Contract management refers to the process of managing a company's contracts from creation to execution and analysis. It involves overseeing all aspects of a contract, including negotiation, drafting, execution, performance monitoring, and compliance tracking. Contract management aims to ensure that contracts are effectively managed, risks are mitigated, and opportunities for maximizing value are realized. This area of research focuses on developing best practices, tools, and systems to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of contract management processes in organizations. Key topics in contract management research may include contract lifecycle management, contract compliance, contract risk management, and contract performance evaluation.