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3 Ways to Track Vendors: Take Control of Vendor Management

By Sean Heck on 01/1/26

2 min read

CobbleStone Software presents 3 ways to track vendors with vendor management software.

Vendor management in 2026 is more critical than ever. Increased third-party risk. Compliance changes. Far-reaching digital transformation. It's all cause for a shift in strategy. What's more, there are very real consequences to poor vendor oversight. Breaches and compliance failures could leave your organization's reputation and standing at risk. According to a 2024 study published by Prevalent, a whopping 61% of organizations reported a third-party breach or security incident in the past year¹. Thankfully, a robust strategy and vendor management software tools can help address modern vendor management challenges!

Topics: CobbleStone Software Contract Insight Contract Management Software Vendor Contract Management Vendor Management bid management OFAC

Maximize Your Year-End Budget: Why Investing in Contract Management Software Now Pays Off in 2026

By Amanda Bowman on 12/2/25

3 min read

Why investing in CLM software now pays off in 2026

Key Takeaways

Organizations with a calendar fiscal year should leverage remaining budget dollars before year-end to invest in technology that drives efficiency and ROI.
AI-driven CLM tools reduce contract turnaround, reduce errors, and improve risk visibility - making them a high-impact investment.
Automated business processes can save annual costs and reduce cycle times, translating into significant financial benefits.

Topics: Contract Management Software AI-Powered Contract Management Software AI-Based Contract Management CLM Software legal operations

CobbleStone Software Blog Recap for October 2025

By Sean Heck on 11/12/25

2 min read

CobbleStone Software gives its October 2025 blog recap.

Did you remember to read all of our blog posts from October? 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 October by reading the latest CobbleStone^® content.

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The 8 Stages of the Contract Lifecycle

By Jamie Reedy on 10/15/25

3 min read

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

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.

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