Industry Insights
We’ve been a pivotal link between buyers and suppliers for nearly 30 years, which gives us the data and perspective to offer unique insights into supply chains and the topics that shape them. Here you’ll find our take on today’s key issues.

New Parliamentary Report Finds Gaps in UK’s Defences Against Forced Labour in Supply Chains
A new report from the UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on…

Leading Property Management Company Improves Supplier Onboarding Efficiency with Achilles
A leading property management company needed to replace its manual…

How FM & Property Teams Can Choose Sustainable Suppliers Without Compromising on Cost or Compliance
Learn how FM & property teams can source sustainable suppliers without compromising on cost or compliance using smart tools, vetting, and onboarding

Norway’s Climate Plan: Big Goals, Small Steps
Norway has set a bold new goal. By 2035, the…

How to Reduce Facilities Management Admin Burden through Supplier Relationships
Many facilities managers find themselves buried in administrative tasks; chasing paperwork, maintaining compliance logs, and manually tracking supplier information.

Who’s on board? Lack of supplier visibility threatens the maritime sector
Shipping is one of the most interdependent industries in the…

From Fragmented Construction Data to Full Visibility
Explore how UK construction firms can overcome data silos and gain full visibility with integrated risk and compliance tools across the supply chain.

Sipchem Partners with Achilles to Drive Supply Chain Transparency and ESG Excellence
Achilles selected by Sipchem to strengthen supplier performance and ESG visibility across its supply chain

UK Publishes Draft IFRS Sustainability Reporting Standards: What It Means for Your Business
Last week, the UK government formally issued draft Sustainability Reporting…

Resilience in an Uncertain World: Why Procurement is Central to National Stability
Across Europe and beyond, a subtle but serious shift is…

From Data to Disclosure: How Procurement Can Lead the Way in Non-Financial Reporting
In June 2025, Achilles’ Head of ESG and Compliance, Adam…

From Policy to Practice: Addressing the Enforcement Gap with Supplier Codes of Conducts
Procurement teams are no strangers to the growing expectations around…
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