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 EXPORTERS
15 May 2024
Online workshop
To
accommodate changes in the global trade environment particularly since the
COVID-19 pandemic, Customs and Excise have implemented new rulings. From a
local perspective, Customs and Excise have implemented the latest R316 revision
which holds considerable benefits for exporters.
This
revision has already been implemented, yet most exporters are unaware not only
of the latest legislation relating to over-border exports and the relevant
benefits to exporters but also the penalties for non-compliance.
Delivered
by Linda Duxbury-Bird, regarded as the South African expert on all aspects of
international trade, education and training, this half-day workshop will focus
on:
· Understanding
the Customs Control and Duty Bills of 2014, how this directly affects exporters
and how export orders should be completed to ensure Customs compliancy
· How
to ensure that all documentation is aligned to the Customs and Excise, Control
and Duty Bills
· Understanding
the SARS R316 Revision and invoicing procedures for exporters & when to
zero rate or charge VAT with every export order
MASTERCLASS: INCOTERMS® 2020 RULES
21 May 2024
Online workshop
Incoterms
® are fundamental to international trade, providing a set of contract terms for
international trade and delivery of freight. The Incoterms ® 2020 is a must
know for all parties involved in any form of international trade and need to be
clearly understood in order to ensure compliancy and clearly define the seller
& buyers' responsibilities, risks and costs. This one-day programme will
include:
·
The
current Incoterms ® 2020 rules in detail
·
How to
implement these rules into every contract of sale
·
Which
Incoterms ® 2020 to quote in order to zero rate VAT on exports
·
Understanding
the delivery of every Incoterm from EXW – DDP
·
Why
traders would choose one set of Incoterm rules over another
·
How to
insert Incoterms ® 2020 into your import and export costings
·
Commonly
misused terms and how to avoid the consequences
Why every trader / importer / exporter needs to
implement the Incoterms ® 2020 into all legal contracts
MASTERCLASS: OPTIMISING COSTS & EFFICIENCY ON OUTSOURCED TRANSPORT
5 - 6 June 2024
Online workshop
Many companies/cargo owners believe their transport operations are
efficient with little room for improvement – “if costs are the same or less
than last year then we’re doing ok?”. Very often the only area where attention
is focused is upon negotiating ‘a better rate’ – a simplistic solution for what
is a complex problem. However - the companies that are achieving exceptional
savings and efficiencies in their logistics are successful by taking a new,
integrated approach to the entire transportation process.
This workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable, fresh insights
into this integrated and interconnected approach to transport optimisation.
Delegates will benefit from the first-hand knowledge and experience of South
Africa’s foremost experts in this specialised field, to uncover hidden
inefficiencies and unlock new areas for savings and performance enhancement.
The workshop will also enable delegates to benchmark their own
organisation against industry best practice to help develop their own Transport
Improvement Plan.
The presenters will share insights from the coalface, shedding light on
issues such as:
·
Understanding the real
cost of Transport in your organisation
·
Interconnected supply
chains, where are leading companies going?
·
How to make your logistics strategy enable your business strategy
·
The optimal approach to sourcing transport
·
How to run a successful RFP
· Visibility, Collaboration & Technology – how to drive value in your
organisation through innovation
·
Transporter management best practices
DEMAND PLANNING & INVENTORY OPTIMISATION
9 - 10 July 2024
Online workshop
The 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.
The content of this workshop 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. The presenter will also address the fundamental
issues challenging modern organisations and will offer strategic and practical
approaches for consideration to consistently improve forecast accuracy and
optimise inventory performance in your organisation.