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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.

Why is health and safety important?

Why is health and safety important?

Everyone knows the saying “good health and safety is good…

The role of ethical procurement in business success

The role of ethical procurement in business success

We may believe that ethics are completely embedded in companies…

Considering nearshoring? A data driven approach

Considering nearshoring? A data driven approach

Blog post written by Nick Wildgoose BA (Hons) FCA FCIPS…

Top supply chain trends to watch out for in 2021

Top supply chain trends to watch out for in 2021

No one can deny that 2020 will go down in…

Auditing Santa: investigating labour practices in Santa’s workshop

Auditing Santa: investigating labour practices in Santa’s workshop

There’s no doubt that the logistical challenge of sourcing and…

Understanding and eliminating modern slavery in the UK: steps we can take today

Understanding and eliminating modern slavery in the UK: steps we can take today

In July 2019, a human trafficking ring was uncovered as…

Decarbonising the Oil and Gas industry

According to Forbes, the UK is spending 32 times more…

Achilles Connect: delivering insight and virtual networking to the infrastructure sector

Achilles Connect: delivering insight and virtual networking to the infrastructure sector

On 21 October, we hosted our first ever virtual members…

Who is Responsible for Health and Safety in Today’s World?

Who is Responsible for Health and Safety in Today’s World?

Simply put, everyone is responsible for managing health and safety…

Key factors when choosing suppliers

Key factors when choosing suppliers

Article written by Javier Caravantes, an Achilles Ambassador and Chief…

3 months to Brexit: the possible implications on procurement

3 months to Brexit: the possible implications on procurement

Guest blog post written by David Hansom, Partner and Head…

Towards energy transformation

Towards energy transformation

How renewables and Utilities can learn from each other. The…