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Empowering the future of CCM through research and insights

At the heart of our work is a commitment to shaping global policy and practice, ensuring that commerce and contracting deliver better outcomes for businesses, governments, and society as a whole. Through practical, evidence-based research, the CCM Institute provides thought leadership, standards, and frameworks that drive effective exchange in the world.

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The Contract Management Standard

The Contract Management Standard is the globally recognized, definitive framework for the commerce and contract management discipline, providing a common language and structure to enhance efficiency, consistency, and best practices across industries. The Institute acts as the custodian of the Standard.

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A trusted source of intelligence to global organizations

Our research equips you to thrive in a changing world – here’s how.

Cope with uncertainty

Make confident decisions backed by robust, data-driven insights

Improve commercial decisions

Establishing benchmarks and best practices to elevate the CCM profession

Anticipate risk

Engaging with policymakers and industry leaders to shape the future of commerce and contract management

Identify new opportunities

Delivering high-quality, practical studies that inform and improve commercial decision-making