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Efficiently Manage ESG Contract Clauses With AI-Backed CLM Software

4 min read

CobbleStone Software showcases how AI-backed contract management software can help you efficiently manage ESG contract clauses.

As ESG (environmental, social, and governance) variables continue to play an integral role within organizations and serve as a prioritized component within business decision-making, ESG clauses in contracts are increasingly at the forefront of contract negotiations and compliance.

Without the right contract management tools, ESG contract clause language can elongate negotiations and cause post-award compliance tracking difficulties.

Fortunately, AI-backed contract management software offers unique tools for reducing pre-award and post-award ESG contract clause bottlenecks so your team can address ESG principles and ESG goals. Read on to learn how.

Topics: Contract Compliance Contract Compliance Software contract clauses AI-Based Contract Management CSR Corporate Social Responsibility Contract Redlining ESG

6 Healthcare Contract Management Tools for Stronger Contracts

By Joshua Hansen on 04/12/23

3 min read

CobbleStone Software showcases six healthcare contract management tools for stronger contracts.

Healthcare contract management relying on manual processes can reduce efficiency for healthcare contract stakeholders, decrease revenue, and increase liability. Contract lifecycle management bottlenecks can decrease the efficiency of resources, compromise contract security, and disorganize crucial data. Read on to learn how to leverage six healthcare contract management software tools for stronger contracts.

Topics: Ad-Hoc Reports automated workflow Contract Compliance Contract Compliance Software Contract Lifecycle Management contract repository contract tracking Contract Tracking Software contract workflow healthcare contract management Report Designer Contract Reports & Analytics Healthcare Contract Management Software Contract Management Workflow Contract Searching

The 8 Stages of the Contract Lifecycle

By Jamie Reedy on 03/8/23

4 min read

CobbleStone Software presents the stages of the contract lifecycle - including 8 for contract management.

Contracts are legally binding - and thus need to be executed properly. Legal teams should equip themselves with a thorough understanding of the contract lifecycle. The contract lifecycle is the process under which a contract is authored, reviewed, sent for signature, executed, and - potentially - renewed.

The "lifecycle" is an archetype used to compartmentalize and understand a contract's complex evolution. The lifecycle begins with contract requests and concludes when these requests are fulfilled - with the possibility of managing contract renewal. Let's further explore the eight stages of the contract lifecycle below and how contract management software can help streamline your contracting processes.

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6 Contract Compliance Mistakes You May Not Know You’re Making

By Sean Heck on 08/9/22

7 min read

CobbleStone Software details the 6 contract compliance mistakes you may not know you're making.

Contract compliance is crucial for the success of a contract – and sets the stage for contract renewals. Unfortunately, many organizations are (sometimes unwittingly) exposing themselves to financial risk, breaches of contract, and legal penalties. Contract compliance mistakes can lead to contract failure, data leakage, a shattered reputation, lawsuits, and more.

Contract managers need to know their mistakes in order to correct course. As such, here are six contract compliance mistakes you might not know you’re making.

Topics: compliance Contract Compliance Contract Compliance Software contractual compliance