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Audit-Ready Without the Scramble: How Contract Management Systems Support Compliance
For organizations subject to frequent audits—whether internal, external, or regulatory—the ability to respond quickly and completely is no longer optional. Delays in locating contract terms, approvals, or documentation can raise concerns and cause unnecessary exposure. That’s why many companies are

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

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

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Efficient contract management is critical for organizational success, yet many businesses continue to rely on outdated, manual processes that hinder growth and expose them to unnecessary risks.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

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 Many organizations continue to rely on outdated processes,

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,

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

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

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

“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

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

CLM Health Check Pillar 1
The Marshfield Method, the 10 pillars on which our expert CLM-consulting business is built, was developed over our decades of experience pioneering best practices and a refined approach to contract lifecycle management (CLM). This framework is not just a set

CLM 101: What is Contract Lifecycle Management?
Every business, regardless of industry, manages contracts and agreements. As we introduce the basics of Contract Lifecycle Management in this blog, we encourage you to keep the following questions in mind: How many tools are you currently using to get

Transforming Contract Management: Enhance Business Operations with DocuSign CLM and Salesforce CRM
In any fast-paced business environment, efficiency and compliance are non-negotiables, especially when it comes to managing contracts and customer relationships at the enterprise level. For many organizations, legacy Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) processes are littered with manual tasks, fragmented workflows,

Marshfield For Microsoft: Introducing The Dynamics CLM Connector
Efficiency in contract management significantly impacts overall business success. Marshfield Consulting, a leading Platinum Partner specializing in DocuSign Agreement Cloud, offers an innovative integration of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) with Microsoft Dynamics CRM. This comprehensive solution simplifies contract processes, enhances

The Marshfield Method: A Decade of Mastering Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM)
We are excited to announce The Marshfield Method comprising the 10 Pillars of Contract Management, developed over our years of experience pioneering best practices and a refined approach to contract lifecycle management (CLM). This framework is not just a set

Marshfield Consulting on CIO Review
Marshfield Consulting Delivering Proven Outcomes on the DocuSign CLM “Merchant of Venice,” one of the most prominent Shakespearean comedy and drama, is strongly built on the power of clauses in a contract. In the play, the titular character (the merchant)