Let’s be honest—contract management can be a headache. The constant back-and-forth, slow approvals, and compliance risks make the process frustrating for legal, procurement, and finance teams alike. And in 2025, businesses can’t afford to waste time on manual, outdated processes.
That’s why contract automation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. By leveraging automated contract workflows and contract management tools, companies are cutting contract turnaround times in half and reducing legal risks. In fact, organizations using AI-powered CLM solutions report a 50% improvement in contract efficiency (World Commerce & Contracting).
If you’re still dealing with endless email threads and contract bottlenecks, it’s time to rethink your approach. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you seamlessly implement contract automation and take the hassle out of contract management.
Step 1: Pinpoint Contract Bottlenecks (Before They Cost You Big)
📊 The Hidden Cost of Manual Contracts
Did you know that businesses lose up to 40% of their time managing contracts manually? (EY Report) And according to PwC, inefficient contract management costs companies up to 9% of their total revenue due to delays, compliance risks, and missed opportunities.
Now imagine reclaiming that lost time and revenue. That’s exactly what contract automation helps you achieve.
To start, ask yourself:
✔️ Which contract tasks are eating up the most time?
✔️ Where do errors or compliance risks pop up most often?
✔️ What tools (if any) are currently in place, and are they actually helping?
A solid contract automation strategy starts with understanding your bottlenecks. Once you pinpoint the weak spots, you can build a system that actually fixes them—rather than just adding another layer of complexity.
🔹 Real-World Example: How a Retail Giant Slashed Contract Processing Time by 40%
A multinational retailer was stuck in a 30+ day approval cycle due to manual contract routing and compliance checks. After switching to Lexzur’s AI-powered CLM, they:
✅ Automated workflows, reducing approval time by 40%
✅ Standardized contract templates, eliminating inconsistencies
✅ Integrated digital signatures, cutting execution time from weeks to hours
The result? Faster supplier onboarding, improved compliance, and happier teams.
Step 2: Choose a CLM That Eliminates Manual Work (Not Just Digitizes It)
Not all contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools are created equal. The best platforms (like Lexzur’s AI-powered CLM) go beyond just storing contracts—they streamline the entire contract lifecycle from drafting to execution.
Here’s what to look for in a CLM solution:
✅ Automated workflows that move contracts forward without manual follow-ups
✅ AI-powered analysis to detect risks, missing clauses, and compliance gaps
✅ Seamless integrations with your existing CRM, ERP, and procurement tools
✅ Electronic signature support to speed up approvals
✅ Audit trails and compliance tracking for full visibility and security
With Lexzur, you’re not just digitizing contracts—you’re making them work smarter for your business.
Step 3: Standardize & Automate Contracts to Cut Delays by 60%
One of the biggest time-wasters in contract management? Reinventing the wheel for every single contract. Instead of starting from scratch, set up pre-approved contract templates and standardized workflows that cut out unnecessary delays.
With Lexzur’s CLM, you can:
📌 Auto-generate contracts based on pre-approved templates
📌 Use AI-powered clause recommendations to ensure compliance
📌 Set up automated approval workflows with role-based permissions
📊 Industry Insight:
A Deloitte study found that businesses using standardized contract templates reduce negotiation times by 60%, since pre-approved terms minimize back-and-forth edits.
Bottom line? Templates + automation = faster contracts and fewer legal headaches.
Step 4: Get Your Team on Board (Without the Growing Pains)
The best contract automation system won’t help if no one actually uses it. The key to success? Making adoption as smooth as possible.
Here’s how:
📌 Keep it simple. Choose an intuitive platform (like Lexzur) that requires minimal training.
📌 Offer hands-on training. Help teams get comfortable with the system through workshops and tutorials.
📌 Highlight the wins. Show users how automation makes their job easier—less admin work, fewer errors, and faster approvals.
💡 Pro Tip:
Host regular “CLM Power Hours” where teams can share tips, ask questions, and explore new features. When people see the benefits firsthand, they’re far more likely to embrace the change.
Step 5: Track, Optimize, and Scale Your Contract Automation
Once automation is in place, don’t just set it and forget it. Keep an eye on key metrics to ensure everything is running smoothly.
📊 Metrics to track:
✔️ Contract turnaround time (from drafting to signature)
✔️ Approval bottlenecks—where are contracts getting stuck?
✔️ Compliance risks flagged by AI-powered contract review tools
🔹 Why It Matters:
According to McKinsey, companies that actively track contract data can reduce financial leakage by 9% by identifying risky clauses and non-compliant terms early.
With Lexzur’s real-time contract analytics, you get instant insights into contract performance—so you can continuously optimize workflows and scale automation across departments.
The Future of Contract Automation in 2025
📊 Bold Prediction:
By 2027, businesses that fail to automate contract management could fall behind by 30% in efficiency gains—putting them at a major competitive disadvantage.
The choice is clear: adapt now or risk falling behind.
The question is—how fast can you automate? Let Lexzur show you how.
Lexzur is leading the way, helping businesses slash contract turnaround times by 50% with AI-powered automation. Lexzur is a leading software editor specializing in Legal-tech solutions. We empower all teams, in any industry, worldwide with cutting-edge Contract Lifecycle Management, Document Automation & Legal Practice Management Solutions empowered by AI with tailored Use Cases for law firms, in-house legal departments, procurement teams, HR teams, and much more.
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