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

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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.

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