The Achilles Veritas Difference

Achilles Veritas

Achilles Veritas verifies the “truth” for conducting business. It provides a simple UI/UX design that allows clients to easily monitor and report the overall risk ratings of all of their suppliers in real time and managed in one secure location.

One of the unique features of Veritas is that it allows many individual risk components to be continuously monitored. Client users are alerted to any changes in the risk rating for these components. Suppliers are also provided a Veritas supplier portal which allows them to easily update information, submit documents and manage their compliance. Veritas also includes JSON APIs that allows it to integrate with most supplier management platforms.

Service vs. Data Source

The primary difference between Achilles and data only providers like D&B, Thomson Reuters, etc. is that Achilles is not a “data source or searchable database” but rather we are a “technology driven service company”. Data source companies provide raw data which has not been adjudicated (meaning verified) and they do not validate documents. Achilles’ services include the adjudication of data, physical review of documents and a support system that assists suppliers to get into compliance with their client’s risk assessment requirements.

Veritas’ Risk Modules

Achilles has created eight primary modules that are comprised of a subset of risk components targeting key areas of supplier risk. Each client can select the modules and/or components which best meets their needs based on factors such as geography, risk and spend.

Digital Insurance Verification

Achilles has created dynamic data integrations between Veritas and the leading Agency Management Systems (AMS) which are directly integrated with the insurance carrier’s databases eliminating the need to request a Certificate of Insurance (COI).

Using this technology, Achilles digitally requests insurance verification data directly from the supplier’s agent. The verification is done in real time and compared against Achilles’ client requirements. This integration continuously monitors the carrier’s databases for any changes or updates and if detected, will update the supplier’s risk assessment instantly.

ESG that stands up to scrutiny

The Achilles Supplier Risk Assessment Program is also designed to help clients learn more about how their suppliers are addressing the three key pillars of ESG. 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 is significantly less expensive and much easier to complete than the Avetta and ISNetworld programs. This market leading program forms a core part of our enterprise-wide supplier risk assessment programs alongside Digital Insurance Verification (DIV), 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 supplier funded (no cost to client), client funded or a combination of client funded (Strategic Suppliers) and supplier funded (Non-strategic Suppliers). 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 Veritas 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 with real time alerts using adjudicated data. Achilles can provide this essential outsourced solution that reduces time and compliance costs for companies worldwide.