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explore the types of procurement contracts
Lizzy Painter

What is Contract Management in Procurement – Process, Features, Benefits

The Hackett Group’s study1 anticipated an 8.0% rise in the procurement workload for 2024. This increase creates potential room for manual errors and emphasizes the importance of stronger collaboration between related departments. To maintain efficiency, procurement processes need adequate legal support and effective contract management. Procurement contract management is essential for smooth information flow, proper

Make IT contract management easy with CLM systems. Centralize contracts, automate workflows, and ensure compliance effortlessly.
Madhu Poolu

IT Contract Management – How to Manage IT Contracts with a CLM

IT contract management is the process of overseeing and managing legal agreements related to information technology assets, services, and licenses. Businesses rely heavily on various IT solutions to operate efficiently and stay competitive, however, managing the numerous contracts associated with these technologies can be a complex task that needs special care. From software licenses to

Jaime Slocum CCO - Malbek
Lizzy Painter

Malbek Accelerates Growth with New Chief Customer Officer Appointment and Launch of Innovative Customer Success Program

Princeton, NJ, January 9, 2024 (GLOBE) — Malbek, a leader in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions, today announced the appointment of Jaime Slocum as Chief Customer Officer in the Customer Experience function running its comprehensive customer success methodology amid rapid global expansion. Slocum has 20+ years in SaaS primarily in the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

Discover the meaning and benefits of an MSA agreement.
Colin Levy

Master Service Agreement – What is an MSA?

In business environments, contracts govern nearly every aspect of business operations. In the case of long-term partnerships or relationships, the governing agreement type is often the master service agreement, or MSA, for short.  This article explores the Master Service Agreement, delving into its key components when it is most beneficial, and the best practices for

Optimizing Manufacturing Contract Management for Success
Jonnie Castorino

Manufacturing Contract Management – A Guide to Manufacturing CLMs

Regardless of whether manufacturing is done in-house or outsourced to an external service provider (contract manufacturing), the entire process can require thousands of contracts to run smoothly. Manufacturing companies deal with complex contracts, including supplier agreements, distribution contracts, and service-level agreements. Therefore, efficient contract management processes are important to ensure on-time and error-free delivery. Manufacturing

Implementing a contract management system can transform contract processes, minimize risks, and save time. Find out how a CMS can help your business succeed.
Ed Breault

Contract Management System – What is It? Do You Need It?

Enterprise-level organizations often have a significant volume of agreements, averaging between 20,000 and 40,000 contracts. Managing these complex documents manually is almost impossible, especially when it comes to keeping track of contractual obligations and rights without errors. A contract management system (CMS) is a powerful tool that helps organizations streamline their contract processes from creation

end user license agreement
Colin Levy

End User License Agreements: What is an EULA? and When to Use It?

You may not know what it is called, you certainly have encountered it if you have ever downloaded software, or used a computer or a smartphone. What is it? It is an End-User License Agreement aka an EULA. An EULA is a legal contract between a software manufacturer and a user (you) of an application.

must-have features in retail contract management softwar
Jonnie Castorino

Retail Contract Management – What CLM Features Are a Must in Retail?

Retail contract management involves the creation, execution, and oversight of various agreements, such as supplier contracts, vendor agreements, retail purchase agreements, and more. These contracts define the terms and conditions of business relationships, outline performance expectations, and protect the interests of all parties involved. Effective retail contract management is essential to remain competitive as it

what does the application of contract of adhesion mean
Colin Levy

Contract of Adhesion – What is an Adhesion Contract & When to Use It

What is a Contract of Adhesion? A contract of adhesion contract, colloquially known as a take it or leave it contract, is a legally binding agreement where one party sets the terms and conditions, and the other party must either accept or reject the contract in its entirety. The party presenting the contract has significantly