Guide to Commercial Contract Management book by Ashok Kumar Mishra

This book comprehensively offers practical guidance, best practices and strategies to effectively handle contract administration, risk mitigation and dispute resolution.

The book provides a comprehensive overview of contract management in manufacturing organizations, discussing technical and commercial dimensions. It addresses the intricacies of negotiating defence contracts, financial analysis, and regulatory and legal management and elucidates various contract commercial terms. Specific provisions such as limitation on liability, liquidated damages, force majeure, and patenting strategies are given particular attention. Furthermore, the book offers insights into alternate dispute resolution mechanisms and showcases research in the related area aimed at helping manufacturing organizations avoid pitfalls. It also underscores the interdependence of Commercial Acts within these organizations and delves into various legal facets of contracts.

This book will be helpful for lawyers & other professionals in drafting & vetting contracts.

The Present Publication is the Latest 2023 Edition, authored by Dr. (CA) Ashok Kumar Mishra, with the following noteworthy features:

[Enhances Professional Skill Sets] in the field
[Features Relevant Examples and Case Laws] for a richer understanding
[Difference Between Specific and General Contract Clauses] are clarified in the text
[Addresses Misconceptions about Vendor Interactions] in public sector organizations
[Discusses the Need for Understanding Between Vendors and Customers] to avoid project delays
[Discusses the Challenges of Implementing 'Aatmanirbhar'] in the defence sector.
[Comprehensive Coverage of Man Management and Technology Management]
[Highlights the Importance of Self-Reliance] in Defence Design, Development, Equipment Manufacturing, and Maintenance
[Provides Hands-On Experience Insights] on defence contract management, detailing problem areas and their tested solutions
[Presents Results From Surveys] on the current state of contract management in defence
[Explores the Complexities of Contract Management] and offers feasible solutions
The structure of the book is as follows:

The book is segmented into three parts, encompassing 11 chapters:

Part I – Discusses the intricacies of the Defence Industry, touching on aspects like:
Global Aerospace
Technological Innovations
The MRO Industry's Structure
Aerospace Manufacturing
Part II – Offers a comprehensive overview of Defence Contracts, presenting the current landscape and highlighting issues in Defence Contract Management. It includes topics like:
Obsolescence Management
Contractual Disputes
Challenges in Negotiating International Contracts
The Integrity Pact
Various Commercial, Legal, and Financial Facets
Part III – Presents insightful details on Contract Management, supplemented with real-world examples and case studies. It covers the following:
Legal Framework
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Navigating Government Contracts
The Ambiguities of the ICA 1872
Dispute Resolutions
The Safeguarding of Trade Secrets
The detailed contents of this book are as follows:

Introduction & Aerospace/Defence Industry Perspective
Aerospace & Contract Management
Global Aerospace & Defence Companies – Perspective
Technology Innovations and Defence Industry in Aerospace
Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) – An Effective Support System for Aerospace
Aerospace Manufacturing – A Rite of Passage Over Five Decades
Defence Contracts and Current Scenario
Contract Management in Defence PSUs
Related Issues in Defence Contract Management
Government Contracts in Large-Scale Industries/MSME
Contract Management and Practice
Legal Perspective
Lessons for Future
Findings of Author's Research Work on the Related Area