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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 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 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

Eight Vendor Management Best Practices for your Business

Discover vendor management best practices that can help you to improve relationships and outcomes with third-parties.

Shannon SmithAugust 25, 2022

Procurement vs Legal: How contract management software brings teams together

Discover how Procurement and Legal can collaborate effectively, reduce time-to-signature and streamline processes with Contract Management Software.

Shannon SmithAugust 25, 2022

5 Ways to Use Supplier Management Software

Supplier Management Software can help you to improve relationships, automate your processes and create a better experience for all parties. Read this article to find out how.

Shannon SmithAugust 24, 2022

How to leverage contract reminder software

Contract reminder software can automate activities surrounding your most important dates. Discover how to maintain compliance, reduce missed renewals and stay ahead of risk.

Shannon SmithApril 22, 2022

Gatekeeper's Ultimate Guide to Contract Management Strategies

Discover three contract management strategies you need to implement right now and how Gatekeeper can help you to embed them throughout your business.

Shannon SmithApril 12, 2022

Streamline Your Contract Review Process: 6 Effective Strategies

Contract reviews don't need to be manual and cumbersome. Read this article to find out how to improve the process.

Shannon SmithApril 4, 2022

How A Supplier Management Platform Will Enhance Your Business

A Supplier Management Platform can improve your business's relationships, outcomes and results. Read this article to find out how.

Shannon SmithOctober 11, 2021

How CLM Software can support Legal Ops teams

Discover how Legal Ops can improve efficiency, streamline administration work and focus on high-value activity with contract management software,

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