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Shannon Smith

Shannon Smith
Shannon Smith bridges the gap between expert knowledge and practical VCLM application. Through her extensive writing, and years within the industry, she has become a trusted resource for Procurement and Legal professionals seeking to navigate the ever-changing landscape of vendor management, contract management and third-party risk management.
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Recent Posts

Shannon SmithMarch 24, 2025

Choosing The Best Contract Redlining Solutions to Future-Proof Your Legal Operations

Contract redlining software is a tool that should work best for your business. Discover how options from Gatekeeper support your Legal team - wherever they work.

Shannon SmithMarch 13, 2025

Best Vendor Management Software 2025: VMS features, comparisons and reviews

Discover the best vendor management software for your business. Compare features, ease of use, and customer reviews.

Shannon SmithMarch 5, 2025

How Vendor Onboarding Software Drives Scalable and Secure Operations

Discover how vendor onboarding software drives scalable and secure operations by automating workflows, enhancing compliance, and optimising vendor management for sustainable growth.

Shannon SmithFebruary 28, 2025

How Legal Automation Maximises Efficiency, Productivity and Compliance

Discover why legal automation is essential for in-house legal teams and how AI-driven vendor and contract management improves efficiency, mitigates risk, and ensures compliance at scale.

Shannon SmithFebruary 27, 2025

How CFOs Can Turn VCLM into a Competitive Advantage Against Costs, Risk & Compliance Gaps

Learn how automating vendor and contract management can drive cost reduction, improve financial oversight, and enhance compliance in 2025.

Shannon SmithFebruary 25, 2025

Choosing the Best Vendor Risk Management Software for Procurement Success

Discover how to choose the best vendor risk management software for procurement success. Learn key features, implementation strategies, and automation benefits to improve compliance, mitigate risk,...

Shannon SmithFebruary 19, 2025

Why Poor Contract Visibility Is The Silent Killer Of CFO-Led Cost Reduction

Learn how automating vendor and contract management can drive cost reduction, improve financial oversight, and enhance spend control in 2025.

Shannon SmithFebruary 13, 2025

Contract Repository Software Features For Modern Businesses

Learn the best practices for selecting and implementing contract repository software to improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and streamline contract management.

Shannon SmithFebruary 13, 2025

Enterprise Vendor Management Software and Features to Prioritise in 2025

Discover the must-have features for enterprise vendor management software in 2025, from automation to risk management, to streamline your vendor relationships.

Shannon SmithFebruary 11, 2025

Achieving Modern Slavery Act Compliance with Vendor and Contract Automation

Ensure compliance with the Modern Slavery Act by automating vendor and contract management. Streamline due diligence, risk assessments, and reporting with ease.

Shannon SmithJanuary 31, 2025

The Role of Automated Vendor Compliance in the Fight Against Forced Labour

Learn about the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and how to ensure ethical business practices with a VCLM platform.

Shannon SmithJanuary 16, 2025

Optimising Procurement Contract Management Through Visibility and Automation

Discover the best practices and strategies for procurement contract management. Learn how to achieve visibility, control, and compliance to streamline processes and mitigate risks.

Shannon SmithJanuary 13, 2025

Best Contract Lifecycle Management Software 2025: CLM software, comparisons and reviews

Discover the best contract lifecycle management (CLM) software for your business's requirements.

Shannon SmithNovember 12, 2024

Streamlining Supplier Onboarding and Management For Minimised Risk

Ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and boost efficiency in supplier onboarding and management with a VCLM platform.

Shannon SmithOctober 24, 2024

How Automating Contract Intake Simplifies Vendor and Contract Requests for Legal Teams

Learn how automating contract intake streamlines vendor and contract requests for legal teams, improving efficiency and reducing manual workload.

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