Contract Insights

Mike Gormley, the Sales Department Manager at CobbleStone Software, has been a member of the CobbleStone^® family since January 2018. Recently, we interviewed Mike about his experience at CobbleStone, and he shared some brief insights into his role as well as some great information about upcoming webinars and learning events.

In the minds of legal professionals, the pressure is ON. And yes, you read the title correctly. The vast majority of legal professionals - a whopping 84 percent - experience pressure to simplify their contract processes (according to a recent survey from World CC). From contract creation to renewal, there seems to be something missing. Contract managers face immense stress from outdated contract management processes, misunderstandings, lack of efficiency, and elevated costs (to name a few). In the interest of drilling down deeper, let's thoroughly examine some of the reasons corporate counsel, general counsel, paralegals, legal departments, and others are clamoring for contract simplification.

Ineffectual procurement strategy can lead to elevated risk, dark purchasing, supplier issues, data inaccuracies, and a drawn out purchasing cycle or procurement cycle.  March is procurement month, so organizations should seek new ways to innovate the fulfillment of purchasing goals.  So stop wasting time, squandering opportunities, and mismanaging resources with a disjointed and inefficient procurement process.  March into national procurement month with your eyes open for these, the best procurement software features for your processes.

You’ve probably heard the term “NDA” thrown around in the context of contract and business processes. But what is an NDA? When should they be used? How can NDAs be managed?

Let’s uncover what you need to know about the non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

The digital age of business processes is a double-edged sword; the sheer volume of information can either be a treasure trove or a labyrinthine nightmare, especially when it comes time to manage Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and public request records.

But fear not, for there is a beacon of hope that cuts through the fog of complexity: integrated CLM and FOIA request software. Let's embark on an engaging journey through the world of public records request software - integrated seamlessly with cloud-based contract management software - to discover how this innovative tool is revolutionizing access and compliance with advanced search/visibility, increased productivity, reduced cost, and ease of use.

As contract complexity and volume grow for evolving businesses, managing contracts efficiently is more critical than ever. Thanks to almost lightspeed developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and optical character recognition (OCR), contract management software has taken a giant leap forward. AI-powered OCR technology is revolutionizing how companies read, extract, and manage data from their contract documents. This article explores the tremendous and positive impact of AI and OCR systems in contract management - highlighting how these technologies streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and save valuable time when extracting data from digital texts.

Many legal professionals face the daunting task of managing a growing volume of contracts efficiently and securely. The manual handling of such important documents is not only time-consuming but also prone to errors - leading to potential compliance issues and operational inefficiencies. Enter contract management software; among many other things, it is a document management solution designed to streamline the organization, access, and management of various types of documents.

The process of redlining contracts for contract negotiation can be challenging if done improperly.

Organizations that edit documents manually in Microsoft Word can increase the chances of human errors. What’s more, constant back-and-forth edits via emailed documents can result in version control mistakes and broken formats. Mission-critical clauses and sections can either be left out of a legal document or improperly positioned. Additionally, the amount of time spent on tedious, outdated redlining processes can result in lost revenue and opportunities.

Thankfully, your legal team can start saving time on the contract negotiation process with CobbleStone’s user-friendly auto-redlining tool - powered by VISDOM® artificial intelligence. Here’s how to leverage auto-redlining within CobbleStone Contract Insight® contract management software.

Did you miss any of our blog posts from January?  Don't worry; we have outlined each of them for you.  Stay up-to-date with industry topics, real-world case studies, and contract management software and procurement best practices in February by reading the latest CobbleStone® content.