How to turn your Contract Management System requirements specification into an RFP
Previously in the Gatekeeper blog, we’ve provided a number of articles to help outline the process for implementing a Contract Management Sy…
Read moreThe Power of Contract Management Dashboards
In a previous article, we’ve written about why it's easy for businesses to believe that simply centralising their contract information will …
Read moreSix ways your contract management processes are costing your business money
In 2006, the American investment bank JP Morgan Chase loaned General Motors $1.5 billion. In order to guarantee the loan, JP Morgan received…
Read moreWhy Usability Matters in a Contract Management System
If you’re reading this article the chances are that you’re currently appraising different contract management solutions and looking to find …
Read moreBeware the dangers of using third-party solutions for redlining contracts (Part 2 of 2)
Updated: 19/11/2020 Third-party solutions for redlining contracts offer theoretical benefits based around having a wholly digitised contract…
Read moreHow to review a contract (inc. Free Ebook)
Reviewing a contract on behalf of your business can be a complex task but it's an important part of the contract lifecycle management proces…
Read more44 crucial questions you can answer with a Contract Management Solution
If you’ve identified a need for a contract management solution your business, you’ve hopefully got a clear idea of the benefits that it will…
Read more15 Take-aways From SaaStr Europa 2018
Last week, I attended SaaStr Europa in Paris with fellow Gatekeeper, Andrew Oliver. We’re always looking for ways to improve our product and…
Read moreSpecialist contract management solution vs ERP
It’s a common scenario that we come across when speaking to prospective customers. On the one hand they have the option to leverage an exist…
Read moreHow to prepare your business for contract lifecycle management - collecting your business's contracts (Part 2 of 2)
If you've completed the actions from our first article on preparing your business for Contract Management, then you're ready to move on to c…
Read moreSix Vendor Negotiation Strategies for Success
Negotiating is a key part of professional life. At some point, everybody needs to conduct a negotiation, either by doing deals on behalf of …
Read moreCollaboration with vendors - the key to continuous improvement
Once you've taken the time to segment your vendors, the next step is to consider closer collaboration with those that you've identified as b…
Read moreProtecting Confidential Information - Using NDAs for Vendors
Businesses maintain many types of confidential information, usually stored in the form of paper or electronic documents and files.
Read moreHow vendor segmentation can reduce supply risk
Positive working relationships with vendors contribute hugely to the success of businesses; choosing the wrong ones or failing to manage the…
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