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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.

Supply Chain Risk Hotspots to look out for in the Construction Industry for 2024 and beyond

Supply Chain Risk Hotspots to look out for in the Construction Industry for 2024 and beyond

This article looks at pressing concerns poised to shape construction supply chains over the coming months. 

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…

Navigating the PPN 03/23 alongside the Common Assessment Standard:  Efficient, Compliant Procurement

Navigating the PPN 03/23 alongside the Common Assessment Standard:  Efficient, Compliant Procurement

PPN 03/23 revises procurement to streamline and standardise selection of suppliers. It aims to provide clarity to the pre-qualification process

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

Our OECD Best Practice Infographic outlines the 6 steps to…

Aligning the Building Safety Act through Common Assessment Standard V4

Aligning the Building Safety Act through Common Assessment Standard V4

Investigates the act's history, regulatory updates, and efforts of Build UK’s Common Assessment Standard (CAS) to align industry standards.

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…

Canada introduces Bill S211 – the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act

Canada introduces Bill S211 – the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act

New Act introduced on 1 January 2024 now includes additional…

White Paper: An introduction to Supply Chain Due Diligence Best Practice

White Paper: An introduction to Supply Chain Due Diligence Best Practice

Companies must now demonstrate a clear understanding of the impact…

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) has been provisionally approved. What does that mean for Business?

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) has been provisionally approved. What does that mean for Business?

Following lengthy discussions, Negotiators of the EU Council and Parliament…

A better way to do business with Achilles

A better way to do business with Achilles

A conversation with Smitha Shetty, Achilles Regional Director for APAC.…