Contract Insights

Managing contracts and maintaining contract process efficiency can be challenging—especially without an understanding of contract lifecycle management and the proper functionality to succeed. In fact, 25 percent of contract management professionals we asked don't have a dedicated contract management system. It's crucial to enter into a contract with a clear-cut strategy and the best contract management tools for the job. So, what are the four components of contract management? Let's find out!

2025 seems to be a year of federal downsizing, and there seems to be more to come. In this environment, state and local governments are likely to continue facing increased pressure to do more with less. Budget constraints are forcing agencies to adjust their spending while retaining and maximizing efficiency. To that end, CobbleStone Software recognizes state and local governments' challenges and is committed to providing contract lifecycle management and eProcurement solutions while easing the burden of federal budget cuts. Here's how. But first...

Contract management for government contractors demands meticulous attention to detail and leaves much risk of error. These contractors work with an almost endless supply of different government agencies. Different levels of government contract complexity and various strict regulatory requirements inherent to these agreements can become overwhelming quickly. Until now! In today's environment, contract management software for government contractors makes everything more straightforward and less intimidating. Here's how.

What is the goal of contract management? This question is essential for legal operations professionals to ask themselves when forming their approaches to better governance over processes. This post will outline the five key goals of contract management. Understanding these goals is the first step to optimizing contract processes and driving better business outcomes.