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: EXPORTING INTO AFRICA
21 - 22 August 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.
DEMAND PLANNING & INVENTORY OPTIMISATION
4 - 5 September 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.
SARS COMPLIANCE FOR EXPORTERS
10 September 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