Industry Insights
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.
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
According to a recent Procurement Leaders Trend Report, almost one-quarter…
Overcoming the Productivity Puzzle in UK Construction
The UK has been struggling with the productivity puzzle and…
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
As the modern slavery bill travels through parliament, the spotlight…
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
Supply chain visibility has been a hot topic in the…
How Achilles can help procurement teams deliver financial benefit
How much financial benefit does your procurement team deliver to…
Why does sustainable sourcing take so long to become a reality?
Global FMCG giant Mars has announced that it is working…
Create a world-class procurement team to minimise cost and risk
All buyers strive to have a world-class supply chain and…
Achilles launches supplier training courses
More than 80 per cent of the suppliers that belong…
How to ensure suppliers won’t be a health and safety risk
Employees make or break a company and you can’t operate…