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The importance of Qualified Electronic Signatures

Electronic signatures - sometimes referred to as digital signatures - have long been used within the contract management process. Using this…

Case Study: How Inchcape Shipping Services Standardised International Vendor Management Processes

“The software is user-friendly, the implementation was seamless and the after-sales service is exceptional.” - Michael Adams, General Manage…

Case Study: How Hakkasan Group Improved Its Contract Approval Processes

“I can tell you without any hesitation, that Gatekeeper has checked off every single one of our boxes, above and beyond our expectations, an…

5 types of vendor management dashboards your business needs right now

Vendor management requires dedication and diligence.

Why you should have a Contract Renewal Strategy

Contract renewals were the bane of my life as a Contract Manager.

How to achieve lean contract management processes

The practice of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) is a complex business with many moving parts. Much of it is usually separated into meani…

3 Critical Vendor Relationships you Need to Track

Understanding your vendor base is incredibly powerful.

Vendor performance management: the key to building valuable relationships

For good reasons, organisations everywhere are relying more and more on an ecosystem of vendors to provide them with the products and servic…

Creating a Digital Contract Approval Process

If you don’t have an effective contract approval process, you will delay every contract that needs approval. Creating a delay isn’t a good l…

How to Assess a Vendor’s Financial Stability During the Due Diligence Process

When working with a vendor, evaluating their financial stability is essential. This ensures they can fulfil their obligations and provide th…

CLM and the VC-backed Contract Time Bomb

The VC-backed world is a brutal place to be in 2023.

5 Third-Party Risk Management Trends for 2023

Third-Party Risk Management should be a focus of yours in 2023 if you’re working in Procurement or Legal. Let’s face it, we’re going to have…

5 Procurement Trends for 2023

Throughout 2023, Procurement teams will focus on digitisation, sustainability, strategic sourcing, vendor relationships, and vendor risk man…

Case Study: How Missouri Employers Mutual Saved Time with eSignatures and Automated Workflows