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.
What are conflict minerals?
The term Conflict Minerals describes 4 elements – Tin, Tantalum,…
Unethical supply chains: What’s the problem and how to deal with it
As the modern slavery bill travels through parliament, the spotlight…
Understanding the ESPD: A guide for suppliers
Are you aware of the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)…
5 reasons organisations need to map their supply chains
Supply chain visibility has been a hot topic in the…
How Achilles can help procurement teams deliver financial benefit
How much financial benefit does your procurement team deliver to…
Why does sustainable sourcing take so long to become a reality?
Global FMCG giant Mars has announced that it is working…
Create a world-class procurement team to minimise cost and risk
All buyers strive to have a world-class supply chain and…
Achilles launches supplier training courses
More than 80 per cent of the suppliers that belong…
How to ensure suppliers won’t be a health and safety risk
Employees make or break a company and you can’t operate…
Achilles’ 3 tips on how to be a good buyer
To operate smart, organisations need to be good at procurement.…
Five areas of supply chain risk
Weather, politics, economics, compliance and reputation are five key areas…
What does a responsible buyer look like?
The term responsible is defined as having an obligation to…