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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.

New innovations critical to the oil and gas industry

New innovations critical to the oil and gas industry

The Achilles FPAL Industry Outlook Survey revealed that some suppliers…

5 reasons why suppliers should undergo an audit

5 reasons why suppliers should undergo an audit

Even if there is no legal or initial buyer requirement…

Putting modern slavery on the agenda

Putting modern slavery on the agenda

5 actions businesses can take immediately to understand and eliminate…

Cross industry contract opportunities for oil and gas suppliers

Cross industry contract opportunities for oil and gas suppliers

The Oil and Gas industry in the UKCS is in…

How to manage disruption risk when a supplier goes into administration

How to manage disruption risk when a supplier goes into administration

The UK economy has made significant strides towards a strong…

How to engage with your supply chain

How to engage with your supply chain

According to a recent Procurement Leaders Trend Report, almost one-quarter…

Overcoming the Productivity Puzzle in UK Construction

Overcoming the Productivity Puzzle in UK Construction

The UK has been struggling with the productivity puzzle and…

What are conflict minerals?

What are conflict minerals?

The term Conflict Minerals describes 4 elements – Tin, Tantalum,…

Unethical supply chains: What’s the problem and how to deal with it

Unethical supply chains: What’s the problem and how to deal with it

As the modern slavery bill travels through parliament, the spotlight…

Understanding the ESPD: A guide for suppliers

Understanding the ESPD: A guide for suppliers

Are you aware of the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)…

5 reasons organisations need to map their supply chains

5 reasons organisations need to map their supply chains

Supply chain visibility has been a hot topic in the…

How Achilles can help procurement teams deliver financial benefit

How Achilles can help procurement teams deliver financial benefit

How much financial benefit does your procurement team deliver to…