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

EFFECTIVE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
12 - 13 November 2024
Online workshop

This workshop will provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of current best practices in inventory management and importantly, how to apply them effectively in their current environment.

Specifically, the workshop will cover:

 

·         The role & functions of inventory within the supply chain

·         Best practices for the management of inventory

·         Performance measurement & improvement

·         Solutions to inventory management challenges

·         Understanding the real cost of inventory

·         Supply chain principles & management issues

 

The content of this workshop is practical and delegates will leave with ideas and proven methodologies that can immediately be implemented in their supply chain.

This workshop is aimed at an intermediary level. In order to maintain the interactive nature of the workshop, attendance to the workshop is limited.

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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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MASTERCLASS: WAREHOUSE LAYOUT & DESIGN
26 November 2024
Online workshop

Although increasing capacity and improving productivity and service levels are priorities in any distribution centre, achieving these goals is not always a straight-forward task in facilities that weren’t initially designed to accommodate the specific needs of your own supply chain.

Whether you are re-engineering your current distribution centre or considering developing a new “fit for purpose” facility, this workshop will provide delegates with insight into the key elements that must be considered before taking any step forward.

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insight into current best practices and international trends in warehouse layout and design from one of South Africa’s foremost consultants in this specialised field. Specifically, delegates will leave with an understanding of:

  • ·         warehouse design principles
  • ·         latest trends in materials handling technology
  • ·         how to select best systems and warehouse equipment for your operation
  • ·         capital justification and risk
  • ·         efficient layout and flow for any operation
  • ·         best practices and practical ideas to improve efficiencies and space utilisation
  • ·         the potential shortcomings of your own systems and operation
  • ·         great benchmarking opportunity
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