A concise resource for all aspects of contract management in an e-business age, World Class Contracting is organized in a simple, easy-to-follow format, focusing on business partnerships, people, processes, tools and best practices. The book includes a valuable discussion of increasing contract complexity, the need for enterprise contract management processes, and a fair, balanced, and independent review of six of the leading contract management software/systems/tools/applications and how they can help you improve performance. A special feature is the discussion of more than 100 best practices from leading global companies involved in contracting for a wide range of goods and services. The best practices are discussed in each phase of the contract management process. Additional features include: More than 25 sample forms that can be used in everyday contract management situations - United nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods - The Uniform Commercial Code - Glossary of contract management terminology - Extensive bibliography of resource materials Revisions from the previous edition include: Chapter 4 contains updated coverage of professional associations certification programs and credentials for NCMA, ISM, IACCM, and PMI; - Chapter 6 includes new coverage of reverse auctions; and - Chapter 8 includes an updated discussion of cost plus award fee contracts and time & materials contracts. Two new chapters have been added: Chapter 16 Contractor Teaming Arrangements - Chapter 17 Managing Subcontractors Used Book in Good Condition