Procurement departments can encounter procurement workflow inefficiencies without the proper procure-to-pay tools – especially when implementing inefficient and disjointed contract management processes throughout parts of the procurement process. You can avoid risk, unreasonable vendor pricing, and vendor non-compliance by leveraging contract management processes in procurement that centralize processes, technology, and people. Read on to discover how you can implement effective contract management in procurement that results in maximized collaboration of various roles and responsibilities, managing cost effectively, and more fruitful business relationships.
What Is Contract Management in Procurement?
By Joshua Hansen on 07/29/24
A Concise Contract Management Best Practice Guide
By Joshua Hansen on 07/26/24
Managing contracts from requests to renewals can prove difficult when relying on primarily manual processes. Your organization could be sacrificing accountability, visibility, a clearly defined strategy, and actionable insights. As such, you can find yourself running into compliance issues, minimizing contract value, and encountering other setbacks.
But it does not have to be this way. Modern advances in contract management technology can allow your organization to scale with success.
Read on to learn how to manage contracts effectively and how leading contract management software can support each of the contract management best practices below for efficient contracting processes.
10 Key Steps for Successful CLM Implementation
By Sean Heck on 07/25/24
Efficiency and productivity are paramount for a healthy contract management process. Yet achieving these goals can be daunting. Luckily, contract lifecycle management (CLM) software can streamline contract processes from creation to renewal. But how do you implement such a system successfully? This article will guide you through the key steps for successful CLM implementation while exploring common challenges and offering practical solutions to enhance your contract management practices. We'll also delve into the role of technology in contract management. From contract automation to advanced analytics, we'll show you how to leverage the latest tools for maximum efficiency. Whether you're a seasoned contract manager or just starting out, this guide will provide valuable insights to help you navigate the CLM implementation process. Let's embark on this journey towards improved contract management with contract management software.
5 Technology Adoption Stages & A Strong Adoption Strategy
By Sean Heck on 07/23/24
As a regular old consumer and - perhaps - a part of a successful business, you know that technology evolves so speedily that it is sometimes overwhelming. Adopting new technologies follows distinct stages that can influence an organization’s competitiveness and growth. These technology adoption lifecycle stages, often categorized into innovators, early adopters, early majority, late majority, and laggards, provide a bell curve framework for understanding how technologies diffuse across markets. Here, we explore each stage and outline a robust adoption strategy to navigate them effectively.