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
COMPLIANCE FOR IMPORTERS: THE NEW CUSTOMS ACT PROGRAMME
16 - 17 July 2018
Premier Hotel, Pinetown, Durban
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.
LOGISTICS COSTINGS
17 July 2018
Premier Hotel, OR Tambo, Jhb
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.
COMPLIANCE FOR IMPORTERS: THE NEW CUSTOMS ACT PROGRAMME
18 - 19 July 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.
THE BEER DISTRIBUTION GAME
23 July 2018
Premier Hotel, OR Tambo, Jhb
This
is the original supply chain game! Developed by professors at MIT Sloan School
of Management in the 1960’s, the Beer Distribution Game is a business
simulation used to effectively illustrate the challenges of managing demand
& supply within a traditional supply chain – without the advantage of
information sharing or collaboration.
More
commonly known as just “The Beer Game”, it’s the ideal simulation game for your
supply chain team however it’s also an excellent learning experience to ensure
that people from different functional areas within your business (distribution,
sales & marketing, finance, customer service, procurement, manufacturing,
etc.) gain a shared understanding of what is required to address the challenges
of managing demand & supply.
DEMAND PLANNING & MANAGEMENT
25 - 26 July 2018
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. A fundamental
understanding of the forecasting process and requirements for an accurate
forecast are a necessity for any supply chain professional involved in the
demand planning process.
Attendees to this workshop will be encouraged to participate, debate, and
discuss the topics that are presented. The facilitator will also address the
fundamental issues challenging modern organisations and will offer strategic
and practical approaches for consideration to consistently improve forecast accuracy
in your organisation. The content of this workshop is practical and delegates
will leave with proven methodologies that can immediately be implemented in
their supply chain.
EXPORT MANAGEMENT: SARS COMPLIANCE MASTERCLASS
2 August 2018
Premier Hotel, OR Tambo, Jhb
Customs and Excise have implemented the latest R316 revision which holds
considerable benefits for exporters. This revision has already been
implemented yet exporters are unaware not only of the benefits but also the
latest legislation relating to over border exports.
Delivered by the Master Trainer for the International Chamber of Commerce
for Africa, this one-day workshop will provide delegates with the most current
ruling, what documentation needs to be in place in order to benefit from these
rules and how to ensure compliancy. 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.
COMPLIANCE FOR IMPORTERS: THE NEW CUSTOMS ACT PROGRAMME
21 - 22 August 2018
Premier Hotel, OR Tambo, Jhb
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.
EXPORT MANAGEMENT MASTERCLASS
28 - 29 August 2018
Premier Hotel, OR Tambo, Jhb
This
two-day workshop is aimed at providing delegates with an understanding of best
inter-processes, South African government statutory requirements and how to
implement important export administration processes within every organisation.
The
content covers the real-world application of how to effectively handle the
technical aspects relating to exports.
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 Exports. 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.
MASTERCLASS: EXPORTING INTO AFRICA
11 - 12 September 2018
Protea Hotel Tyger Valley, Cape Town
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.
Delivered by the Master Trainer for the International Chamber of Commerce for Africa, the 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 such as SADC, EAC, COMESA and SACU and how to implement up-to-date export administration processes within every organisation.