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: EXPORTING INTO AFRICA
7 - 8 May 2025
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.
SARS COMPLIANCE FOR EXPORTERS
4 June 2025
Online workshop
To accommodate changes in the global trade environment particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, Customs and Excise have implemented new rulings. From a local perspective, Customs and Excise have implemented the latest R316 revision which holds considerable benefits for exporters.
This revision has already been implemented, yet most exporters are unaware not only of the latest legislation relating to over-border exports and the relevant benefits to exporters but also the penalties for non-compliance.
Delivered by Linda Duxbury-Bird, regarded as the South African expert on all aspects of international trade, education and training, this half-day workshop will focus on:
· Understanding the Customs Control and Duty Bills of 2014, how this directly affects exporters and how export orders should be completed to ensure Customs compliancy
· How to ensure that all documentation is aligned to the Customs and Excise, Control and Duty Bills
· Understanding the SARS R316 Revision and invoicing procedures for exporters & when to zero rate or charge VAT with every export order
MASTERCLASS: INCOTERMS® 2020 RULES
10 June 2025
Online workshop
Incoterms
® are fundamental to international trade, providing a set of contract terms for
international trade and delivery of freight. The Incoterms ® 2020 is a must
know for all parties involved in any form of international trade and need to be
clearly understood in order to ensure compliancy and clearly define the seller
& buyers' responsibilities, risks and costs. This one-day programme will
include:
·
The
current Incoterms ® 2020 rules in detail
·
How to
implement these rules into every contract of sale
·
Which
Incoterms ® 2020 to quote in order to zero rate VAT on exports
·
Understanding
the delivery of every Incoterm from EXW – DDP
·
Why
traders would choose one set of Incoterm rules over another
·
How to
insert Incoterms ® 2020 into your import and export costings
·
Commonly
misused terms and how to avoid the consequences
Why every trader / importer / exporter needs to
implement the Incoterms ® 2020 into all legal contracts
MASTERCLASS: LOGISTICS COSTINGS
24 July 2025
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.
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR IMPORTERS & EXPORTERS
6 - 7 August 2025
Online workshop
A Standard Operating Procedure
(SOP) is a procedure specific to your operation that describes the activities
necessary to complete tasks in accordance with industry regulations, local
& international laws. The SOP is an absolute necessity to ensure that
operations between importers/exporters, freight forwarders, carriers, and other
stakeholders run smoothly.
SOPs put all parties on the
same page as your goods are in transit. When complications arise (and they do),
parties refer to the SOP document for clarity and guidance to ensure an
appropriate and consistent response.
Over these two half-days,
Linda will lead participants through the process to create an SOP that is
logical, updatable, implementable and contains your relevant company policies
including how to effectively utilise this document to prevent errors, wasted
time, and unnecessary fees and fines.
MASTERCLASS: METHODS OF PAYMENT & INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
6 November 2025
Online workshop
One of the most important
considerations in international trade is: how will you secure payment for the
product that you export? While payment upfront may eliminate the risk of
non-payment, it limits your pool of potential customers as it creates cash flow
challenges and other issues for potential buyers.
There are five primary methods of
payment in international trade. These range from least to most secure:
consignment, open account, documentary collection or draft, letter of credit
and cash in advance. As might be expected, the most secure method for the
exporter is then the least secure for the importer and vice-versa. The goal
should be to find a solution that works for both importer and exporter. This practical
workshop will provide delegates with insight on:
· International methods of payment including cash in advance, documentary
credits, bank collections, open account, factoring and forfeiting
· How to interpret process and present documents under various methods of
payment including letters of credit and the UCP 600
· South African Reserve Bank requirements including UCR Number requirements
for both SARB and SARS