{"id":120325,"date":"2026-06-30T12:42:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T11:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.achilles.com\/supply-chain-risk-management\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T12:08:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T11:08:20","slug":"supply-chain-risk-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.achilles.com\/en-uk\/supply-chain-risk-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Supply Chain Risk Management"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Reduce supplier risk before it becomes business risk<\/h1>\r\n
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Supplier risk is increasingly distributed, dynamic and harder to control using fragmented data or periodic assessments. Organizations need continuous visibility, verified insight and a structured way to act on supplier risk across the supply chain.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n

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Achilles helps organizations move from supplier data to continuous risk intelligence.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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FROM VISIBILITY TO ACTION<\/p>\r\n

How Achilles helps organisations manage supplier risk<\/h2>\r\n
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Achilles enables organizations to turn fragmented supplier information into verified, actionable risk intelligence that supports faster, more confident decision-making.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Focus risk effort where it matters most<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Strengthen confidence through verification and assurance<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Reduce exposure through continuous improvement<\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n
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STEP ONE<\/p>\r\n

Prioritize Where to Focus with Achilles Risk Screening<\/h2>\r\n
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Identify the suppliers that present the greatest potential risk across your supply chain. By analysing multiple supplier risk indicators, Achilles Risk Screening helps you focus \u00a0activities where they will have the biggest impact.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n

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Earlier risk visibility<\/h3>\r\n
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Emerging supplier issues identified before disruption escalates<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n Learn more about Risk Screening<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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More efficient assurance<\/h3>\r\n
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Focus deeper review and engagement where exposure is highest.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Reduce manual effort<\/h3>\r\n
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Less time gathering fragmented external intelligence.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Governance confidence<\/h3>\r\n
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Greater visibility across the wider supply chain.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n

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STEP TWO<\/p>\r\n

Verify What Matters with Achilles Due Diligence and Assurance<\/h2>\r\n
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Whether assessing financial, operational or ethical risk areas, Achilles provides the evidence needed for confident decision-making, strengthened through verification, independent assessment and audit<\/a> where appropriate.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Validate supplier claims<\/h3>\r\n
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Go beyond self-declared information with verified data, independent assessments and audits<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n Learn more about Achilles Assurance<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Assess supplier risk<\/h3>\r\n
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Investigate higher-risk suppliers through detailed assessments that provide greater confidence in your decisions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Demonstrate robust due diligence<\/h3>\r\n
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Build an evidence-based approach to supplier due diligence that supports stronger governance and regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n

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STEP 3<\/p>\r\n

Improve Supplier Performance with Achilles Action Plans and Improvement Programs<\/h2>\r\n
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Real risk reduction comes from how effectively organizations and suppliers respond to findings and drive sustained improvement. Achilles supports structured collaboration between buyers and suppliers to close gaps, implement corrective actions and strengthen performance over time.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Track corrective actions<\/h3>\r\n
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Maintain visibility of supplier commitments, monitor progress against agreed actions and ensure issues are resolved effectively.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Support supplier improvement programs<\/h3>\r\n
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Enable structured improvement initiatives that help suppliers address root causes and strengthen performance in a consistent, measurable way.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Create a continuously improving supply chain<\/h3>\r\n
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Embed ongoing improvement into supplier relationships so performance strengthens over time and risk exposure is progressively reduced.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n

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THE RESULT<\/p>\r\n

Better supplier decisions. Stronger business outcomes.<\/h2>\r\n
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A targeted, risk-based approach helps organizations reduce supplier risk while making better use of limited assurance resources.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Reduce operational disruption<\/h3>\r\n
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Identify emerging supplier issues before they affect projects, operations or service delivery.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Lower the cost of supplier risk<\/h3>\r\n
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Address problems earlier to reduce delays, rework and the financial impact of supplier failures.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Reduce reactive management effort<\/h3>\r\n
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Spend less time responding to supplier issues and more time preventing them.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Strengthen governance and compliance<\/h3>\r\n
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Demonstrate a consistent, evidence-based approach to supplier risk management that supports regulatory and customer expectations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n

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ACHILLES RISK COMPONENTS<\/p>\n

Comprehensive Supply Chain Risk Assessment and Monitoring<\/h2>\n
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The Achilles solution features eight core modules, each made up of targeted risk components that address key areas of supplier risk. Clients can tailor their selection based on factors like geography, risk profile, and spend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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ACHILLES CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES<\/p>\n

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\u201cAchilles has enabled CBRE to consolidate our supplier screening, greatly improving our ability to quantify and manage supply chain risks while reducing administrative burden.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n

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Strengthening supplier risk management shouldn\u2019t add complexity to procurement.<\/h2>\r\n

ACHILLES INSIGHTS<\/h5>\r\n
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This white paper outlines the key challenges organizations face today and how to reduce effort while improving oversight and supplier relationships.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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WHY ACHILLES<\/h2>\r\n
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Most organizations already have access to supplier data. The challenge is knowing which risks matter, where to focus, and how to act with confidence. Achilles provides continuous supplier intelligence and risk insight, helping organisations move from fragmented data to trusted, decision-ready visibility across their supply base.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Continuous external signal monitoring<\/h3>\r\n
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Stay informed as supplier risk evolves through ongoing monitoring of external data, events and performance signals beyond static assessments.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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AI-assisted risk prioritisation<\/h3>\r\n
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Focus attention where it matters most using intelligent analysis that highlights emerging and material risks across your supplier base.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Trusted data, deep assurance and due diligence expertise<\/h3>\r\n
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Rely on independently verified supplier information, strengthened by decades of audit, assessment and compliance expertise.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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A continuously improving supplier intelligence network<\/h3>\r\n
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Benefit from a living network that strengthens over time as more suppliers, buyers and verification activities enhance the depth and reliability of insights.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\n\n

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Speak to an expert<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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Whether you’re strengthening regulatory compliance, improving operational resilience or protecting your reputation, Achilles helps you reduce supplier risk with confidence.<\/h5>\r\n