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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 SmithOctober 10, 2023

10 Essential Contract Management Software Features

Discover the contract management features you should prioritise when selecting a solution for your business.

Shannon SmithSeptember 29, 2023

Vendor Management Case Study - Funding Circle

Discover how Funding Circle were able to terminate contracts that no longer serve them with a total value of circa £1m by working with Gatekeeper.

Shannon SmithAugust 14, 2023

Mastering PEP Compliance: Leveraging technology for vendor screening

Discover how Gatekeeper can help you to safeguard your business's compliance with PEP and AML regulations.

Shannon SmithAugust 1, 2023

Common Pitfalls in Post-Signature Contract Management and how to avoid them

Discover how to prevent value erosion by improving post-signature contract management.

Shannon SmithJuly 4, 2023

Optimising ESG Compliance: The Unexplored Potential of VCLM Software

Learn about Gatekeeper's innovative ESG Best Practice Workflow and the key benefits it offers to businesses prioritising sustainable and responsible practices.

Shannon SmithMay 31, 2023

How A Vendor Management Portal Makes Life Easier for Procurement Teams

Discover how a Vendor Management Portal can help Procurement teams to unlock greater efficiencies and drive greater value.

Shannon SmithMay 31, 2023

How to improve vendor governance

Vendor governance is crucial for getting the most value from your relationships and staying compliant. Find out how VCLM software can support your efforts.

Shannon SmithMay 23, 2023

The importance of Qualified Electronic Signatures

Discover what a Qualified Electronic Signature is and how Gatekeeper supports this requirement.

Shannon SmithMay 9, 2023

5 types of vendor management dashboards your business needs right now

Vendor management dashboards can give you the insights you need to better manage your relationships. Explore the dashboards offered by Gatekeeper.

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.

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