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
2018 WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION SUMMIT
23 - 24 October 2018
Premier Hotel, OR Tambo, Jhb
Join 200+ logistics practitioners at the 2018
Warehousing & Distribution Summit for two days of exceptional content and
networking! We’ve already had an excellent response from the industry and we’re
looking forward to a worthwhile event for all involved.
On
23-24 October in Johannesburg, thought leaders, industry experts and
practitioners will share their experience, perspectives and insights through 26
independent sessions over 2 conference streams. Delegates will be exposed to
world class case studies, presentations and discussions on three key areas: WAREHOUSING,
DISTRIBUTION & OUTSOURCING
What
do you get?
- - 26
focused sessions over 2 conference streams
- - 30+
experienced presenters
- - Insightful
case studies from leading brands
- - Virtual
site visits of world-class facilities
- - Peer-to-peer
roundtable discussions
- - Insight
from thought leaders and experienced practitioners
- - Exposure
to the latest industry trends and solutions
COMPLIANCE FOR IMPORTERS: THE NEW CUSTOMS ACT PROGRAMME
6 - 7 November 2018
Protea Hotel Tyger Valley, Cape Town
The New Customs Act Programme (NCAP) is a must know for
all companies involved in any form of imports. The New Customs Act will be
implemented this year and these changes need to be fully understood and more
importantly, how to implement these changes within your organisation to ensure
compliancy.
Delivered by the Master Trainer for the International
Chamber of Commerce for Africa, this workshop is aimed at providing delegates
with an understanding of how this new act will affect your business and how to implement
up-to-date import administration processes and policies to ensure compliancy
and avoid penalties. Practical exercises are included in this workshop which
will provide delegates with the necessary information and practical skills
which can be easily implemented in the work-place.
STORES MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE
13 - 14 November 2018
Premier Hotel, OR Tambo, Jhb
Effective Stores Operations play a critical role in the
profitability and success of each business. The manner in which stores are
managed can impact significantly on inventory, customer service levels and
ultimately, the company’s bottom line.
This workshop will provide
delegates with a complete understanding of current best practices in stores
management and importantly, how to apply them effectively in their current
environment. The aim of this workshop is empower delegates with the knowledge
to increase efficiency, improve productivity and be more customer-focused and
service oriented. The content is practical and over these two days, delegates
will gain knowledge of the fundamentals in managing stores effectively as well
as proven methodologies that can immediately be implemented in their stores or
warehouse.