Understanding the contract lifecycle is essential for legal, procurement, and contract management teams aiming to streamline operations. This guide explores the eight key stages of the contract lifecycle and how contract lifecycle management (CLM) software can optimize each phase for better compliance, efficiency, and collaboration.
The 8 Stages of the Contract Lifecycle
By Jamie Reedy on 10/15/25
Why Can Contract Lifecycle Management Software Reduce Costs?
By Sean Heck on 08/19/25
If you're still managing contracts with a tangled mess of spreadsheets, shared drives, and endless email chains, you're likely losing money without even realizing it. The good news? Contract lifecycle management (CLM) software can significantly reduce costs by automating the boring parts of contract work, managing risk, and giving you better insights into your agreements.
At its core, CLM software gives you a single, centralized place for every contract, from the moment you create it to when it’s signed, renewed, or terminated. This isn't just about being organized; it's about being more efficient, making more intelligent decisions, and avoiding costly mistakes. Let’s break down exactly how CLM helps you save.
The Importance of Contract Management Software Training
By Tyler Holzer on 10/23/24
If you are a new CobbleStone Contract Insight® user, we understand that learning the contract management software system can be intimidating at the outset. You may be asking yourself, "How will I learn the system?" "How will I remember everything?" "Do I need to do all of this myself?" Well, rest assured, CobbleStone® offers a myriad of contract lifecycle management training resources to ease concerns you may have! CobbleStone can provide training resources to fit your needs - whether you are a brand-new client, a new user of the system, or simply want to brush up on a few features.
What Determines the Cost of Contract Management Software?
By Sean Heck on 07/16/24
Contract management software has proven to be an essential tool for businesses of all sizes. This AI-backed software can save organizations time, reduce errors, increase revenue, and improve compliance by streamlining the contract management process. However, one of the most common questions businesses have is about the cost of contract management software. Understanding the factors influencing the price and the potential return on investment (ROI) can help organizations make informed decisions. So how much does contract management software cost, and why?








