Framesoft Contract Management (FCM) encompasses the entire lifecycle of any contract (type), from its inception to termination. By using the Framesoft Contract Management (FCM) solution suite in managing a contract during its lifecycle significant benefits are gained. FCM allows to gain control of all contracts and associated rights and obligations. With FCM, all corporate professionals dealing with contract documents have immediate access and visibility into contracts across the enterprise resulting in:

1. Risk Reduction

  • Legal Compliance
  • Elimination of operational risk
  • Avoidance of Penalties
  • Mitigation of Disputes
  • Counterparty Risk Reduction (Netting)

2. Cost Savings and Financial Optimization

  • Avoiding Overcharges
  • Efficient Use of Resources
  • Negotiation Leverage
  • Capital Efficiency
  • Liquidity Management

3. Improved Operational Efficiency

  • Streamlined Processes
  • Time Management
  • Automation Opportunities

4. Enhanced Relationship Management

  • Clear Expectations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Framework for resolving disputes amicably and efficiently
  • Partner Performance

5. Increased Visibility and Control

  • Real-time Monitoring
  • Data-Driven Decisions
  • Centralized Management

6. Strategic Advantage

  • Market Responsiveness
  • Competitive Edge
  • Strategic Planning

7. Regulatory Compliance

Ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Utilizing Framesoft's Contract Management Solution Suite

These advantages are derived from a fully integrated Framesoft Contract Management solution suite covering the complete lifecycle of any contract as illustrated below:

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A. Contract Request

  • Provision of a (neutral) Global Contract Type Repository
  • (Contract type specific) Data Point Repository
  • Document Template Repository
  • Unlimited expandability regarding Contract Types & Data Items
  • Workflow driven contract request

B. Contract Assembly & Generation

Framesoft Document Assembly (FDA) is nothing short of a revolutionary tool that is transforming the way organizations create and manage documents. For more details refer to Framesoft Document Assembly (FDA).

C. Document Intelligence (AI)

Integrating Framesoft Document Intelligence (FAI) into contract management offers the following benefits and advantages:

  • Document Digitalization & Text Extraction
  • Understanding Contracts
  • Data Extraction
  • Agreement Identification
  • Reconciliation with Framesoft Contract Repository (FCR)
  • Continuous Learníng & Improvement
  • Workflow Automation

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D. Contract Negotiation

By using "Framesoft Online Negotiation (FON)" the complete preparation & negotiation process is simplified, streamlined, faster and more transparent. FON is a platform for electronically assembling, generating, reviewing, and negotiating (master) agreements. For more details refer to Framesoft Online Negotiation (FON).

E. Non-Standard Terms (NST) Handling

In case a pre-generated “Standard Term” of a contract is not accepted by a counterparty (during negotiation) an NST-Workflow is started (automatically). The workflow summarizes all relevant NST information and requires approval. NSTs are tracked via clause version revision and a re-usage of approved NSTs in future contracts is foreseen.

F. Legal Opinion Check

In case no Legal opinion is in place the Legal Opinion Request Workflow takes care of a Legal Opinion Request.

G. Contract Release & Legal Document Execution (LDE) Notification

Properly completing, signing, and releasing a contract to become legally binding and enforceable supported via FCM LDE tasks & notification.

H. Document Archiving

Storing all documents generated or received for retrieval in a document management system such as Framesoft Document Management (FDM).

I. Contract Event & Lifecycle Management

FCM effectively supports managing actions such as e.g.:

  • Amendment Handing
  • Netting
  • Reporting & Forecasting
  • Obligation & Commitment Management
  • Event / Milestone Management (e.g., Cash Flows, etc.)
  • Fee Calculations
  • Contract fidelity
  • Compliance and retention
  • Auditing
  • Permission Management
  • Termination

To encompass the entire lifecycle of any contract FCM consists of the following fully integrated solutions & add-ons:

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