Transformation is everywhere. But often ineffective. Companies invest in digital tools, new reporting systems, sustainability targets. Yet change stalls. Why?
Because transformation is treated as a project, not a system. Data sits in silos. People resist change. Sustainability is handled as compliance, not as a growth driver. The result: fragmented initiatives, rising costs, and a widening gap between goals and real progress.
The challenge
Fraunhofer’s latest study “Transformation wirksam steuern” found the same issue across industries: Even well-prepared organisations lack the data, culture, and coordination to make transformation stick. Three weaknesses appear again and again:
- 1. Data without direction – Technology is implemented, but insights are not used for decisions.
- 2. Culture without ownership – Teams want change but lack clear responsibility or shared goals.
- 3. Sustainability without structure – ESG actions are reactive, not embedded in daily work.
Transformation fails when these three areas work in isolation.
The solution
Fraunhofer’s approach shows what works:
- Build a data-driven foundation that connects performance, risk, and sustainability information.
- Create a collaborative culture that empowers teams to act on insights.
- Align sustainability goals with business objectives — measurable, comparable, auditable.
Transformation needs reliable data, cross-team ownership, and evidence-based governance.
How Achilles helps
At Achilles, we see the same pattern in global supply chains and help companies close these gaps.
Data and technology: Our platforms connect verified supplier, ESG, and risk data in one place. Real-time insights replace assumptions. Leaders can see where the biggest transformation levers are. From carbon reduction to compliance.
Culture and collaboration: We help organisations move from checking boxes to building trust. With shared standards and transparency, procurement and sustainability teams work together, not in silos.
Sustainability transformation: Achilles data provides a factual base for setting and tracking sustainability targets. Companies can measure progress, prove impact, and prioritise suppliers that move with them.
Transformation fails when it’s left to chance. It succeeds when companies treat data, people, and sustainability as one system. That’s how change becomes measurable. That’s how organisations stay resilient. And that’s how Achilles helps businesses make transformation work.
