For the fifth month in a row, the ifo Business Climate Index continues to rise – reaching 87.5 points in May. The industrial sector in particular is gaining momentum, driven by improved export expectations, which rose from -9.4 to -3.0 points. In numbers: This is the strongest export sentiment in over a year.
The meaning? The German economy is regaining confidence.
Between Optimism and Reality
But the upswing comes with question marks. Global supply chains remain fragile. The climate crisis, geopolitical tensions, raw material shortages – all continue to pose serious risks.
The Achilles Answer: Data-Driven. Forward-Looking. Resilient.
This is where we step in. At Achilles, our tools help companies:
- Identify supply chain risks early – through supplier screenings, risk analysis, supply chain mapping, and ESG criteria.
- Assess suppliers transparently on a global scale – using our pre-qualified supplier networks worldwide.
- Detect critical dependencies and build alternatives – data-driven and forward-looking.
- Fulfill due diligence obligations – from CSDDD and CSRD to global ESG standards.
Because: Growth needs a stable foundation.
Voices from the BME eSolution Days
At the BME eSolution Days 2025, our colleague and president Luis Olivié showed how companies can build real resilience through proactive supplier engagement and risk transparency.
His message: Those who prepare today can react faster tomorrow – and seize the opportunities others miss the day after.
Conclusion
The ifo Index sends a clear signal: The economy is ready to grow. But sustainable growth requires more than optimism – it needs robust, transparent, and forward-looking supply chains.
With Achilles, you lay the foundation.
