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
LOGISTICS COSTINGS WORKSHOP
7 May 2020
Premier Hotel, OR Tambo, Jhb
The
logistics costs of satisfying customer demand can be substantial, yet these
costs are generally not fully understood by organisations as typical accounting
systems tend to be focused on detailing product costs as opposed to customer service costs.
Every
company has its own unique supply chain, with highly individualized logistics
cost inputs, yet most companies seem to suffer from a lack of visibility of
costs as they are incurred through the supply chain pipeline. In order to
effectively monitor, manage and optimise their operational costs, logistics
professionals must understand the specific logistics cost elements and drivers
as well as the true costs of servicing different customer types / channels
& market segments.
The content of this workshop has been
designed to empower delegates with a solid understanding of logistics cost elements and drivers
as well as the critical relationships between physical activities, operating
performance, cost generation and pricing within a logistics environment.
MASTERCLASS: IMPROVING WAREHOUSE PERFORMANCE
11 - 12 May 2020
Premier Hotel, OR Tambo, Jhb
Facilitated
by three experienced practitioners and led by Clayton Thomas, one of the
leading warehouse experts in SA, this interactive two-day workshop is designed
to provide delegates with the skills and knowledge required to effectively
measure and improve operational performance within their own distribution centres.
The practical nature of this workshop ensures that delegates will leave
with techniques and methodologies that can immediately be implemented in their
operations. In addition, our
experienced facilitators will also address some of the more common issues
challenging modern organisations and will offer strategic and practical
approaches for consideration in transforming your distribution centre into a
value-adding link in your supply chain.
BEST PRACTICES: DEMAND PLANNING & INVENTORY OPTIMISATION
20 - 21 May 2020
Premier Hotel, OR Tambo, Jhb
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.
MASTERCLASS: OPTIMISING COSTS & EFFICIENCY ON OUTSOURCED TRANSPORT
21 May 2020
Premier Hotel, OR Tambo, Jhb
Many companies / cargo owners believe their transport operations are
efficient with little room for improvement – “if costs are the same or less
than last year then we’re doing ok?”. Very often the only area where attention
is focused is upon negotiating ‘a better rate’ – a simplistic solution for what
is a complex problem. However - the companies that are achieving exceptional
savings in their logistics are successful by taking a new, integrated approach
to the entire transportation process.
This workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable, fresh insights
into this integrated approach to transport optimisation. Delegates will benefit
from the first-hand knowledge and experience of some of South Africa’s foremost
consultants in this specialised field, to uncover hidden inefficiencies and
unlock new areas for savings and performance enhancement. The session will also
enable delegates to benchmark their own organisation against industry best
practice to help develop their own Transport Improvement Plan.
MASTERCLASS: EXPORTING INTO AFRICA
22 - 23 July 2020
Premier Hotel, OR Tambo, Jhb
This
two-day workshop will cover the real-world application of how to effectively
handle the technical aspects relating to exporting into Africa. It is highly practical and will also
highlight potential problems 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.