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Join the Leaders in Making Business Relationships Work
The International Association for Contract & Commercial Management (IACCM) is a non-profit foundation recognized as the international authority on the role of contracting and Commitment Management in the global networked economy. A leader in research and innovative learning techniques, IACCM works with corporations, public and academic bodies to provide thought-leadership and understanding of 'best practice' contracting and relationship standards. IACCM defines organizational models and skills to ensure integrity, trust and the collaborative trading relationships that are necessary to support the continued development of the global economy. Its membership is drawn from more than 1,600 corporations and public sector organizations in over 90 countries and represents a community of contract and commercial managers, attorneys and supply management executives and professionals.
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| All IACCM Events |
 Audio Calls |
| 21 May: Ask The Expert - Making Relationships Work |
| 12 Jun: Ask The Expert - Contractual Protections Against the Coming Recession |
| 19 Jun: Ask The Expert - TRACE Bribeline Update |
| 26 Jun: Ask the Expert - Integration of sourcing and supply chain best... |
| 1 Jul: IACCM Update Call |
| 30 Jul: Ask The Expert - Managing Intellectual Property (Americas) |
| 31 Jul: Ask The Expert - Managing Intellectual Property (APAC) |
| Conferences |
| 27-30 May: Association of Proposal Management Professional Conference -... |
| 26 Jun: EMRG Global Sourcing Conference - London |
| Live Events |
| 4 Jun: IACCM Executive Workshop Series - Houston |
| 18 Jun: IACCM Breakfast Seminar - London |
| Webcasts |
| 20 May: Import Compliance and M&A Transactions: A View from the US and... |
| 27 May: Attorney Best Practices for Minimizing Risk for Technology Licensees... |
| 9 Jun: Global Sourcing Destination - China |
| 17 Jun: Contract Manufacturing in China, Thailand and Mexico |
View all events: Only the next 15 events are listed here, please click here to view all the events on the calendar. |
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Contracts Move Center Stage
Five years ago, it seemed no one was interested in contracts. They were seen as an unfortunate bi-product of business dealings, a source of delay and frustration. Today, they have in many cases become a dynamic instrument for creativity and good governance. So what changed? [Click Here] |
Case Study in Unprincipled Negotiation
Do buyers get an unfair image? Not according to a report by the UK's Sunday Telegraph, that lifts the lid on 'unprincipled negotiation' in the UK retail sector. But while such behavior may destroy trust and relationships, is it wrong? [Click Here] |
Contracting Excellence
The May edition of Contracting Excellence is now available. This month's e-zine features the highlights of the presentations and key messages coming from our recent IACCM Americas Conference, "Collaborate To Innovate". We have drawn from the bloggers to provide articles on Negotiation, Risk, Organization, Automation and Collaboration. [Click Here] |
Top 10 Concerns of CFOs
CFOs don't lack for worries as the credit markets continue to create uncertainty. [Read More] |
Breaking The Sourcing Ceiling
Former IACCM Chairman Bill Huber recently penned an article for "Inside Sourcing" that spells out the leadership challenge facing many procurement groups. His findings continue to mirror those of IACCM - and the concerns that we unearth among sourcing professionals when it comes to their future. [Read More] |
Will Americans Foul Up Global Standards?
Many outside the U.S. would rather American companies and auditors stick to their own accounting standards, says a panel of experts
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Contract Practices Hit Cycle Times, Workload
IACCM research has revealed the negative impact of contract review policies at many major corporations - showing that they have generated increased workload and longer cycle times. While this research did not measure the economic cost of such policies, it is clear that they are also responsible for lost savings opportunities. [Click Here] |
Will Suppliers Show Pity?
The news is daily highlighting more and more supply shortages. While the media focuses on consumer items, the challenges of both raw materials and skills shortages are impacting many business to business contracts. Can buyers expect much sympathy? Having ridden their suppliers hard for the last few years, what should they now do to tackle the rapid shift in market conditions? [Click Here] |
Chevron Recognizes IACCM Professional Development Program
On April 7th, 2008 at the International Association for Contract & Commercial Management (IACCM) 2008 Americas Conference in Scottsdale Arizona, Chevron Global Upstream and Gas (CGUG) presented a recognition award to the IACCM for its significant contribution to Learning and Professional Development of its Global Upstream Supply Chain Management team. Tom Crimi, Chevron Global Upstream and Gas’s Learning and Development Manager, noted that IACCM’s professional development program is structured to help Chevron companies develop a more consistent and coordinated approach to their worldwide contract management capability. [Read More] |
Negotiated Terms - Time For A Change
For years, the IACCM annual study of the 'Top Ten Negotiated Terms' has shown very little movement. We negotiate much the same issues, year after year - and most of those issues are essentially negative, they are about a lack of trust and a fear of failure.
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