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Shannon Smith

Shannon Smith
Shannon Smith bridges the gap between expert knowledge and practical VCLM application. Through her extensive writing, and years within the industry, she has become a trusted resource for Procurement and Legal professionals seeking to navigate the ever-changing landscape of vendor management, contract management and third-party risk management.
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Recent Posts

Shannon SmithMarch 22, 2023

Automated contract workflows: How to unlock internal efficiencies

Discover how automated contract workflows can increase the efficiency throughout your organisation, optimise existing processes and

Shannon SmithFebruary 24, 2023

How to save time with document automation software

Find out how document automation software can help Legal teams and Legal Ops to save time and improve strategic value.

Shannon SmithFebruary 21, 2023

Gatekeeper Successfully Completes SOC 2 Assessment

Gatekeeper recently passed its SOC 2 Assessment. Find out how more about what SOC 2 and why it's important for businesses.

Shannon SmithJanuary 23, 2023

Gatekeeper are Platinum Sponsors at ContractsCon 2023

Gatekeeper are Platinum Sponsors at this year's ContractsCon, come and meet the team.

Shannon SmithJanuary 16, 2023

Three Key Contract and Vendor Management Trends for 2023

Discover the contract and vendor management trends that will challenge businesses throughout 2023.

Shannon SmithJanuary 11, 2023

How to implement contract monitoring best practices with Gatekeeper

Follow these contract monitoring best practices to improve overall performance, minimise risk and protect your business.

Shannon SmithJanuary 9, 2023

Supplier Management Case Study - Police Bank

Discover how Police Bank worked with Gatekeeper to automate processes and meet regulatory requirements.

Shannon SmithDecember 14, 2022

Three reasons to prioritise legal automation in 2023

Legal automation puts your business at a competitive advantage. Find out why and how contract management software can help.

Shannon SmithDecember 7, 2022

Your business failed an audit: here's what to do next

If your business fails an audit, it doesn't have to be a catastrophe. Discover the steps you should take next to safeguard compliance.

Shannon SmithNovember 21, 2022

How to meet the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) deadline with Gatekeeper

Find out how to prepare for the Standard Contractual Clause deadline by using Gatekeeper.

Shannon SmithNovember 18, 2022

How to use RAG Status in Vendor And Contract Lifecycle Management (VCLM)

Discover what RAG Status is, how it can be applied to your contracts and vendors and how VCLM software can support your risk mitigation efforts.

Shannon SmithSeptember 27, 2022

Why you should integrate NetSuite with Vendor Management Software

Discover how to improve your NetSuite vendor management with Gatekeeper's native SuiteApp and vendor portal.

Shannon SmithSeptember 22, 2022

5 ways to prepare for an audit with contract management software

Discover how to successfully prepare for external audits and internal audits with contract management software.

Shannon SmithSeptember 12, 2022

How to improve contract visibility with CLM software

Discover five ways that Gatekeeper can help your business to increase its contract visibility.

Shannon SmithAugust 26, 2022

Improve your business with a CLM system: 3 benefits to prioritise

A CLM system can benefit your organisation regardless of size and industry. Read this article to find out how.

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