
- the
costs associated with servicing customers
- proven techniques to improve distribution strategy and execution
- how to
reduce distribution costs through improved efficiencies
- how to
apply processes and technology to optimise the efficiency of your
operation
- effective tools for problem solving
distribution issues
- how to
measure performance effectively and create an environment of continuous
improvement
LOGISTICS COSTINGS
17 July 2019
Premier Hotel, OR Tambo, Jhb
Every company has its own unique supply chain,
with highly individualized logistics cost inputs, yet most companies seem to
suffer from a lack of visibility of costs as they are incurred through the
supply chain pipeline. In order to effectively monitor, manage and optimise
their operational costs, logistics professionals must understand the specific
logistics cost elements and drivers as well as the true costs of servicing
different customer types / channels & market segments.
The content of this workshop has been designed
to empower delegates with a solid understanding of logistics cost elements
and drivers as well as the critical relationships between physical
activities, operating performance, cost generation and pricing within a
logistics environment.