http://www.achilles.co.uk//en/global/Misc/RSS/Achilles-Group-News/ Achilles Group news feed EN http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-form-exclusive-partnership-with-Turkish-Procurement-Solution-Provider-Promena/ Achilles, global leaders in supplier information management announced today that it has signed an partnership agreement with Promena, Turkey’s leading provider of strategic sourcing and procurement solutions. Larisa Nesterova 2010-06-29T14:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-receives-government-approval-to-provide-the-Early-Action-Metric-in-the-CRC-Energy-Efficiency-Scheme/ The Environment Agency has approved CEMARS, the chosen certification standard for Achilles’ carbonReduction programme, as an Early Action Metric in the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme. Charlotte Vereker 2010-06-07T10:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-appoints-new-Global-Sales-Director/ Achilles is pleased to announce the appointment of Roberto Persico to the position of Sales Director. Roberto has over 20 years experience in sales and business development, working in international business with a proven track record in driving revenues and opening up new markets. Charlotte Vereker 2010-05-27T13:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Worlds-Leading-Experts-in-Public-Procurement-gather-in-Nottingham-for-Global-Revolution-IV/ The fourth Global Revolution conference opens on Monday 19th April. The prestigious conference, held jointly by the University of Nottingham and the University of Copenhagen, brings together both academia and business professionals from across the globe to discuss key issues and updates in public procurement regulation and education. Charlotte Vereker 2010-04-19T10:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Supply-Chain-Accountability-takes-a-step-forward-in-the-Electronics-Industry-/ Achilles Information Ltd. Have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) to drive forward the progress of one of the world’s foremost collaborative initiatives that tackles the complex issue of corporate responsibility in global supply chains. Charlotte Vereker 2010-03-10T08:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-throws-down-the-gauntlet/ Achilles, principle sponsor of The Outward Bound Professional Charity Challenge 2010, will be fielding two teams for the heats on the 12th – 14th March - including Achilles’ CEO, Colin Maund and group HR Manager, John Cameron. Charlotte Vereker 2010-03-03T10:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-sponsor-latest-seminar-of-Portuguese-Association-for-Purchasing-and-Materials-management-APCADEC/ Achilles has sponsored the latest seminar at APCADEC (The Portuguese Association for Purchasing and Materials Management). Charlotte Vereker 2010-02-03T14:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Landmark-Total-Reached-Accountability-of-1000-facilities-in-the-electronics-industry-now-measured-through--E-TASC-Electronics---Tool-for-Accountable-Supply-Chains-/ Subscribers to the leading tool for managing accountability in the electronics supply chain, E-TASC have now submitted a combined total of over 1000 supplying facilities to the database. Charlotte Vereker 2009-12-16T09:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-Blog-goes-Live-/ Today sees the launch of the Achilles corporate blog, a regularly updated commentary and forum for debate on issues challenging the procurement and supply chain space. Charlotte Vereker 2009-12-03T11:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-offer-ProcureCon-2009-delegates-insights-into-managing-risk-in-the-Supply-Chain/ Achilles Chief Operating Officer Luis Olivié and Eric Rottee, Head of Transversal Projects at Electrabel were invited to speak at ProcureCon 2009 on the topical area of managing risk in the supply chain. Charlotte Vereker 2009-11-23T11:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-demonstrates-commitment-to-sustainability-by-becoming-a-member-of-BSR-/ Achilles has become a member of the Business for Social Responsibility Network (BSR), an organisation committed to helping major companies develop sustainable business strategies. Charlotte Vereker 2009-11-10T12:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Public-Procurement-Global-Revolution-IV--Two-Day-International-Conference-/ A two day international conference at the University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus Conference Centre, April 19-20th, 2010. Charlotte Vereker 2009-11-04T13:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-to-host-ONCE-2009-Fall-Global-Executive-Summit/ The Open Network for Commerce Exchange (ONCE) and Achilles Group, one of the largest supplier management service providers in the world, are to host the ONCE 2009 Fall Executive Summit, from the 18-20th October, at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Great Park, Berkshire, UK, bringing together the world’s leaders in B2B e-commerce to discuss in a peer to peer environment “P2PDuring Global Economic Recession”. Charlotte Vereker 2009-10-16T10:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Colin-Maund-named-as-Ernst--Youngs-Entrepreneur-of-the-Year-2009-IT-Services--/ Abingdon 8th October 2009: Colin Maund, CEO of The Achilles Group was awarded with Ernst & Young’s UK Entrepreneur of the Year Award® 2009 for IT Services, at a reception sponsored by the CBI, in London on the evening of the 6th October. Charlotte Vereker 2009-10-08T12:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/APUGs-First-South-China-Cluster-Meeting-Held/ The first APUG South China Cluster meeting hosted by CLP Power Hong Kong was held on 24th and 25th of September and brought together a network of procurement professionals. Charlotte Vereker 2009-10-06T13:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-to-Speak-at-Procurement-Leaders-Forum/ Achilles are delighted to be speaking at the Procurement Leaders Forum 2009 which takes place in Amsterdam on the 14th October. Charlotte Vereker 2009-09-28T11:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-strengthens-Senior-Management-Team-/ Achilles, has expanded its senior management team this month with two new hires. Charlotte Vereker 2009-08-13T11:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Visit-Achilles--at-Offshore-Europe-2009/ FPAL will once again be exhibiting during Offshore Europe 2009, however this year, you will find us in stand 1037 in the heart of Exhibition Zone 2. Charlotte Vereker 2009-08-04T09:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-wins-MS-Gold-Award-for-the-Fourth-Time/ Microsoft has once again awarded Achilles its highest partnership status - gold – for the fourth time. Charlotte Vereker 2009-08-03T10:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-offer-the-Worlds-first-Internationally-Accredited-greenhouse-gas-certification-Programme/ Achilles partner Landcare Research, has achieved the first ever ISO 14065 accreditation for its greenhouse gas certification programmes Charlotte Vereker 2009-07-22T13:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-CEO-named-as-an-Ernst--Young-Entrepreneur-Of-the-Year-2009/ Colin Maund, CEO of Achilles has been named as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2009 Winner London & South Region. He was selected from over 100 finalists to receive this award and will now go forward to a national final in October to compete with 53 top executives from across the UK for the title Ernst & Young Overall UK Entrepreneur Of The Year. Charlotte Vereker 2009-06-29T14:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Congratulations-to-Coutts--Winners-of-the-Outward-Bound-Charity-Challenge-2009/ Achilles is delighted to congratulate Coutts on becoming the 2009 winners of the Outward Bound Professional Charity Challenge. Jason Stapleton 2009-06-08T09:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/The-Outward-Bound-Trust-Awarded-International-Carbon-Footprint-Certification-/ The Outward Bound Trust has become one of the first organisations in the UK to be awarded the Carbon Emissions Management and Reductions (CEMARS) certification. Charlotte Vereker 2009-05-18T13:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Full-Attendance-at-Achilles-Competitive-Dialogue-Conference/ The latest Achilles Competitive Dialogue conference attracted a full house last week, proving that this new procurement method continues to flourish. Laura Clarke 2009-05-05T12:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Slovenske-elektrarne-as-a-member-of-Enel-Group-and-Italian-Slovak-Chamber-of-Commerce-in-Slovakia-host-Partnership-Workshops-for-Utility-suppliers/ Slovenské elektrárne, a member of Enel Group, in cooperation with the Italian-Slovak chamber of commerce and the Italian Embassy in Slovakia, have launched a series of suppliers’ workshops with Achilles, a renowned sustainable procurement services’ qualification company. Charlotte Vereker 2009-04-08T13:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-Workshop-Offers-Clarity-on-Framework-Agreements/ An Achilles workshop, run by two of the UK’s foremost experts in EU procurement, took place last week to help delegates understand the complexity surrounding the topical issue of framework agreements. . Laura Clarke 2009-03-30T09:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Warriors-Return-Achilles-Customers-and-Staff-Complete-the-Outward-Bound-Professional-Charity-Challenge/ The final heat of the Outward Bound Professional Charity Challenge, sponsored by Achilles, took place at the weekend. The teams undertook gladiatorial challenges that required both brain and brawn to survive a weekend of outdoor activities to raise money for the Outward Bound Trust. Charlotte Vereker 2009-03-27T14:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-to-continue-collaboration-with-Oxford-Universitys-Said-Business-School/ Achilles Group is pleased to confirm the continuation of their collaborative work with the Oxford University Said Business School. The Oxford-Achilles Working Group on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) provides a forum for debate on supply chain issues, inviting representatives from both industry and academia to provide insight into this topical area of debate. Charlotte Vereker 2009-03-23T09:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-carbonReduction-Programme-Awards-first-CEMARS-Certification/ Achilles is pleased to announce that MWH UK has become its first client to receive CEMARS (Certified Emissions Measurement and Reduction Scheme) certification in association with the Achilles carbonReduction programme. Charlotte Vereker 2009-02-23T11:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/South-Pole-Success-for-Achilles-Chairman/ Achilles chairman Kevin Gaskell and his son Matt have successfully completed their attempt to reach the South Pole unsupported Charlotte Vereker 2009-01-19T15:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/New-University-of-Nottingham-LLMDiplomaCertificate-programme-in-Public-Procurement-Law-and-Policy/ The University of Nottingham, School of Law, has formally launched an innovative new LLM/Diploma/Certificate programme in Public Procurement Law and Policy (Executive Programme). Jason Stapleton 2008-12-22T09:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/E-TASC-Electronics---Tool-for-Accountable-Supply-Chains-Expands-East--Chinese-Language-Version-Now-Available/ The leading tool for managing accountability in the electronics supply chain, E-TASC (Electronics - Tool for Accountable Supply Chains), has launched a Chinese language version. Charlotte Vereker 2008-12-08T15:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Change-to-VAT---Customer-Notice/ You can’t have missed today’s news that UK Chancellor Alistair Darling has cut the rate of VAT to 15%. The VAT change takes effect from 1st December 2008 and will last until the end of 2009. Jason Stapleton 2008-11-25T13:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-congratulate-ProcureCon-2008-Sustainability-Award-Winners/ AkzoNobel, the Dutch based paints, coatings and specialty chemicals company, beat off competition from global giants Hewlett Packard and British Telecom to take the award for Sustainablity at this year’s ProcureCon Awards. The award, sponsored by Achilles, is presented to companies that have demonstrated true leadership in driving the sustainablity agenda in procurement forward. Charlotte Vereker 2008-11-20T15:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-Lead-the-Debate-in-Sustainable-Procurement/ Achilles, the leading supplier management services company, joined forces with key business leaders in the procurement field to host an interactive roundtable session on the topical issue of sustainable procurement at the latest Procurement Leaders Forum in Amsterdam. Charlotte Vereker 2008-11-03T11:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Let-Battle-commence-Achilles-support-The-Outward-Bound-Professional-Charity-Challenge-2009/ Achilles, the leading supplier management services company, is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the 2009 Outward Bound Professional Charity Challenge set to take place in March 2009. Jason Stapleton 2008-10-21T15:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Must-contracting-authorities-now-play-poker-with-all-their-cards-face-up/ A number of recent cases have made it clear that there should be full disclosure of how tenders are to be assessed. Jason Stapleton 2008-09-15T16:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/CPV-codes-are-changing/ The CPV codes are changing on the 12th September 2008. Currently there are 7,000 plus CPV codes; this will change to 10,000 plus codes. Some codes are new; some codes are the same; other codes have had descriptions or code changed. Jason Stapleton 2008-09-05T13:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/ProSP-a-new-classification-and-registration-suppliers-system-for-the-public-sector/ The suppliers' system ProSP will be launched next 14th of July giving service to Egmasa, (Environmental Management Company) public company of Andalucia. Jason Stapleton 2008-07-11T11:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/HgCapital-invests-in-Achilles/ HgCapital, the European sector-focused private equity investor, today announced that it is investing in Achilles Group Ltd (“Achilles”), a global leader in services for sustainable procurement focusing on buyer-sponsored supplier data management and validation services. Jason Stapleton 2008-06-13T19:15:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Utility-buyers-engage-with-suppliers-on-CR-in-the-supply-chain/ The recent Achilles Corporate Responsibility in the Supply Chain conference in Birmingham, was a valuable and informative day. The conference was heralded as a very successful insight into CR a current key industry topic and worthwhile for all delegates. Laura Clarke 2008-06-12T16:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/GMR-Energy-Limited-from-India-joins-APUG/ GMR Energy Limited, joins Jindal Power and CESC, as recent new members of APUG from India. Jason Stapleton 2008-06-10T09:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Delegates-collaborate-at-the-Ethical-Corporation-conference/ Collaboration is the key to improving corporate responsibility in supply chains. That was the conclusion of a successful workshop hosted by Achilles at the 7th Responsible Business Summit in London last month. Laura Clarke 2008-06-04T14:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/The-new-FPAL-servicethe-Evolution/ 2008 heralds an exciting year for FPAL, the system which has provided the backbone of oil & gas supplier selection for over 10 years is set for a new look and feel. Jason Stapleton 2008-06-04T12:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-and-APUG-to-exhibit-at-CEPSI-2008/ Achilles and APUG will be exhibiting at CEPSI 2008, from 27th to 31st October 2008. Jason Stapleton 2008-05-28T09:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-attends-May-Day-Summit/ Achilles recently attended a regional event as part of the Business in the Community (BiTC) May Day Summit on the 1st May 2008, to host a market stall promoting Achilles’ new carbon footprinting programme, CEMARS (Certified Emissions Measurement and Reduction Scheme). Jason Stapleton 2008-05-22T14:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-Gold-Sponsors-of-the-Responsible-Business-Summit/ Achilles were recently gold sponsors of the Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Summit held in London on May 13th and 14th. The Summit included a two day conference plus exhibition and was attended by several hundred delegates all interested to hear about recent developments in the field of corporate responsibility and discuss emerging best practice for communicating, implementing and monitoring corporate responsibility within organisations and more widely through supply chains. Jason Stapleton 2008-05-22T14:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/connvenio--the-Supplier-Information-System-for-the-transport-sector-in-Germany-soon/ For many years Achilles Nordic (Scandinavia), Achilles UK and Achilles Spain/Portugal has already been working with privatised and state-operated organisations from the transport industry. Today we can announce that three German public transport companies – in particular Rheinbahn (Düsseldorf), BOGESTRA (Bochum-Gelesenkirchener Straßenbahn) and üstra (Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe) – have come to the decision that Achilles develops and operates a tailored online supplier information and management system. Jason Stapleton 2008-05-20T08:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Connexio-grows-with-a-Danish-utility/ DONG Energy A/S signs up for Connexio Jason Stapleton 2008-05-16T11:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Power-Utilities-from-India-join-APUG/ Jindal Power and CESC have both recently joined APUG further expanding the network of buyers and suppliers across India and the Asia Pacific Region. Jason Stapleton 2008-05-09T09:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Who-is-Responsible-for-corporate-responsibility-in-the-supply-chain/ Achilles is running a Corporate Responsibility (CR) conference in Birmingham in June aimed specifically for suppliers who work with UK Utilities. The conference will include a number of presentations and workshops covering the implementation of CR in the supply chain, what Utilities expect of suppliers who are looking to work with them and how companies should be reporting and communicating their CR activities. Laura Clarke 2008-04-30T14:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-Group-heads-for-OTC-2008/ Achilles Group, with First Point International, and an official delegation from Norway, will be attending Offshore Technology Conference 2008. Jason Stapleton 2008-04-24T14:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-team-tops-Charity-Challenge-leaderboard/ A fiercely-contested but good-natured final saw 12 teams battling it out for first place in the Achilles-sponsored Outward Bound 2008 Charity Challenge final over the weekend. Jason Stapleton 2008-04-21T13:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-brings-carbon-footprinting-into-the-supply-chain/ Achilles is adding to its sustainable procurement services by bringing a world class carbon footprinting program to supply chains in the UK Utilities Sector. Laura Clarke 2008-04-18T15:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Procurement-becoming-central-to-corporate-competitiveness-concludes-AchillesELP-London-forum/ In the second day of the Achilles supply chain and procurement community forum, delegates heard how procurement is becoming increasingly vital for corporate competitiveness and sustainability. Jason Stapleton 2008-04-11T09:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/International-Procurement-Community-Rendezvous-in-London/ Leading supply-chain manager Achilles partnered with European Leaders in Procurement (ELP) to host a well-attended two day supply chain and procurement community conference which commenced today in London’s West End. Jason Stapleton 2008-04-09T16:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-strives-in-Charity-Challenge-to-reach-final-and-demonstrates-commitment-to-CSR/ Leading supply-chain manager, Achilles, has secured a place in the Outward Bound Charity Challenge Final. Sponsored by the firm as part of its CSR program, the Challenge raises money for under-privileged young people to attend outdoor educational courses. Laura Clarke 2008-04-07T11:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Significant-implications-for-the-risks-attaching-to-procurement-processes-in-the-public-and-utility-sectors/ Amongst the court case summaries recently added to THEMiS is the Newham case in the UK courts, which, taken with the ECJ case Lianakis seems to substantially expand the amount of information that regulated purchasers must make available to suppliers. Jason Stapleton 2008-04-01T11:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Achilles-launch-website-to-complement-their-new-brand-identity/ The new look Achilles Group website was launched on Tuesday 25th March. Jason Stapleton 2008-03-26T15:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Places-going-fast-for-first-ever-Achilles-Global-User-Conference2/ Demand for Achilles’ first-ever international conference in central London this spring is on the up – and the pressure isn’t only coming from existing customers. Jason Stapleton 2008-03-04T10:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Places-going-fast-for-first-ever-Achilles-Global-User-Conference/ Demand for Achilles’ first-ever international conference for customers (buyers) in central London this spring is on the up – and organisers are encouraging would-be delegates to make sure of their place by booking early. Jason Stapleton 2008-02-28T10:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Bacon-butties-raise-cash-for-Cancer-Research/ A taste bud tingling combination of bacon rolls and hand-made pancakes encouraged Abingdon-based Achilles staff to part with their cash earlier this month in a special fund-raising session to earn some cash for charity. Jason Stapleton 2008-02-27T15:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Thames-Water-man-joins-Achilles-as-Utilities-Director/ A NEWCOMER TO Achilles, Carl Millington, has been appointed as Director, Utilities, based in the Abingdon, UK office. Jason Stapleton 2008-02-27T11:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/I-Faber-and-Achilles-announce-new-partnership-deal/ i-Faber – a UniCredit Group company and European leader in the delivery of web-based services and solutions designed to manage procurement activities, and global supplier management company Achilles have joined forces in a new partnership announced this week. Jason Stapleton 2008-02-19T11:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Making-sense-of-CSR---free-seminar-from-Achilles--Oxford-University/ Making sense of corporate social responsibility – a study of the implementation process – is the focus of the next seminar planned by the Oxford-Achilles Working Group on CSR. Jason Stapleton 2008-02-14T16:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Sell-out-conference-hits-the-spot-for-delegates/ Very comprehensive, relevant and helpful – those were the general views of delegates attending the sell-out Achilles-organised conference ‘Operating Competitive Dialogue’. Jason Stapleton 2008-02-11T16:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Neil-Willings-To-Head-Up-New-Achilles-Assessment-Services/ Neil Willings has joined Achilles as Managing Director for the company’s newly-established Assessment Services business. EPiServer Administrator 2008-01-28T14:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/International-Conference-Unveiled-By-Achilles/ Achilles is to hold its first-ever international conference for customers (buyers) in central London this Spring – with a host of topics on the agenda. EPiServer Administrator 2008-01-18T09:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Fairtrade--Is-It-Working-Free-CSR-Seminar-From-Achilles--Oxford-University/ Are the principles behind the increasingly popular ‘Fairtrade’ approach to ethical sourcing and supply working in reality – or is the achievement of its ideals falling short of the target? EPiServer Administrator 2008-01-17T11:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/UN-CSR-Progress-Report-Published-By-Achilles/ International supplier management services company Achilles has posted its second official Communication on Progress (COP) as part of its commitment to a United Nations international initiative on corporate social responsibility. EPiServer Administrator 2008-01-07T09:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/University-Of-Nottingham-Considers-New-Procurement-Degree/ With increasing need for public procurement practitioners to have a good grasp of the legal dimensions of procurement in the 21st century, experts at Nottingham University are considering launching a new Master of Laws degree in procurement regulation – and are seeking feedback from interested parties. EPiServer Administrator 2008-01-04T09:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Competitive-dialogue-event-sells-out---New-dates-added/ A January conference organised by Achilles on the subject of operating competitive dialogue has proved so popular that it sold out within days. EPiServer Administrator 2007-12-19T09:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/EDP-and-Achilles--A-Winning-Combination/ Iberian energy company EDP – an established Achilles customer – won a top award for innovation at the recent ProcureCon 2007 conference in Brussels. EPiServer Administrator 2007-12-11T09:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/New-Chief-Information-Officer-for-Achilles/ Peter James has been appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Achilles Group, based at the company’s Abingdon headquarters. EPiServer Administrator 2007-12-11T09:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/CSR-Value-Creation-and-Public-Scrutiny--Dec-3rd-Free-Seminar/ Determining the extent of corporate social responsibility can be a challenge for today’s business – and a question that’s tackled head on by Laurence Cranmer in the next Oxford-Achilles Working Group on CSR seminar. EPiServer Administrator 2007-11-26T16:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/LOreal--EDP-Scoop-ProcureCon-Awards/ Cosmetics giant L’Oreal has scooped the top prize in the Achilles-sponsored ProcureCon 2007 corporate social responsibility award. EPiServer Administrator 2007-11-15T15:30:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Nov-22nd--CSR-from-an-Indian-Perspecitve--Free-Lecture/ Good CSR practice in business can bring benefits to both companies and societies, according to Indian entrepreneur Subroto Bagchi. EPiServer Administrator 2007-11-14T12:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Chambers-of-Commerce-check-out-Achilles-CSR-initiative/ Representatives from multinational organisations and city law firms have been hearing for themselves about new developments in the world of supply chains and corporate social responsibility, thanks to Achilles. EPiServer Administrator 2007-11-13T12:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/The-Norwegian-Approach-To-CSR--New-Achilles--SBS-Seminar/ The man responsible for StatoilHydro’s CSR (corporate social responsibility) strategy is the latest in a line-up of experts taking part in a series of Achilles-sponsored early evening seminars in Oxford. EPiServer Administrator 2007-10-31T14:00:00+00:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Shortlist-Announced-In-Achilles-Sponsored-ProcureCon-Award/ The front-runners in an Achilles-sponsored corporate social responsibility award category at this year’s ProcureCon event have been announced. EPiServer Administrator 2007-10-24T09:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/New-ICT-Sector-Director-Appointed-By-Achilles/ Achilles has appointed Paul McNeills to head up its information communications technology (ICT) team – its newest industry sector - based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. EPiServer Administrator 2007-10-18T09:00:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Coffee-and-Cakes-Boost-Macmillan-Fund-Raising-Efforts/ Hungry and thirsty staff at the Abingdon headquarters of global supplier management company Achilles raised £300 for a major UK cancer charity earlier this month. EPiServer Administrator 2007-10-12T09:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/Buying-Social-Justice-a-Legitimate-Route-to-Advance-Equality-and-Reduce-Discrimination/ How far should a government’ spending power by affected by social policy – and can such an approach be either efficient or legal? EPiServer Administrator 2007-10-03T09:30:00+01:00 http://www.achilles.co.uk/en/global/news/ProcureCon-CSR-award-deadline-extended/ Companies that have developed ground-breaking procurement initiatives in the world of corporate social responsibility are invited to enter their schemes in a special category at this year’s ProcureCon 2007 conference. 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