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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.

Posidonia 2026: What the Maritime Industry is Talking About

Posidonia 2026: What the Maritime Industry is Talking About

Conversations from Posidonia – we review one of the largest…

How Canadian Rail Operators Can Reduce Contractor Risk in Procurement

How Canadian Rail Operators Can Reduce Contractor Risk in Procurement

Canadian rail procurement teams face increasing pressure to reduce contractor…

Modern Slavery in the UK: Why Business Risk Is Rapidly Evolving

Modern Slavery in the UK: Why Business Risk Is Rapidly Evolving

As exploitation becomes more sophisticated and technology-driven, organisations face growing…

What is a Supply Chain HSE Audit? A Guide to Supplier Health and Safety Assurance

What is a Supply Chain HSE Audit? A Guide to Supplier Health and Safety Assurance

We asked Achilles Global Head of Audit, Will Nelson to…

Reducing Modern Slavery Risks in Australian Supply Chains

Reducing Modern Slavery Risks in Australian Supply Chains

When Australia strengthened its national response to modern slavery through…

How Australian Construction Companies Can Reduce Supply Chain Risk with Achilles

How Australian Construction Companies Can Reduce Supply Chain Risk with Achilles

Construction is a key driver of the Australian economy, contributing…

Renewable Energy Boom Exposes Supply Chain Risks

Renewable Energy Boom Exposes Supply Chain Risks

Renewables have overtaken coal as the world’s largest source of…

Protecting Swedish Utilities and Construction from Hidden Threats

Protecting Swedish Utilities and Construction from Hidden Threats

In August 2025, Miljödata, a supplier for around 200 Swedish…

From Data to Disclosure: How Procurement Can Lead the Way in Non-Financial Reporting

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

From Policy to Practice: Addressing the Enforcement Gap with Supplier Codes of Conducts

Procurement teams are no strangers to the growing expectations around…

A Practical Guide to Simplify Supplier Selection in Fast-Growing GCC Projects

A Practical Guide to Simplify Supplier Selection in Fast-Growing GCC Projects

Discover how to streamline the supplier selection process in Saudi Arabia & the UAE using automation, visibility tools, & compliance best practices

Building Resilient Supply Chains: How On-Site Audits Elevate Standards and Mitigate Risks in APAC

Building Resilient Supply Chains: How On-Site Audits Elevate Standards and Mitigate Risks in APAC

In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, supply chains are under the…