Contracts are not static documents. They are living frameworks that define how organizations deliver value, manage risk, and build relationships. … More
Tag: contracting
Optimizing Post-Award Contract Management Through Shared Management Activities
Contracts are often celebrated at the moment of signing, with both parties relieved that negotiations are complete and obligations clearly … More
Unlocking Mutual Value in Post-Award Contract Management: The Power of Supply Chain Development
Contracts are often viewed as the finish line of negotiation – a document signed, filed, and left to govern obligations … More
Why Supplier-Customer Contracts Must Be Regularly Reviewed to Meet Evolving Business Needs
In today’s fast-paced business environment, contracts are not static documents—they are living frameworks that define the rules of engagement between … More
Contract in Action: 10 Ways Contract Managers Monitor Supplier Compliance with Confidence
Contracts aren’t just documents—they’re commitments. They define what’s expected, when it’s due, how it’s delivered, and what happens if things … More
Beyond the Balance Sheet: 9 Keys to Monitoring Supplier Financial Health and Business Performance
Contracts are built on promises—but those promises are only as strong as the supplier’s ability to keep them. That’s why … More
Guard the Deal: 12 Best Practices for Managing Confidentiality, Warranties, Indemnities, and Insurance in Contracts
Contract managers are more than traffic controllers—they’re guardians of the deal. They ensure that what’s promised is delivered, what’s protected … More
Risk Isn’t the Enemy – Blindness Is: 10 Mechanisms to Monitor Contractual and Project Risks Through a Joint Risk Register
Contracts are promises—but they’re also predictions. They forecast how suppliers and customers will work together, what will be delivered, and … More
Incentivize with Intention: 10 Keys to Governing Supplier Rewards That Actually Drive Performance
In the world of contracting, incentives are powerful. They’re the levers that move behavior, the signals that say “this matters,” … More
Pay with Purpose: 8 Considerations to Ensure Supplier Payments Align with Contract Terms
In the world of contract management, few things are as sensitive—or as consequential—as supplier payments. Paying too early, too late, … More
