Contract Insights

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.

What is AI-Based Contract Management?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already sharpening professional methods across a variety of industries.  However, advancements in AI can be particularly advantageous as they apply to contract management software systems. Contract intelligence engines built upon a foundation of machine learning just need to be fed a nutritious diet of relevant contract data.

What Is an NDA? Understanding & Managing Non-Disclosure Agreements

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).

Contract Management Reports for Robust CLM Data Analytics Oversight

Tracking contract management data with manual and disparate processes throughout the contract lifecycle can prove challenging.  You can waste time and energy without readily accessible contract management reports for contract financials, contract terms, workflows, budgets, KPIs, vendors, compliance data, and other essential contract data.  Fortunately, leading contract management software can provide you with contract management reports for robust contract performance management oversight.

Letter of Intent: Defining & Managing a Good-Faith LOI

We know. We usually talk about contract management software here on the Contract Insights blog. But what if we rewound for now to a stage that often comes before contracts: letters of intent? What is a letter of intent? Why does it matter? What does it have to do with contracts? 

Obligation of Contracts - An Overview

Unfulfilled contract obligations can create a post-award contract management nightmare that can escalate to stressful legal action – such as issuing a cease and desist or suing your counterparty.  So, how can you avoid this?  By clearly defining the obligation of contracts between you and your counterparty and leveraging contract management software tools to receive timely alerts for each obligation of contracts, you can retain contract obligation accountability instead of meddling with unnecessary disputes.

How Contract Review Can Be Easy With CLM Software

Contract review is a crucial contract management stage.  Unfortunately, far too many organizations overlook this process or leverage out-of-date methods that can increase unnecessary risk.  Thankfully, we can establish a contract review processes checklist and manage the life of a contract with leading contract management software.  Let’s get started.

Breach of Contract & the Importance of Contract Tracking

Unfortunately, we do not live in an ideal world.  Sometimes, one party fails to perform. As such, a breach of contract occurs.  Crucial business processes are delayed or destroyed. Trust between parties is maimed.  With all of these negative effects, a breach of contract should clearly be avoided.  Parties should have the right tools to identify contracts’ failure to perform and prevent breaches of contract. Thankfully, contract management software can help.

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Contract Generation: Mastering Contract Management Series

Generation of contracts can be challenging.  Manual contract generation can be tedious and error-prone.  Moreover, a manual approach to document assembly can put organizations in the precarious position of facing significant process bottlenecks, compliance issues, increased risk, and excessive fines.  It’s time to take control of contract generation.  Learn how to transform your manual contract generation process into a value-centric strategy. 

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Wet Signature Meaning & Why Handwritten Signatures Are Obsolete

Signed, sealed, delivered...What comes to mind when you imagine a "signature" being performed on a document?   Most likely, you picture a wet signature - meaning a handwritten signature.  The iconography of the wet signature is pretty ubiquitous, but what does a signature do? What is a wet signature? Why is it so obsolete? What's a better option than a wet signature?

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Digital Transformation: What It Is & Why it Matters

You have likely heard the term “digital transformation” in a professional context.  This term has become ever more prevalent since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Digital transformation initiatives have been leveraged to transform business processes and business outcomes.  But what is digital transformation really – and why does it matter?

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