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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.

Achilles Ethical Business Impact Report 2025

Achilles Ethical Business Impact Report 2025

This report explores how Achilles and its clients are collaborating through the Ethical Business Programme to increase visibility of Social issues across the supply chain and using actionable data to prevent cases of exploitation associated with their business activities.

The Role of Customers in Supply Chain Management

The Role of Customers in Supply Chain Management

Customers are no longer just end-users of products and services. They are also key decision makers influencing how businesses manage their supply chains.

ESG on the radar as Asian shipowners and suppliers embrace transparent reporting

ESG on the radar as Asian shipowners and suppliers embrace transparent reporting

How an industry collaboration programme to increase supplier due diligence…

Public Safety Canada’s 2024 Report: Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains

Public Safety Canada’s 2024 Report: Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains

The long-awaited output from Public Safety Canada has arrived. On…

How External Factors Impact the Procurement Function

How External Factors Impact the Procurement Function

This article explores how external factors impact the procurement function. It offers practical solutions to strengthen resilience and address procurement risk factors.

GRI 14 Mining Standard: A Practical Guide for Sustainable Mining Operations

GRI 14 Mining Standard: A Practical Guide for Sustainable Mining Operations

Discover how the GRI 14 Mining Standard is shaping the…

Double Materiality and Materiality Assessments in Corporate Sustainability – Your questions answered

Double Materiality and Materiality Assessments in Corporate Sustainability – Your questions answered

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important component of corporate strategy and, as a result, businesses are increasingly recognizing the need to understand both their impact on the world and the world’s influence on them. In this article we answer your questions about this highly topical subject.

How Achilles Drives Efficiencies in Renewables Procurement

How Achilles Drives Efficiencies in Renewables Procurement

As the renewables sector continues to grow and evolve, procurement…

What you need to know about supply chain ethics

What you need to know about supply chain ethics

Supply chain ethics is essential when it comes to conducting responsible business. It impacts brand reputation and customer loyalty.

How Odfjell kept its eye on supply chain sustainability

How Odfjell kept its eye on supply chain sustainability

Shipowners are clear-eyed people, nowhere more so than in Norway…

Anti-Slavery Day 2024

Anti-Slavery Day 2024

Today marks Anti-Slavery Day as part of Anti-Slavery Week. A…

ESG Risk Management Strategies for Solar Supply Chains

ESG Risk Management Strategies for Solar Supply Chains

In this article we explore ESG risk management strategies to help companies manage their solar energy supply chains.