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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 |
| 10 Sep: Ask The Expert - Reorganizing & Streamlining Contract Processes |
| 16 Sep: Negotiations Community of Interest Call |
| 25 Sep: Ask The Expert: Contract Law Update - India |
| Conferences |
| 10-12 Sep: 2008 Annual Upside Software User Conference |
| 22-24 Sep: IACCM in EMEA |
| 24-25 Sep: Government Contracting Ethics & OCIs |
| 1-3 Oct: Emptoris Empower 2008 |
| Live Events |
| 9 Sep: Dealing with Change: China, the EU and the U.S. |
| 9 Sep: How GCs and CFOs Can Effectively Manage Revenue Recognition Risks... |
| 23 Sep: Doing Business in India: Today's Key Opportunities and Challenges |
| 25 Sep: Baker & McKenzie Breakfast Briefing: Technology Joint Ventures... |
| Webcasts |
| 10 Sep: Breaking down Barriers: Practical Approaches to Reduce Contract... |
| 11 Sep: The DEATH Of The Perpetual License and the RISE of SaaS |
| 17 Sep: Accelerate Procurement Process with e-Signatures |
| 24 Sep: Linking Pricing Strategy and Incentive Compensation Management |
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IACCM Highlights for August 2008
This summary offers a snapshot view of IACCM articles, research, projects, and events during the month of August. Articles and presentation materials, including recordings of webcasts and 'Ask The Expert' calls, are all available in the IACCM Library and were provided to the members of the relevant IACCM Communities of Interest. [Read More] |
Is Technology The Answer?
Pressure on costs is combining with pressure of workload to push new solutions in how we do our jobs. 'Virtual meetings' and e-mail are increasingly the norm - but at what cost to relationships? [Read More] |
What Interests Us?
The IACCM 'communities of interest' enable members to gain knowledge quickly and efficiently. They also support networking with fellow practitioners and experts around the world - people who share their specific interests and challenges. But what are those interests? [Read More] |
Contracting, Relationship Management Rise On Corporate Agenda
"Today we depend on our trading partners and suppliers to deliver business capability .... our ability to manage them effectively has become a matter for core competence." These words, from the head of Supply Manaement at a major financial institution, simply reflect the belief that has driven IACCM and its development for the last 5 years. [Read More] |
Contracting Excellence
September's edition of IACCM's monthly e-zine features articles on risk management, the role of a contract manager, cross-functional training, contract and legal automation and the importance of HR in outsourcing agreements. For your copy, [Click Here] |
IACCM Members Get Connected
IACCM's leadership in enabling web-based networking has once again been recognized by leading training and knowledge management organizations. The IACCM 'communities of interest', managed message boards and social networking offered to members through our site are far in advance of more general facilities such as Linked In, Facebook or other, generic social networking providers. [Click Here] |
Understanding China
'Business Pundit' features an interesting interview that offers insights to Chinese business attitudes, in particular their views on contracting, negotiation and the extent to which these impact 'the relationship'. And, the article emphasizes, it is 'the relationship' that really matters. [Click Here] |
Contract Management Best Practice
Earlier this summer, IACCM polled its members to identify the leaders in post-award contract management. The results of that poll will be announced in early September. It covers both sell-side and buy-side organizations. [Read More] |
Corruption - A Growing Concern
In a survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit, 63% of executives confirm that they have faced issues of bribery and corruption. And while an overwhelming majority have internal programs in place to combat corruption, they are concerned about how effective these are. [Read More] |
Outsourced Procurement
Infosys has expanded its outsourced procurement offerings, according to the Business Standard. [Read More] |
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