Breaking Down Silos: The Value of Seamless System Integration in Contract Management

How integrating CLM solutions with enterprise platforms like Salesforce, SAP, and Microsoft Dynamics drives cross-functional alignment and efficiency. Many organizations struggle with contract management processes that operate in isolation from other business functions. These siloed systems lead to inefficiencies, misaligned data, and compliance risks. When sales, procurement, finance, and legal teams work within separate platforms, […]
The Future of Contracts: How AI is Changing CLM

Managing contracts effectively is essential for any organization. It influences legal obligations, procurement, revenue, and risk. Traditionally, most attention has been given to drafting and negotiation. However, what happens after an agreement is signed is just as important—if not more—when it comes to realizing value and minimizing risk. Businesses are now prioritizing better oversight of […]
Assessing Your Company’s Need for Contract Lifecycle Management

Contract Lifecycle Management: A Comprehensive Guide by Marshfield Consulting Efficient contract management is critical for organizational success, yet many businesses continue to rely on outdated, manual processes that hinder growth and expose them to unnecessary risks. Marshfield Consulting is dedicated to helping organizations understand and implement Contract Lifecycle Management software and solutions. This detailed guide […]
10 Ways CLM Reduces Costs and Accelerates Revenue

Contracts play a fundamental role in an organization’s financial health, shaping revenue, controlling costs, and managing risk. Despite their significance, contract management often receives less attention and investment than other business functions. Many organizations continue to rely on outdated processes, disconnected systems, and manual workflows, leading to inefficiencies, higher costs, and lost opportunities. However, research […]
CLM Health Check Pillar 10

NOTE: This is the sixth and final article in this series. Start here if you missed the previous articles: CLM Health Check Pillar 1. Marshfield’s CLM Health Check service, a systemized, holistic evaluation to identify inefficiencies, gaps, and improvement opportunities, is designed to turn your CLM software into a maximized tool to deliver the most […]
CLM Health Check Pillars 8 & 9

NOTE: This is the fifth article in this series. Start here if you missed the previous articles in the series: CLM Health Check Pillar 1. Marshfield’s CLM Health Check service, a systemized, holistic evaluation to identify inefficiencies, gaps, and improvement opportunities, is designed to turn your CLM software into a maximized tool to deliver the […]
CLM Health Check Pillars 6 & 7

NOTE: This is the fourth article in this series. Start here if you missed the previous articles in the series: CLM Health Check Pillar 1. Marshfield’s CLM Health Check service, a systemized, holistic evaluation to identify inefficiencies, gaps, and improvement opportunities, is designed to turn your CLM software into a maximized tool to deliver the […]
CLM Health Check Pillars 4 & 5

NOTE: This is the third article in this series. Start here if you missed the previous articles in the series: CLM Health Check Pillar 1. Marshfield’s CLM Health Check service, a systemized, holistic evaluation to identify inefficiencies, gaps, and improvement opportunities, is designed to turn your CLM software into a maximized tool to deliver the […]
“Drinking Our Own Champagne”

How Marshfield Consulting Uses CLM to Solve Our Own Business Challenges We believe in the power of Contract Lifecycle Management to deliver tremendous business value, solve problems, and increase efficiency internally—in short, doing for ourselves what we do for our clients every day. Simply put, we “drink our own Champagne”—and want to share it with […]
CLM Health Check Pillars 2 & 3

NOTE: This is the second article in this series. Here is the first article in the series: CLM Health Check Pillar 1. Marshfield’s CLM Health Check service, a systemized, holistic evaluation to identify inefficiencies, gaps, and improvement opportunities, is designed to turn your CLM software into a maximized tool to deliver the most business value […]