REPORT: The 2025 State of Contracting

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Getting Started with Contract Lifecycle Management

Contracts are the backbone of all commercial relationships, and having the right contract lifecycle management practices in place gives your organization a competitive edge. Learn about contract lifecycle management, contract analytics, using AI for contract management, and more here.

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What is Contract Performance?

Discover what contract performance is, why it's essential for business success, and how to measure it effectively. Learn the best practices for ensuring efficient contract performance and reducing risks with tools like contract management software.
June 5, 2024

Rise of Large Language Models in Contract Management

Contracts are the foundation of commerce, but managing them can be slow and error-prone. Large language models (LLMs) are changing the game. This article explores how LLMs extract key data, automate drafting, and identify risks, transforming contract management from manual to intelligent. Unlock the power of AI for faster negotiation, better compliance, and a future-proof approach to agreements.

Why Contracts Are the Key to Vendor Management

Contracts touch every part of the business. The right contract lifecycle management technology can help businesses streamline their vendor partnerships, reduce risks, and protect against legal issues that may arise due to non-compliance. Contract intelligence takes it a step further. It can help companies turn their contracts into a source of strategic advantage.

What is Contract Lifecycle Management?

Contract lifecycle management (CLM) is the management of an organization’s contracts from initiation through execution, performance, and renewal/expiry.

What Is a Contract Management System?

A contract management system is a software that uses templates and clause libraries to standardize the contents of sourcing and sales contracts; digitizes and stores contracts in a central location; automates workflows focusing on contract creation and execution; and expands in volume as new contracts are added.

What Is Enterprise Contract Management?

Enterprise contract management is an approach to contract management that brings all of a company’s commitments into a single CLM system for seamless, holistic management. With enterprise contract management, automated systems replace the inefficient methods of manual contract management systems and streamline the process. With a digital contract management system in place, you can organize a collection of contracts, clauses, and templates for standardization and quick retrieval.

Contract Lifecycle Management Success: Nailing CLM Implementation

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) delivers measurable real-world benefits. Here’s how to select the best CLM solution and ensure a successful implementation.