Contract Insights

If you're trying to improve your contract management process, you’ve probably asked: What metrics actually matter? The answer comes down to three key performance indicators (KPIs): contract efficiency, contract efficacy, and contract risk. These KPIs help teams measure how well contracts are performing, how quickly they move through the lifecycle, and how much risk they carry.

Let’s break down what each KPI means, why it matters, and how you can track it effectively.

Contracts. They're the backbone of every business, but let's be honest, they can also be a massive source of anxiety. You're constantly worried about hidden clauses, potential liabilities, and the sheer volume of documents that demand your attention. Trying to manually spot every tiny detail that could turn into a massive problem down the road? It's time-consuming, increases your organization's exposure to potential risks, and can even lead to significant financial losses.

You're a busy professional, whether you're in legal, procurement, sales, or finance. Your plate is already full, and adding hours of painstakingly reviewing contracts just isn't sustainable. This isn't just about finding errors; it's about understanding subtle risks, ensuring robust compliance, and ultimately, safeguarding your organization's interests. The stakes are high, and the pressure to effectively identify and mitigate contractual risks is real. What if there was a better way to tackle this, allowing you to breathe easier knowing your contracts are secure? That's where AI solutions for contract risk management come into play.

This recent executive order stresses the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) education for American youth. Understanding and leveraging AI properly is critical to preparing the next generation for the AI-driven economy and workforce. CobbleStone Software's VISDOM^® AI, contract artificial intelligence powered by machine learning, offers a unique and practical application of AI. CobbleStone Software's VISDOM+ generative AI presents exciting possibilities for shaping how future professionals interact with and utilize generative AI.

Business automation is already sharpening professional methods across a variety of industries.  However, advancements in artificial intelligence (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. Let's explore AI contract management in more detail and learn how to increase accuracy and minimize human error in contract lifecycle management (CLM).