Docusign IAM | Contract Lifecycle Management Toolkit
Toolkit: How and why to manage your contracts with CLM
A toolkit for evaluating CLM software

Contract lifecycle management software makes it easy to create, negotiate and execute contracts. CLM tools also serve as a central, searchable repository to store contracts for easy retrieval. Plus, they reduce errors and risk by automating steps in the contract process.
Organizations with CLM solutions report 90% less time spent on contract generation. And an 85% reduction in contract related errors.
Make contracts less work.
Getting started: CLM 101
Get up to speed on everything you need to know about contract lifecycle management, from basic to advanced.
- What is contract lifecycle management?
Get the must-know contract lifecycle management basics, from implementation to everyday management.
- How does your contract process stack up?
Consider the state of contracting at your company and get recommended next steps.
- 2025 contract management trends
Learn about the biggest trends in contract management, including smart contracts, AI regulation, and more.
The ROI of CLM
Learn how organizations can experience significant ROI (449%!) from implementing Docusign CLM.
- Calculate the value of CLM
Get a high-level estimate of how much value a CLM tool can add to your business.
- Research: The Total Economic Impact™ of Docusign CLM
Customer interviews and financial analysis found that a composite organization using Docusign CLM experiences an ROI of 449%.
Vendor evaluation and implementation resources
- Building a business case for CLM
Make a compelling case for why CLM software is a worthwhile investment at your organization.
- How to choose the right CLM software
Five essential criteria to help you make the right decision.
- Discover the Docusign CLM Connector for SAP Ariba
Increase procurement efficiency and streamline source-to-pay workflows.

For the fifth year in a row, Docusign has been identified as a Leader by Gartner.
Gartner offers market evaluation and analysis of CLM vendors based on their Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision.
How the world's best organizations use Docusign CLM
- Cox Automotive
55% more agreements executed per month
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< 72 hours from contract request to execution
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Simplified the contract lifecycle from preparation through to signature
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6-month head start on contract negotiations
"CLM is paying dividends for us. We’re saving money as a company because we’re negotiating so much earlier and getting the same product for less."
Keith McCarraherSpecial Projects Manager - Vestwell
> 90% faster contract completion and 200 hours of manual labor saved monthly
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5x growth in custom agreements while maintaining turnaround time
"CLM provides access to metrics we never had before."
Courtney DutterGeneral Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
Explore a guided tour of Docusign CLM
See how CLM can help you create, review, negotiate, route and manage contracts.