By integrating this tool on Shell's cloud-based infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, Accenture will also ensure Shell is positioned to scale the solution, creating cost efficiencies. Additionally, the solution optimizes accessibility, providing self-service capabilities to Shell employees globally as they conduct due diligence on third-party vendors. "In a proactive move to tackle the growing challenges associated with criminal activity, security and fraud in today's global business landscape, Shell is reinforcing its risk management capabilities across the supply chain," said Adam Markson, a managing director and lead for Risk and Compliance at Accenture. "Together, we are taking a time-consuming, manual process and applying automation with more insights into data to not only improve accuracy, but also give management complete audit capabilities and accountability over the entire screening process.