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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.

AI adoption accelerates in supplier risk management, but reliable data collection and continuous monitoring remain essential, Achilles survey finds

AI adoption accelerates in supplier risk management, but reliable data collection and continuous monitoring remain essential, Achilles survey finds

Research shows 37% of organisations are already piloting or using…

Building Visibility and Assurance Across GNFR Supply Chains in Retail

Building Visibility and Assurance Across GNFR Supply Chains in Retail

In retail, supply chain management often prioritises fast-moving consumer goods…

AI-Driven Supply Chain Management – In-House vs Outsourced Solutions

AI-Driven Supply Chain Management – In-House vs Outsourced Solutions

Key Takeaways: AI and Outsourcing in Supply Chain Management Global…

What Critical Raw Materials are Posing the Greatest Threat to Global Supply Chains?

What Critical Raw Materials are Posing the Greatest Threat to Global Supply Chains?

Explore eight essential raw materials in shortage for 2024, affecting supply chain security across industries.

Spotting the Red Flags of Modern Slavery: BBC Documentary Highlights Key Warning Signs Employers Must Not Ignore

Spotting the Red Flags of Modern Slavery: BBC Documentary Highlights Key Warning Signs Employers Must Not Ignore

New findings by the BBC show modern slavery continues to be a pressing issue in the UK, and it’s often hidden in plain sight. What can businesses learn from this latest exposé?

World Day Against Child Labour

World Day Against Child Labour

Highlighting Corporate Responsibility Through Supply Chain Transparency World Day Against…

An Introduction to EU Forced Labour Regulation  

An Introduction to EU Forced Labour Regulation  

On the 13 March 2024, the European Union agreed to adopt legislation…

An update on the CSDDD – what it now means for businesses and what is likely to happen next 

An update on the CSDDD – what it now means for businesses and what is likely to happen next 

You could be forgiven for losing track of where things…

The 5 qualities of a perfect supplier

The 5 qualities of a perfect supplier

What does the perfect supplier look like in the eyes…

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) 

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) 

The world of sustainability is awash with acronyms and it…

How to adopt an OECD-aligned due diligence approach for CSDDD: An Achilles Step By Step Guide

How to adopt an OECD-aligned due diligence approach for CSDDD: An Achilles Step By Step Guide

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) specifies six steps…

Getting prepared for Lieferkettengesetz and avoiding BAFA reporting headaches

Getting prepared for Lieferkettengesetz and avoiding BAFA reporting headaches

A key element of the Lieferkettengesetz is the completion of…