The ideas behind value engineering are not new. In fact, they go back to the 1940s, when the construction industry in particular was seeking new and more scientific ways to guide its purchasing decisions. It would not be unreasonable to assume that the methodology and its use would have matured by now. But you would be wrong; it has actually gone backwards.
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Topics:
contract /commercial management,
procurement,
technology,
communication,
IACCM,
value engineering,
Architectural products,
risk,
sustainability
At a recent IACCM roundtable, participants discussed the seemingly insoluble issue of maximising value from supply relationships. It was widely agreed that loyalty and collaboration are important characteristics, since they support more open communication and opportunity evaluation. Yet loyalty and collaboration depend on levels of long-term trust and integrity that are rarely achieved. The key issues – especially for buyers – are ‘How do I stop suppliers taking advantage of me and how do I ensure I’m not overpaying or missing out on innovation?’
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Topics:
contract /commercial management,
technology,
contract management
When it comes to cutting costs, spend on external counsel is the primary target for in-house legal teams. In a current IACCM survey, 74% of participants say they are using fixed fee arrangements, detailed billing reviews and panel discounts.
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Topics:
technology,
contracting excellence,
contract management
Organizations that institute greater controls over invoice payment achieve, on average, a benefit of around 4.3% of invoice value. That represents a lot of money – so it is worth reading on!
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Topics:
technology,
contract management
There is a lot of buzz about digital reinvention (a term popularized by McKinsey consultants), digital transformation and digital disruption. By whichever name you call it, it’s importance cannot be understated.
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Topics:
technology,
contract management
There is extensive discussion about emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, natural language processing and blockchain, with wide acceptance that they will have significant impact on contracts and contract management.
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Topics:
technology,
contracting excellence,
contract management
As we enter 2018, the divide between today’s outdated contract management practices and tomorrow’s technology-enabled reality is becoming starkly obvious. It was Warren Buffett who segmented the business world into innovators, imitators and … the rest.
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Topics:
technology,
contracting excellence,
contract management
IACCM’s recent study of the state of contract management automation revealed low satisfaction ratings and poor levels of adoption. While there are some very successful instances of implementations led by the Legal function, in general systems selected by Law Departments were especially prone to failure – in fact more than 40% more likely to be underperforming.
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Topics:
technology,
contracting excellence,
contract management
We have all heard the demands for simpler, shorter contracts. Most of us sympathize with the view that plain language and thoughtful structure assist with interpretation and understanding.
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Topics:
technology,
organization & people,
contract management
Contract management technology has been around for almost 20 years – and has had remarkably limited impact. While some administrative tasks are now widely automated, the bulk of contract management still depends on human intervention and knowledge.
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Topics:
contract /commercial management,
technology,
contracting excellence
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