Are there any document management systems that keep version history and audit trails for commodity contract files?

Yes. Many document management systems can do this, and several are commonly used for commodity contract files where you need version history, audit trails, retention, and controlled access.

What to look for

For commodity contract management, the system should ideally support:

• Version history with check-in/check-out
• Audit trails showing who viewed, edited, approved, or downloaded a file
• Role-based access control
• Immutable records / retention policies
• Workflow approvals
• Searchable metadata such as counterparty, commodity, delivery period, pricing, and contract status
• E-signature integration if needed

Common systems that support this

• Microsoft SharePoint / Microsoft 365
  Strong versioning, permissions, retention, and audit logs. Often used when organizations want a broad enterprise content system.

• OpenText Content Management
  Enterprise-grade records management, auditability, and compliance features.

• M-Files
  Good metadata-driven document management, version control, and audit history.

• DocuWare
  Offers workflow, versioning, audit trails, and compliance features.

• Hyland OnBase
  Common in regulated environments; strong audit and document control capabilities.

• Laserfiche
  Includes versioning, access controls, workflow, and audit tracking.

• Box Enterprise
  Has version history, governance tools, and activity logs; often used for collaboration-heavy environments.

• NetDocuments
  Strong version control and audit trail features, especially in contract-heavy industries.

If your goal is specifically commodity contract control

You may also want a contract lifecycle management (CLM) system rather than a general DMS. CLM platforms often provide:

• clause tracking
• approval workflows
• renewal alerts
• obligation tracking
• audit-ready history

Examples include:

• Icertis
• Ironclad
• Agiloft
• Sirion
• Conga CLM

Practical recommendation

If you mainly need secure storage + version history + audit trail, a DMS like SharePoint, M-Files, or OpenText may be enough.
If you need end-to-end contract workflow and obligation tracking, look at a CLM platform.

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a shortlist by company size/budget, or
2. a feature comparison table for commodity contract management.