Contract Insights

We dwell in a rapidly evolving contract lifecycle management landscape where organizations must respond quickly to regulatory shifts, operational demands, and growth‑driven priorities. As such, no‑code workflow configuration has emerged as one of the most important capabilities for teams seeking agility, governance, and efficiency without relying heavily on IT resources or custom development. Let's read on to find out how no-code workflow configuration positively transforms contract management.

As organizations face increasing pressure to manage complex contracts quickly, clearly, and collaboratively, the tools they rely on must evolve just as quickly - if not more. CobbleStone Contract Insight^® 22.6.0 continues that evolution by refining how teams work together and keeping them organized throughout the contract lifecycle. This release focuses on making contract management feel smoother, smarter, more collaborative, and more intuitive — empowering users to navigate CLM confidently and keep momentum from the very first draft to the final signature.

Contracts are living documents that are frequently revisited by parties, counterparties, auditors, and other regulatory bodies. Ever wondered what happens when a contract is changed and no one remembers who made that change? That's where a contract audit trail comes in. What about when a company is being audited or needs to prove several compliances? Ding ding ding! Audit trails. Speaking of compliance, Gartner reports that 97% of Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) have included "Regulatory Compliance" as a top-priority area in their 2026 audit plans¹. Whether you are being audited, checking on compliance, or just need to revisit the terms of a contract, contract audit trails are here to help. Here's how.

Imagine you're at the park when - suddenly - a baseball is flying at your face at full speed. Do you wait for it to hit your face and then deal with the consequences? Well, of course not. Instead, you instinctively put your hand up as soon as you see the object meteoring toward you. But how does this apply to contract management?