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Shannon SmithMay 12, 2025

From Legwork to Leadership: How AI Is Rewriting  Procurement Roles

Discover how automation frees teams from transactional tasks, unlocking new opportunities for strategic influence, supplier innovation, and leadership in the AI-powered enterprise.

Rod LinsleyMay 9, 2025

Vendor Consolidation Frameworks and Strategies for 2025

Learn how to consolidate vendors, reduce costs, improve performance and streamline procurement with this step-by-step guide for growing businesses.

Rod LinsleyMay 8, 2025

Using Contract Intelligence to Transform Data into Decisions

Discover how to unlock contract intelligence and how contract management software can help you to effectively use the data you need.

Shannon SmithMay 7, 2025

Enterprise Contract Management Software: A 2025 Guide to Key Features, Benefits, and Selection...

Discover what enterprise contract management is and how dedicated VCLM software can improve your business's approach.

Shannon SmithMay 2, 2025

The Five Pillars of an Effective Supplier Management Program

Learn how to build a supplier management program that drives cost control, compliance, and ROI, powered by five strategic pillars and insights from Gatekeeper.

Shannon SmithApril 30, 2025

Need to Stop Revenue Leakage? How Contract Compliance Software Benefits CFOs

Discover how contract compliance software gives CFOs real-time control over obligations, risk, and audit readiness, while cutting costs and improving financial accuracy.

Shannon SmithApril 24, 2025

Why Emotional Intelligence Beats Procurement Process Policing

Modern procurement isn’t about more process - it’s about people skills. Learn how empathy and enablement are reshaping the function’s future.

Shannon SmithApril 22, 2025

Beyond the Bottom Line: Collaboration, Cost and Digital Innovation in Procurement

Learn key lessons on vendor relationships, digital transformation, and value-driven decision-making.

Rod LinsleyApril 17, 2025

Scaling The Vendor Onboarding Process For Growing Financial Services Institutions

Discover how financial services institutions can scale vendor onboarding effectively. Learn to overcome compliance, risk, and visibility challenges with best practices and VCLM software.

Shannon SmithApril 16, 2025

Overcoming Combative Procurement: Why Collaboration Wins Contracts

Learn how collaborative procurement improves vendor performance, reduces risk, and drives strategic value beyond cost savings.

Rod LinsleyApril 11, 2025

A Framework for Evaluating Vendor Lifecycle Management Software

Discover how Vendor Lifecycle Management software streamlines vendor onboarding, ensures compliance, mitigates risks, and optimises performance.

Rod LinsleyApril 11, 2025

How to Manage Contractual Obligations Effectively

Turn contract promises into performance. Learn how to manage contractual obligations to reduce risk and unlock value

Ian BryceApril 8, 2025

Contract Automation Explained: Streamline Compliance, Cut Risk, and Move Faster

Automate contract management to ensure compliance, reduce errors, and enhance efficiency in regulated industries with centralized data and streamlined processes.

Shannon SmithApril 7, 2025

What AI Contract Review Should Look Like in 2025

See how AI contract review in 2025 delivers speed, accuracy and compliance—powered by legal playbooks and guided redlines.

Shannon SmithApril 3, 2025

The True Cost of Choosing the Lowest Bidder in Procurement

Learn why lowest-cost procurement can backfire and how value-based sourcing protects margins, reduces risk, and drives long-term growth.

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