The 3 Contract Management KPIs for Success

By Maria Votlucka on 09/24/25

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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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11 Effects of Strong Contract Management Software ROI

By Sean Heck on 10/3/23

Contract lifecycle management (CLM) software can seem like a significant investment. However, there is a high price to pay for low cost, poor contract management that will ultimately cost your organization much more in the long run. What’s more, you can plainly see the ROI contract management software provides if you know what to look for. As such, let’s take a look at 11 ways your organization can enjoy a strong contract lifecycle management ROI.

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The Contract Management Suite - Your 5-Star CLM Software Experience

By Sean Heck on 02/9/22

After dealing with exhausting manual contract management software best practices, you are searching online for a pleasant, relaxing stay in a contract management suite.  There are many leading contract management software platforms out there, but only leading solutions offer the amenities you need to kick back and enjoy improved legal operations.  To virtually ensure you have the best possible CLM experience, here are the amenities you should look for in your contract management suite.

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5 CobbleStone Contract Insight® Training Resources for New Users

By Tyler Holzer on 04/30/21

As your organization's contract management software processes evolve and mature, so too will the features of your CobbleStone® Contract Insight system.  Over time, you may update your processes, configurations, and - very likely - your CobbleStone users.  We at CobbleStone Software know that it can be a daunting transition for new contract software system users to jump into a live system - especially if those users are contract management system admins.  Luckily, we have your back!  CobbleStone offers numerous resources to get your organization's new users up to speed on all the features and functionality the system has to offer.  Regardless of your users' roles, CobbleStone can offer a training solution to fit your needs.

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What to Expect: Learning How to Use New Contract Management Software

By Nash DeVita on 03/24/21

Congratulations!  [Hypothetically] you’ve just enlisted the aid of a new contract management software solution to improve your processes!  Now that you have a shiny new contract lifecycle management software system at your disposal, what’s next?  Learning how to use it, of course!  We, at CobbleStone Software, recommend having a system administrator from your organization go through formal training - such as CobbleStone's FREE Contract Insight® online group training - administered by a training specialist from your new software provider’s training department.  How should your organization prepare?  Which resources should you allocate?  What might this training process entail?  Read on to find out how to maximize contract management software training for seamless user adoption and increased ROI.

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