CobbleStone Software Blog

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A Worldwide, Multibillion-Dollar Company Facing Increasing Contract Complexity

CobbleStone Software was approached by one of the leading airplane manufacturers, referred to as Company B (for confidentiality purposes), to help them better manage their contract compliance.  The worldwide, multi-billion-dollar company has been managing contracts for decades, but their size, number of contracts, and contract complexity called for a modern contract management software solution.

Cobblestone Software is commonly approached by leading organizations, and government agencies, in search of a better solution to track contract spend (contract expenditures) in addition to their contracts.  Tracking contract spend makes contract, procurement, and vendor management more complex and requires a process, or software, to do more than just provide basic contract management.

Contracts can play a crucial role in running your organization. Contract management expertise alone isn’t enough for organizational success if your team is left wading through spreadsheets and time-consuming, error-prone, manual document management processes.

Business software plays a critical role in any organization and is the foundation for doing business in today’s economy.  Companies typically rely on leading software products such as e-commerce software, procurement and sourcing management software, customer management software, accounting software, and risk management software, to name a few.

How Business Process Automation is Being Used Today

Many workplace processes are repetitive and time-consuming, leaving employees minimal time to focus on improving their organization.  It has been found that 12% of a company’s total annual costs may be used for administrative tasks and contract management.  These expenses can be eliminated by implementing technology-enabled automation, also known as Business Process Automation (BPA), that will significantly improve workplace processes.  By 2021, companies are estimated to be spending $12.7 billion on these solutions, leaving those relying on traditional methods to plummet.  By investing in BPA, your business can begin focusing on the research, strategy, and development that will position your business as a leader in any industry.

Summer is coming to an end. You’ve experienced just enough rest, relaxation, sun, and sand to help you clear your head and get you inspired to return to the office refreshed and refocused for Q4.

Did We Choose the Wrong Contract Management Software Provider?

Your organization invested in contract management software to effectively manage the contract lifecycle with less overwhelm, more automation, more visibility, and more predictability.  But what if the lackluster results you’re experiencing aren't worth the time and money you put into the implementation?