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: LOGISTICS COSTINGS
28 July 2026
Online workshop
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: EXPORTING INTO AFRICA
4 - 5 August 2026
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.