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When a mid-sized aerospace components manufacturer faced mounting contract management challenges in early 2024, the executive team recognized that incremental improvements would no longer suffice. With over 2,400 active supplier agreements, 380 customer contracts, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions, their email-and-spreadsheet approach had become a significant liability. Missed renewal deadlines cost the company an estimated $3.2 million in a single fiscal year through unfavorable auto-renewals and emergency supplier switches. Compliance audits revealed gaps in obligation tracking, and the legal department spent 60% of its time on contract administration rather than strategic counseling. The leadership team committed to a comprehensive Contract Lifecycle Management transformation, understanding that technology alone would not solve deeply rooted process and organizational issues. This case study examines their 18-month journey, the specific challenges encountere...