Contract Management (CLM) Tools and Resources

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The Forrester Wave^TM: Contract Life-Cycle Management, Q2 2011
The Forrester Wave™ publication provides product evaluations for particular markets or technology. In The Forrester Wave™: Contract Life-Cycle Management, Q2 2011 (June 2011), Forrester Research, Inc. states that Selectica is “a perfect fit for those companies focused on the sell-side, seeking a subscription model, and/or running salesforce.com.” Read about the method and criteria that Forrester uses, and Selectica’s specific scoring in this independent report.

Avoiding the Ten Most Common Pitfalls in Choosing and Deploying Contract Management Solutions
You may be chomping at the bit to deploy a contract management solution, but if you don’t take the right steps, you could end up with an unsuccessful implementation. This white paper, based on over a decade of experiences by Selectica implementations professionals, sheds light on the most common pitfalls companies face in their implementations and suggests strategies and tactics to overcome them so that companies can stay on the right path to success.

RFP Template – Save time and effort with this vendor-neutral RFP template
Save time and effort by downloading this vendor-neutral RFP template now. This Microsoft Excel-based template provides you with the questions (and answers) you need to identify the “must-have” capabilities for your organization and quickly pinpoint the differences among vendors and their CLM solutions so that you can select the right solution for your company.

Recorded Contract Lifecycle Management Demo
See first-hand what enterprise contract management solutions are all about. No need to wait. Register and you’ll automatically receive login information to let you see the demo right now, or whenever it’s most convenient for you.

Data Sheets

Selectica Contract Lifecycle Management Datasheet A short, two-page overview of the Selectica Contract Lifecycle Management Solution
Selectica Contract Management for Salesforce A summary of key capabilities of Selectica Contract Management for Salesforce.
Selectica Contract Kiosk Datasheet An overview of Selectica’s employee self-service contract portal.
Contract Lifecycle Management Essentials Datasheet Discover the key features of Selectica Contract Lifecycle Management Essentials.
Selectica Configurator Features and benefits of the Selectica Configurator

White Papers

Contract Management White Papers
Cloud Contract Management Myths: Debunked A series of contract management myths, corporate urban legends if you will, have cropped up regarding cloud contract management. Granted, moving documents into the cloud—particularly documents as sensitive in nature as contracts—could raise some red flags for companies. However, many perceived weaknesses of cloud computing are actually strengths—particularly when it comes to contract management. Allow us to take you Mythbusters-style through a few of those misconceptions and see if we can’t debunk some of the most common myths surrounding managing contracts in the cloud.
Transform End-of-Quarter Chaos into Cash: 6 Benefits of an Automated Contract Management Process During crunch time, the difference between manual contract management and automated contract management is astronomical, and can make or break sales quotas, compensation plans, bonuses, and a company’s profitability. When you have the proper tools in place to automate and streamline contract management, the end-of-quarter crunch can be one of your core strengths as a business, transforming your contract management process into a major asset.
What is Contract Management Software? A Beginner’s Guide What exactly is a contract lifecycle management solution? And why do I need one—what’s wrong with my filing cabinets? Class is in session with this whitepaper, which will describe the basics on automated contract management—what it is, who should have it, and how it can enhance your company’s profitability.
Building a Business Case for Contract Lifecycle Management Software: A Buyer’s Guide Find out how to sell your CLM project using hard and soft ROI benefits
Stark Law 101 Business White Paper: Stark Law 101
Three Steps to Limit Your Exposure to Stark Law Business White Paper: Three Steps to Limit Your Exposure to Stark Law
Contract Lifecycles Are Key to Accurate Sales Forecasting Business White Paper: Learn how to track contract lifecycles to predict sales accurately
Contract Master: The Gold Standard of Accuracy Business White Paper: Describes the contract master, defined as a centralized database of legally defined information
Contract Visibility is Essential for CFOs in Growing Enterprises Business White Paper: Contract visibility as an essential tool in the financial process
Cooperative Risk Management Business White Paper: Treating risks as essential negotiating points that can be leveraged to provide benefits to all parties in a transaction
Contract Lifecycle Management: Transforming Commitments from Potential Liabilities into Strategic Corporate Assets Get insight on how to tackle the strategic and tactical challenges of CLM and the benefits of automation.
Contract Management Software: An Essential Tool for Controlling Exposure to Earnings Restatement Risks Read how to leverage CLM to prevent exposure to earnings restatement risks.
Contracts are Critical for Controlling Supply Chain Risks See how companies can implement contract-based controls to minimize supply chain risks.
A Global Approach to Contract Lifecycle Management Find out what kind of benefits your business can gain by moving away from isolated instances of contract management toward a full global approach to CLM.
How to Determine if You Need a CLM Solution Don’t wait for a failed audit to force you to a CLM solution; See how a proactive approach can benefit your firm.
A Needs-Based RFP Process is Essential When Selecting a CLM Solution Learn how to move beyond the typical “Does your CLM Solution Offer a Repository?” RFP, toward an RFP that truly reflects the needs of your business.
What Is Relationship Risk and How Can It Be Managed? Learn how extending your view of credit risk, from a narrow focus to the entire relationship, is the first step to a holistic approach to risk management.
The Role of Contract Management in Ensuring SOX Compliance See how contract management can help avoid SOX complications through improved visibility into your firm’s financial and legal commitments.
The Stark Truth about Physician Agreements: A Lapse in Control Can Cost Millions Discover how Stark laws are taking the regulation of physician contracts to new levels of stringency and complexity, enforced with heavy punitive costs for those who do not comply.
Contract Management Presents Legal Departments with a Unique Way to Add Corporate Value Learn how legal departments are a natural focal point for contract management, protecting the company from risk and saving millions.

Selectica Configuration White Papers
Configuring Customer Choice Business white paper: Advanced configurators go beyond business rules management engines to give customers exactly what they want.
User Selection Guide: Advanced Configurators vs. Business Rules Management Systems White Paper: Deciding whether advanced configurators or BRMS systems are the right fit for your project.
Maximizing Your ROI In Selectica Technology Business White Paper: Taking advantage of Selectica professional services to gain extra benefit from your Selectica system
Bridging the Gap Business White Paper: Taking advantage of Selectica professional services to gain extra benefit from your Selectica system
The Cash Conversion Cycle: Converting Products And Services into Profitability. Faster Business White Paper: Accelerating the cash conversion cycle
Driving Incremental Profit through Improved Pricing Policies and Processes Business White Paper: Exploiting pricing to improve profitability and achieve other organizational objectives
Mass Customization: Meeting Complex Customer Demands in the Modern Marketplace Business White Paper: Achieving competitive differentiation by providing specialized, custom-configured goods

Selectica Customer Case Studies

Contract Management Customer Case Studies
ManTech International Customer Success Story ManTech International Improves Government Contract Administration with Selectica Contract Management Software
Covad Communications Customer Success Story Covad Communications Counts on Selectica for Effective Contract Management
Providence Health Customer Success Story Healthcare Provider Relies on Selectica to Improve Contract Management across Five States
Aberdeen Case Study Hospital Network Hospital Network Improves Health of Business with Centralized and Automated Contract Management
Alegent Health Customer Success Story Alegent Health Meets Requirements for Comprehensive Contract Management and Analytics with Selectica

Selectica Configuration Customer Case Studies
AberdeenGroup: Fireman’s Fund Read how Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company simplified its underwriting process using Selectica
AberdeenGroup OnSite: Tellabs Read how Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company simplified its underwriting process using Selectica