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
MASTERCLASS: INCOTERMS® 2020 RULES
8 October 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: EXPORTING INTO AFRICA
13 - 14 November 2024
Online workshop
This workshop will cover the real-world application of
how to effectively handle the technical and practical aspects relating to
exporting goods into Africa. It is highly practical and will also highlight
challenges that could arise from incorrectly applying these technical processes
and how to evade the pitfalls relating to the unique nature of exporting into
Africa.
This 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 and how to
implement up-to-date export administration processes within every organisation.
Highlights include:
· The statutory requirements for SARS and the SARB
to ensure compliancy and avoidance of fines. This includes the latest SARS R316
revision
· Trade agreements including – SADC (Southern
African Development Community Agreement) and AfCFTA (The African Continental
Free Trade Agreement) – what are the benefits?
· International methods of payment & finance –
securing payment when exporting into Africa is vital
· Export documentation – covering the A–Z of all
international trade documentation
· Moving your goods into Africa - understanding
the complexities and barriers to ensuring successful movement of your freight
into African markets.