[ LightSo... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/lightsource/reviews) [ LightSo... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/lightsource/reviews) # LightSource Features ##### ## Management (3) Approval Use criteria to add or remove suppliers to/from approved lists. Communication Manage communications with suppliers on multiple channels such as phone or email. Documents Capture and maintain documents related to suppliers and their products or services. Show More ##### ## Performance (3) Evaluation Allows users to evaluate supplier performance using standard and custom KPIs. Selection Provide features to compare suppliers and choose the best option for various activities. Risk Management Identify potential issues and how they may impact relationships with suppliers. Show More ##### ## Supplier Information (3) Profiles Create and manage supplier profiles that include contact and pricing information. Qualifications Identify the services and products provided by suppliers, as well as certifications. History Track history of all interactions and business transactions with suppliers. Show More ##### ## RFP Generation (4) Templates Provide standard templates for different types of RFPs RFX Support other types of requests such as RFB/RFI/RFQ Versioning Track versions of RFP documents and related changes Questions Library Maintain a library of questions that can be reused Show More ##### ## RFP Distribution (3) Tracking Track submissions from multiple vendors and suppliers Analysis Compare submissions and score suppliers Selection Choose the best submission for an RFP Show More ##### ## Submissions (4) Collaboration Allow multiple users to collaborate on submissions Knowledge Base Maintain a repository or library of content and documents that can be reused Review RFPs can be reviewed by managers before submission Reporting Create real-time reports to compare data trends across processes, RFPs, vendors or profiles Show More ##### ## RFP Response (6) Project Management Tracks the progress of any RFP in real time and set milestones to improve efficiency Content Library Updates, organizes, and stores content of a project Access Assign users, roles, and manage access in order to set tasks and leave comments Automation Automate repetitive and manual tasks, such as auto-filling answers and auto-responses Export Export files or spreadsheets with the ability to format and accomidate images Import Upload files or spreadsheets from multiple sources Show More ##### ## Contract Creation & Management (4) Contract Creation Users can create new contracts within the platform using built-in document creation features. Contract Templates Create and access templates with to streamline contract creation, taking advantage of pre-written contract clauses and fields. Contract Editing Relevant contract stakeholders can edit, compare, and revise multiple versions of contracts. Contract Attachments Additional information, such as images, memos, and invoices, can be attached to contracts as supplemental resources. Show More ##### ## Collaboration (2) Contract Collaboration Internal and external users are able to collaborate on contracts through a shared web portal with messaging features. Approval Process Contract approvals processes can be streamlined, so that departmental workflows are integrated logically into the system. Show More ##### ## Other Platform Features (5) Notifications & Reminders Receive notifications and schedule reminders with alerts according to contract milestones. Contract Database Contracts can be stored in a central online repository with built in search capabilities. Contract Compliance Identify, assess, and manage all contract risks and ensure the fulfillment of contractual obligations Integrations / APIs The contract management platform can integrate with CRM software to associate contracts with customer records, and with CPQ software to feed calculated quote details into the contract. E-Signature Ability to e-sign legally-binding contracts within the same platform. Show More ##### ## Contract Data (2) Reporting & Dashboards Enable standard and ad hoc reports of contract statuses and timelines, and access live overviews of contract activities. Advanced Contract Analytics Provides advanced, AI-driven contract analytics to optimize all aspects of contract management. Show More ##### ## Supplier Marketplace (3) Library Provides a centralized library containing product data. Categorization Enables users to assign custom categories to products. Data Management Creates and manages product catalogs. Show More ##### ## Contract Management (3) Compliance Assists with maintaining compliance with controlled processes, automated tracking, and audit trails. Revenue Identifies revenue opportunities by providing better visibility into spend data, improving supplier relationships, streamlining procurement processes, and identifying cost savings opportunities Negotiations Provides organizations with the tools and data they need to negotiate contracts more effectively, such as data analysis, collaboration, and contract management. Show More ##### ## Data Collection (3) Spend Increases spend visibility into pricing and unintended or excessive use of discounts or promotions by customers. Compliance Reports Identifies noncompliant spending, fraud, and other activity outside of company policy. Savings Analyzes spending patterns and identifies areas to reduce costs. Show More ##### ## Project Management (3) Dashboard Provides a dashboard for searching and reporting on contracts and projects. Repository Manages contracts in a single, online central repository. Lifecycle Manages the entire contract lifecycle process by providing visibility into projects and allocating resources across sourcing initiatives. Show More ##### ## Generative AI (1) AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - RFP (3) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) (6) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Strategic Sourcing (3) Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Show More ##### ## AI & Agentic Capabilities - Autonomous Sourcing (3) Supplier Recommendation Engine Recommends optimal suppliers using AI models based on historical sourcing outcomes and performance. Autonomous Decision Agents Executes sourcing decisions and actions autonomously based on goals, constraints, and learned policies. Continuous Learning & Improvement Improves sourcing recommendations over time using feedback loops and historical event data. Show More ##### ## Supplier Management & Discovery - Autonomous Sourcing (3) Automated Supplier Invitation Automatically invites qualified suppliers to sourcing events based on matching criteria. Supplier Data Enrichment Enhances supplier profiles with third-party or internal data such as risk, diversity, and financial metrics. Supplier Discovery & Matching Identifies and recommends relevant suppliers based on category, geography, risk, and past performance data. Show More ##### ## Optimization & Decisioning- Autonomous Sourcing (4) Multi-Objective AI Optimization Optimizes sourcing outcomes across multiple competing objectives using AI-driven models. What-If Scenario Modeling Simulates alternative sourcing outcomes to compare trade-offs across different award strategies. Explainable AI Recommendations Provides transparent reasoning and justification behind AI-generated sourcing decisions or recommendations. Bid Optimization & Scenario Analysis Evaluates supplier bids and generates optimized award scenarios based on cost and constraints. Show More ##### ## Intelligence & Insights - Autonomous Sourcing (2) Spend & Opportunity Identification Identifies sourcing opportunities using spend analysis and pattern recognition. Predictive Sourcing Insights Forecasts sourcing outcomes and risks using predictive analytics models. Show More ##### ## Sourcing Automation - Autonomous Sourcing (5) Autonomous RFx Creation Automatically generates RFx events based on intake data, historical events, or predefined rules. Guided Intake & Demand Capture Captures sourcing requests through guided workflows that structure demand and trigger sourcing processes. Generative RFx Authoring Generates RFx documents, line items, and requirements using generative AI based on category and historical data. Natural Language Intake Processing Interprets unstructured user requests and converts them into structured sourcing events using NLP. Event Workflow Automation Automates sourcing event steps including approvals, supplier invitations, and timeline management. 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