http://www.achilles.com//en/global/Misc/RSS/Achilles-Group-News/ Achilles Group news feed EN http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/New-University-of-Nottingham-LLMDiplomaCertificate-programme-in-Public-Procurement-Law-and-Policy/ The University of Nottingham, School of Law, has formally launched an innovative new LLM/Diploma/Certificate programme in Public Procurement Law and Policy (Executive Programme). Jason Stapleton 2008-12-22T09:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/E-TASC-Electronics---Tool-for-Accountable-Supply-Chains-Expands-East--Chinese-Language-Version-Now-Available/ The leading tool for managing accountability in the electronics supply chain, E-TASC (Electronics - Tool for Accountable Supply Chains), has launched a Chinese language version. Charlotte Vereker 2008-12-08T15:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Change-to-VAT---Customer-Notice/ You can’t have missed today’s news that UK Chancellor Alistair Darling has cut the rate of VAT to 15%. The VAT change takes effect from 1st December 2008 and will last until the end of 2009. Jason Stapleton 2008-11-25T13:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Achilles-congratulate-ProcureCon-2008-Sustainability-Award-Winners/ AkzoNobel, the Dutch based paints, coatings and specialty chemicals company, beat off competition from global giants Hewlett Packard and British Telecom to take the award for Sustainablity at this year’s ProcureCon Awards. The award, sponsored by Achilles, is presented to companies that have demonstrated true leadership in driving the sustainablity agenda in procurement forward. Charlotte Vereker 2008-11-20T15:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Achilles-Lead-the-Debate-in-Sustainable-Procurement/ Achilles, the leading supplier management services company, joined forces with key business leaders in the procurement field to host an interactive roundtable session on the topical issue of sustainable procurement at the latest Procurement Leaders Forum in Amsterdam. Charlotte Vereker 2008-11-03T11:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Let-Battle-commence-Achilles-support-The-Outward-Bound-Professional-Charity-Challenge-2009/ Achilles, the leading supplier management services company, is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the 2009 Outward Bound Professional Charity Challenge set to take place in March 2009. Jason Stapleton 2008-10-21T15:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Must-contracting-authorities-now-play-poker-with-all-their-cards-face-up/ A number of recent cases have made it clear that there should be full disclosure of how tenders are to be assessed. Jason Stapleton 2008-09-15T16:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/CPV-codes-are-changing/ The CPV codes are changing on the 12th September 2008. Currently there are 7,000 plus CPV codes; this will change to 10,000 plus codes. Some codes are new; some codes are the same; other codes have had descriptions or code changed. Jason Stapleton 2008-09-05T13:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/ProSP-a-new-classification-and-registration-suppliers-system-for-the-public-sector/ The suppliers' system ProSP will be launched next 14th of July giving service to Egmasa, (Environmental Management Company) public company of Andalucia. Jason Stapleton 2008-07-11T11:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/HgCapital-invests-in-Achilles/ HgCapital, the European sector-focused private equity investor, today announced that it is investing in Achilles Group Ltd (“Achilles”), a global leader in services for sustainable procurement focusing on buyer-sponsored supplier data management and validation services. Jason Stapleton 2008-06-13T19:15:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Utility-buyers-engage-with-suppliers-on-CR-in-the-supply-chain/ The recent Achilles Corporate Responsibility in the Supply Chain conference in Birmingham, was a valuable and informative day. The conference was heralded as a very successful insight into CR a current key industry topic and worthwhile for all delegates. Laura Clarke 2008-06-12T16:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/GMR-Energy-Limited-from-India-joins-APUG/ GMR Energy Limited, joins Jindal Power and CESC, as recent new members of APUG from India. Jason Stapleton 2008-06-10T09:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Delegates-collaborate-at-the-Ethical-Corporation-conference/ Collaboration is the key to improving corporate responsibility in supply chains. That was the conclusion of a successful workshop hosted by Achilles at the 7th Responsible Business Summit in London last month. Laura Clarke 2008-06-04T14:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/The-new-FPAL-servicethe-Evolution/ 2008 heralds an exciting year for FPAL, the system which has provided the backbone of oil & gas supplier selection for over 10 years is set for a new look and feel. Jason Stapleton 2008-06-04T12:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Achilles-and-APUG-to-exhibit-at-CEPSI-2008/ Achilles and APUG will be exhibiting at CEPSI 2008, from 27th to 31st October 2008. Jason Stapleton 2008-05-28T09:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Achilles-attends-May-Day-Summit/ Achilles recently attended a regional event as part of the Business in the Community (BiTC) May Day Summit on the 1st May 2008, to host a market stall promoting Achilles’ new carbon footprinting programme, CEMARS (Certified Emissions Measurement and Reduction Scheme). Jason Stapleton 2008-05-22T14:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Achilles-Gold-Sponsors-of-the-Responsible-Business-Summit/ Achilles were recently gold sponsors of the Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Summit held in London on May 13th and 14th. The Summit included a two day conference plus exhibition and was attended by several hundred delegates all interested to hear about recent developments in the field of corporate responsibility and discuss emerging best practice for communicating, implementing and monitoring corporate responsibility within organisations and more widely through supply chains. Jason Stapleton 2008-05-22T14:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/connvenio--the-Supplier-Information-System-for-the-transport-sector-in-Germany-soon/ For many years Achilles Nordic (Scandinavia), Achilles UK and Achilles Spain/Portugal has already been working with privatised and state-operated organisations from the transport industry. Today we can announce that three German public transport companies – in particular Rheinbahn (Düsseldorf), BOGESTRA (Bochum-Gelesenkirchener Straßenbahn) and üstra (Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe) – have come to the decision that Achilles develops and operates a tailored online supplier information and management system. Jason Stapleton 2008-05-20T08:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Connexio-grows-with-a-Danish-utility/ DONG Energy A/S signs up for Connexio Jason Stapleton 2008-05-16T11:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Power-Utilities-from-India-join-APUG/ Jindal Power and CESC have both recently joined APUG further expanding the network of buyers and suppliers across India and the Asia Pacific Region. Jason Stapleton 2008-05-09T09:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Who-is-Responsible-for-corporate-responsibility-in-the-supply-chain/ Achilles is running a Corporate Responsibility (CR) conference in Birmingham in June aimed specifically for suppliers who work with UK Utilities. The conference will include a number of presentations and workshops covering the implementation of CR in the supply chain, what Utilities expect of suppliers who are looking to work with them and how companies should be reporting and communicating their CR activities. Laura Clarke 2008-04-30T14:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Achilles-Group-heads-for-OTC-2008/ Achilles Group, with First Point International, and an official delegation from Norway, will be attending Offshore Technology Conference 2008. Jason Stapleton 2008-04-24T14:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Achilles-team-tops-Charity-Challenge-leaderboard/ A fiercely-contested but good-natured final saw 12 teams battling it out for first place in the Achilles-sponsored Outward Bound 2008 Charity Challenge final over the weekend. Jason Stapleton 2008-04-21T13:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Achilles-brings-carbon-footprinting-into-the-supply-chain/ Achilles is adding to its sustainable procurement services by bringing a world class carbon footprinting program to supply chains in the UK Utilities Sector. Laura Clarke 2008-04-18T15:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Procurement-becoming-central-to-corporate-competitiveness-concludes-AchillesELP-London-forum/ In the second day of the Achilles supply chain and procurement community forum, delegates heard how procurement is becoming increasingly vital for corporate competitiveness and sustainability. Jason Stapleton 2008-04-11T09:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/International-Procurement-Community-Rendezvous-in-London/ Leading supply-chain manager Achilles partnered with European Leaders in Procurement (ELP) to host a well-attended two day supply chain and procurement community conference which commenced today in London’s West End. Jason Stapleton 2008-04-09T16:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Achilles-strives-in-Charity-Challenge-to-reach-final-and-demonstrates-commitment-to-CSR/ Leading supply-chain manager, Achilles, has secured a place in the Outward Bound Charity Challenge Final. Sponsored by the firm as part of its CSR program, the Challenge raises money for under-privileged young people to attend outdoor educational courses. Laura Clarke 2008-04-07T11:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Significant-implications-for-the-risks-attaching-to-procurement-processes-in-the-public-and-utility-sectors/ Amongst the court case summaries recently added to THEMiS is the Newham case in the UK courts, which, taken with the ECJ case Lianakis seems to substantially expand the amount of information that regulated purchasers must make available to suppliers. Jason Stapleton 2008-04-01T11:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Achilles-launch-website-to-complement-their-new-brand-identity/ The new look Achilles Group website was launched on Tuesday 25th March. Jason Stapleton 2008-03-26T15:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Places-going-fast-for-first-ever-Achilles-Global-User-Conference2/ Demand for Achilles’ first-ever international conference in central London this spring is on the up – and the pressure isn’t only coming from existing customers. Jason Stapleton 2008-03-04T10:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Places-going-fast-for-first-ever-Achilles-Global-User-Conference/ Demand for Achilles’ first-ever international conference for customers (buyers) in central London this spring is on the up – and organisers are encouraging would-be delegates to make sure of their place by booking early. Jason Stapleton 2008-02-28T10:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Bacon-butties-raise-cash-for-Cancer-Research/ A taste bud tingling combination of bacon rolls and hand-made pancakes encouraged Abingdon-based Achilles staff to part with their cash earlier this month in a special fund-raising session to earn some cash for charity. Jason Stapleton 2008-02-27T15:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Thames-Water-man-joins-Achilles-as-Utilities-Director/ A NEWCOMER TO Achilles, Carl Millington, has been appointed as Director, Utilities, based in the Abingdon, UK office. Jason Stapleton 2008-02-27T11:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/I-Faber-and-Achilles-announce-new-partnership-deal/ i-Faber – a UniCredit Group company and European leader in the delivery of web-based services and solutions designed to manage procurement activities, and global supplier management company Achilles have joined forces in a new partnership announced this week. Jason Stapleton 2008-02-19T11:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Making-sense-of-CSR---free-seminar-from-Achilles--Oxford-University/ Making sense of corporate social responsibility – a study of the implementation process – is the focus of the next seminar planned by the Oxford-Achilles Working Group on CSR. Jason Stapleton 2008-02-14T16:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Sell-out-conference-hits-the-spot-for-delegates/ Very comprehensive, relevant and helpful – those were the general views of delegates attending the sell-out Achilles-organised conference ‘Operating Competitive Dialogue’. Jason Stapleton 2008-02-11T16:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Neil-Willings-To-Head-Up-New-Achilles-Assessment-Services/ Neil Willings has joined Achilles as Managing Director for the company’s newly-established Assessment Services business. EPiServer Administrator 2008-01-28T14:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/International-Conference-Unveiled-By-Achilles/ Achilles is to hold its first-ever international conference for customers (buyers) in central London this Spring – with a host of topics on the agenda. EPiServer Administrator 2008-01-18T09:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Fairtrade--Is-It-Working-Free-CSR-Seminar-From-Achilles--Oxford-University/ Are the principles behind the increasingly popular ‘Fairtrade’ approach to ethical sourcing and supply working in reality – or is the achievement of its ideals falling short of the target? EPiServer Administrator 2008-01-17T11:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/UN-CSR-Progress-Report-Published-By-Achilles/ International supplier management services company Achilles has posted its second official Communication on Progress (COP) as part of its commitment to a United Nations international initiative on corporate social responsibility. EPiServer Administrator 2008-01-07T09:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/University-Of-Nottingham-Considers-New-Procurement-Degree/ With increasing need for public procurement practitioners to have a good grasp of the legal dimensions of procurement in the 21st century, experts at Nottingham University are considering launching a new Master of Laws degree in procurement regulation – and are seeking feedback from interested parties. EPiServer Administrator 2008-01-04T09:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Competitive-dialogue-event-sells-out---New-dates-added/ A January conference organised by Achilles on the subject of operating competitive dialogue has proved so popular that it sold out within days. EPiServer Administrator 2007-12-19T09:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/EDP-and-Achilles--A-Winning-Combination/ Iberian energy company EDP – an established Achilles customer – won a top award for innovation at the recent ProcureCon 2007 conference in Brussels. EPiServer Administrator 2007-12-11T09:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/New-Chief-Information-Officer-for-Achilles/ Peter James has been appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Achilles Group, based at the company’s Abingdon headquarters. EPiServer Administrator 2007-12-11T09:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/CSR-Value-Creation-and-Public-Scrutiny--Dec-3rd-Free-Seminar/ Determining the extent of corporate social responsibility can be a challenge for today’s business – and a question that’s tackled head on by Laurence Cranmer in the next Oxford-Achilles Working Group on CSR seminar. EPiServer Administrator 2007-11-26T16:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/LOreal--EDP-Scoop-ProcureCon-Awards/ Cosmetics giant L’Oreal has scooped the top prize in the Achilles-sponsored ProcureCon 2007 corporate social responsibility award. EPiServer Administrator 2007-11-15T15:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Nov-22nd--CSR-from-an-Indian-Perspecitve--Free-Lecture/ Good CSR practice in business can bring benefits to both companies and societies, according to Indian entrepreneur Subroto Bagchi. EPiServer Administrator 2007-11-14T12:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Chambers-of-Commerce-check-out-Achilles-CSR-initiative/ Representatives from multinational organisations and city law firms have been hearing for themselves about new developments in the world of supply chains and corporate social responsibility, thanks to Achilles. EPiServer Administrator 2007-11-13T12:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/The-Norwegian-Approach-To-CSR--New-Achilles--SBS-Seminar/ The man responsible for StatoilHydro’s CSR (corporate social responsibility) strategy is the latest in a line-up of experts taking part in a series of Achilles-sponsored early evening seminars in Oxford. EPiServer Administrator 2007-10-31T14:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Shortlist-Announced-In-Achilles-Sponsored-ProcureCon-Award/ The front-runners in an Achilles-sponsored corporate social responsibility award category at this year’s ProcureCon event have been announced. EPiServer Administrator 2007-10-24T09:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/New-ICT-Sector-Director-Appointed-By-Achilles/ Achilles has appointed Paul McNeills to head up its information communications technology (ICT) team – its newest industry sector - based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. EPiServer Administrator 2007-10-18T09:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Coffee-and-Cakes-Boost-Macmillan-Fund-Raising-Efforts/ Hungry and thirsty staff at the Abingdon headquarters of global supplier management company Achilles raised £300 for a major UK cancer charity earlier this month. EPiServer Administrator 2007-10-12T09:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/Buying-Social-Justice-a-Legitimate-Route-to-Advance-Equality-and-Reduce-Discrimination/ How far should a government’ spending power by affected by social policy – and can such an approach be either efficient or legal? EPiServer Administrator 2007-10-03T09:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.com/en/global/news/ProcureCon-CSR-award-deadline-extended/ Companies that have developed ground-breaking procurement initiatives in the world of corporate social responsibility are invited to enter their schemes in a special category at this year’s ProcureCon 2007 conference. EPiServer Administrator 2007-10-01T09:30:00+01:00