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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.

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…

The Benefits of a CAS Audit for UK Construction Contractors

The Benefits of a CAS Audit for UK Construction Contractors

For construction contractors and clients across the UK, the Common…

VSME Explained: EU Sustainability Reporting for SMEs and Supply Chains 

VSME Explained: EU Sustainability Reporting for SMEs and Supply Chains 

VSME: EU Voluntary Sustainability Reporting for SMEs  As EU sustainability…

Another Omnibus Update: What last week’s European Parliament vote means for CSRD and CSDDD 

Another Omnibus Update: What last week’s European Parliament vote means for CSRD and CSDDD 

Date: 18 November, 2025 Last week, the European Parliament took…

Digital Security Act is now in force in Norway – Is your organisation ready?

Digital Security Act is now in force in Norway – Is your organisation ready?

On 1 October 2025, Norway started the Digital Security Act.…

The Omnibus Package: More EUncertainty

The Omnibus Package: More EUncertainty

After months of political wrangling and uncertainty, the EU’s Omnibus…

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…

How Achilles + DIRO Prevent Supplier Payment Fraud in Procurement

How Achilles + DIRO Prevent Supplier Payment Fraud in Procurement

Achilles + DIRO Supplier Bank Account Verification is now available…

Navigating Ontario’s New Energy Procurement Regulations with Confidence

Navigating Ontario’s New Energy Procurement Regulations with Confidence

Achilles helps energy organizations and suppliers adapt quickly to new…

Stopping Push Payment Fraud in Procurement: How Achilles + DIRO Protect Supplier Payments

Stopping Push Payment Fraud in Procurement: How Achilles + DIRO Protect Supplier Payments

Push payment fraud (also called authorised push payment fraud or…

Navigating Ethical Waters: How the Achilles Maritime Network Empowers Marine Insurers to Tackle Rising ESG Pressures 

Navigating Ethical Waters: How the Achilles Maritime Network Empowers Marine Insurers to Tackle Rising ESG Pressures 

Released earlier in August, a new information paper from the…