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In the last 12 months, almost a third (32%) of large UK companies had experienced issues due to a supplier’s financial instability.  Almost one in five (17%) had experienced problems due to a supplier’s poor health and safety practices.The survey found UK business had experienced…

Completing a prequalification questionnaire is a prerequisite for suppliers wanting to join one of Achilles’ communities, which are designed to give buyers and suppliers a platform where they can collaborate; enabling buyers to manage and mitigate risk whilst suppliers gain increased market reach in their…

Leading the Way: What good looks like and how to do it with real world examples . Implementing rigorous Supply Chain Due Diligence isn’t just about compliance — it’s about leading the charge in the energy sector and earning a reputation that sets you apart.…

A conversation with Smitha Shetty, Achilles Regional Director for APAC. In the early 90’s, Achilles started helping oil and gas and construction companies to achieve higher health and safety standards. Now, more than 30 years on, Achilles continues to support companies to drive up standards…

Oh no! This event has already happened. Don’t miss out again by checking out all our upcoming events The Procurement Bill going through Parliament involves a wholesale reform of the legal rules on public procurement that apply to English contracting authorities and utilities. Currently it looks likely…

The increase in the prominence of the ‘S’ of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) in conjunction with new supply chain due diligence legislation has led to more focus on audit as a due diligence instrument. Here we look at the benefits and challenges of using…

The construction sector is one of the most vibrant sectors of the UK economy. Expected to reach a market size of around £166 million by the end of the year, construction companies employ more than 2.2 million people nationwide. But while many firms are striving…

Register to watch the recording of this webinar: Offshore Wind Supply Chain – The next step for Energy Transition As the global energy transition commitment shifts toward securing a low carbon, clean energy combination with increased capacity from offshore wind energy and other renewable energy…

Risks highlighted in the 2021 Global Risks Report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) have made the shift in early 2022 to become ‘clear and present dangers’. As the preface to the current edition says: ‘Supply chain disruptions, inflation, debt, labour market gaps, protectionism and…

With the scaling down of many of the UK’s labour-intensive industries, parts of northern England have experienced growing levels of inequality. No longer able to depend on hub industries to drive regional growth and employment, these areas have increasingly missed out on the prosperity felt…

Oh no! This event has already happened. Don’t miss out again by checking out all our upcoming events What are the impacts of crises on global supply chains, and how can you prepare for the next supply chain disruption? To rise to the challenge of handling future…

Oh no! This event has already happened. Don’t miss out again by checking out all our upcoming events What can we expect in the new legislation that will replace the Public Contracts Regulations and other procurement regulations shortly? This week the Government published its formal response to…