The Achilles Network Difference

The Achilles Network

The Achilles Network lets clients monitor and report the overall risk ratings of all their suppliers in real time — all from one secure, centralized platform. Achilles Network clients benefit from continuous tracking of multiple individual risk factors, giving a detailed and dynamic view of supplier risk. Suppliers benefit from their own dedicated portal, making it easy to update information, submit documents, and maintain compliance. Plus, with JSON APIs, validated supply chain risk data can be seamlessly fed into most supplier management systems for stronger risk-based decision-making.

The Achilles Network Effect

The Achilles Network connects buyers and suppliers on a shared platform to manage risk more effectively, efficiently, and at scale. As more organisations join, collective insight grows — improving risk visibility, raising supplier standards, and enabling faster responses to disruption.

Suppliers complete one assessment for multiple clients, reducing duplication and saving time. It’s a many-to-many model that drives deeper validation, stronger resilience, and lower assurance costs through shared effort.

Go Beyond Data to Drive Real Impact

The Achilles Network is a technology-enabled service that goes far beyond raw, unverified data. We validate supplier information through document reviews, data validation, and active support to help suppliers meet client requirements. It’s a dynamic, managed solution that helps organisations take action, raise standards and reduce risk across the supply base.

Tailored Risk Assessment Aligned to Supplier Criticality

Not all suppliers carry the same risk or need the same level of assessment. Achilles uses a tiered approach, matching the depth of risk review to each supplier’s criticality. For most long-tail suppliers, cost-effective digital screening delivers essential insight. Higher-risk or critical suppliers receive enhanced assessments with full validation by our assurance team. For the highest-risk cases, we provide detailed desk reviews and on-site audits for maximum confidence.

You set the risk thresholds and define what’s acceptable. Achilles makes it easy to manage a tailored risk program at scale.

8 Components of a World-class Risk Management Programme

Unlike providers that focus on a single area, Achilles takes a holistic view of supplier risk. Our eight risk modules cover all key risk domains, from ESG and financials to compliance and beyond. Each programme is configurable, so clients can focus on what matters most based on geography, risk profile and spend.

ESG that stands up to scrutiny

What sets Achilles apart is the depth and flexibility of our ESG approach. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all questionnaire — it’s a configurable module built around real data, from modern slavery and human trafficking risk to environmental impact and diversity verification. Designed to meet OECD standards and global regulatory expectations, it gives you the assurance and insight needed for credible, auditable non-financial reporting.

Health and Safety Without Borders

With over 30 years’ experience in HSE, Achilles offers a truly global health and safety programme — not just a local solution. Designed to meet the demands of international supply chains, it forms a core part of our broader risk management approach alongside ESG, cyber security, financial stability and more.

AI-Powered, Expert-Led

Achilles is a technology-driven risk management company, but we don’t rely on automation alone. Our in-house AI capabilities are embedded across the platform, yet what truly sets us apart is how we combine this with 30 years of domain expertise and a global team on the ground in over 20 countries. It’s this balance of smart technology and human judgement that makes the Achilles Network both powerful and practical.

Pricing Options

Achilles’ Supplier Risk Management Programs can be primarily supplier-funded, client funded or a combination of both. The choice is up to the client.

Team Members

The Achilles team of professionals are based in more than 20 countries worldwide, speak 37 languages and are fully committed to ensuring each client’s program is fully supported for maximum efficiency. Our implementation team works with each client’s program to ensure a smooth onboarding of the program with minimal use of a client’s personnel time. Our validators, auditors account management and help desk teams are also available to provide support to assist clients as well as their suppliers.

Summary

Achilles’ proprietary Network solution has changed how companies can manage supplier risk. Our technology driven service based programs are different than any others as they offer companies the ability to proactively manage operational risks by monitoring suppliers in real time using validated data – and pool resources to share the cost of doing so. Achilles can provide this essential outsourced solution that reduces time and compliance costs for companies worldwide.