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
INCOTERMS IN ACTION: AVOIDING COSTLY CONTRACT MISTAKES
9 September 2026
Online workshop
Industry experts and trade professionals estimate that
up to 90% of importers & exporters misuse Incoterms® or apply them
incorrectly due to habit or lack of precision.
The Incoterms® are a must-know for all parties
involved in any form of international trade. Using the wrong Incoterm ® or
misapplying a rule misaligns cost, risk and insurance responsibilities between
buyers and sellers. This typically leads to higher costs, financial disputes,
surprise fees, rejected insurance claims, and severe delays at customs.
This short programme will include:
·
The current Incoterms®
2020 rules in detail
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How to implement these rules into every contract of
sale
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Why traders would choose one set of Incoterm rules
over another
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The most common Incoterms® mistakes and how to avoid
the consequences
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Which Incoterms ® to quote in order to zero rate VAT
on exports
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Understanding the delivery of every Incoterm® from EXW
– DDP
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How to insert Incoterms® 2020 into your import and
export costings
SARS COMPLIANCE FOR EXPORTERS
15 September 2026
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: IMPORT & EXPORT DOCUMENTATION
8 October 2026
Online workshop
Documents move goods from one country to
another, banks pay on the presentation of key documents, Customs and Excise
globally allow products entry into a country based on documentary evidence and
the only proof of performance that an exporter or importer has, are the
documents provided.
Delivered by Linda Bird-Duxbury, a leading
South African expert on all aspects of international trade, this workshop will ensure that you clearly
understand the four essential contracts of international trade:
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The contract of sale
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The contract of payment
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The contract of transport
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The contract of marine insurance
Practical examples are consistently referenced
in this workshop to provide delegates with the necessary information and
practical skills which can be easily implemented in the work-place.