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Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

Docusign IAM | Contract Lifecycle Management Toolkit

Toolkit: How and why to manage your contracts with CLM

A toolkit for evaluating CLM software

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Why modern businesses need CLM

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.

The 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contract Lifecycle Management shows Docusign as a Leader
Docusign Named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Contract Life Cycle Management

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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        • Celonis

          Simplified the contract lifecycle from preparation through to signature

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            • Genuine Parts Company

              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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            • iCIMS

              5x growth in custom agreements while maintaining turnaround time

              "CLM provides access to metrics we never had before."

              Author Courtney Dutter
              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.

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