The Malbek Blog

Ever tried to explain your job in life sciences compliance to someone at a dinner party? You might as well be speaking another language, right? It’s like trying to teach chess to someone who’s only played checkers – the board looks similar, but the rules are completely different. And when it comes to GxP compliance […]

Your favorite pizza chain can track a $15 order from kitchen to doorstep in real-time, complete with notifications, GPS tracking, and quality checks. Yet many Fortune 2000 companies with billions in revenue can’t tell you where their critical contracts are stored, what obligations they contain, or when they expire. This striking contrast highlights a serious […]

Every morning, Sarah, the general counsel at a mid-sized tech company, arrives at her desk to find dozens of contracts needing review. Like most legal professionals, she spends her days juggling urgent requests, managing bottlenecks, and trying to keep pace with growing business demands. But Sarah’s world is changing, thanks to a new type of […]

Does your organization rely on Salesforce as the heart of your customer relationships? If so, you’ve likely encountered challenges when managing the contracts that formalize those relationships. While Salesforce excels at tracking sales opportunities, it wasn’t specifically designed to handle the complex requirements of contract lifecycle management (CLM). This disconnect creates friction that slows down […]

You know that feeling when you’re halfway through a bad streaming show, and you think, “I’ve already spent this much time on it— might as well finish”? That’s exactly how many organizations treat their software – and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems are no exception. They’ve invested time, money, and effort, so they convince themselves […]

An almost incalculable number of contracts are signed every year by business partners all over the world. It is no coincidence that almost a third of all employees worldwide work in contract management. But what exactly is the meaning of an executed contract? How do they affect the success of your business? In this article, […]

If you’ve ever watched your legal team spend days creating a seemingly simple contract or struggled to locate critical information buried in thousands of agreements, you’re not alone. As a contract manager or department leader, you know that document processes can be the invisible bottleneck that keeps your team from delivering their best work. What […]

Drafting secure contracts and protecting the interests of the company – that is the daily reality of a contract specialist. These skilled professionals are in high demand, acting as the bridge between legal jargon and clear business objectives. But what key contract specialist skills are companies looking for when considering this exciting career path? And […]

Supply chain contract management has evolved from an administrative function to a strategic imperative. While our previous article explored the foundational parts of supply chain CLM, this follow-up digs into implementation strategies that transform theory into practice. Organizations that implement strong contract management processes can reduce cycle times by up to 70%, reduce risk exposure, […]