[Implementation example] Onward Kashiyama introduced ``Flow'', a workflow service based on SharePoint Online, to support more efficient application and approval operations.

SB Technology Corp. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President ＆ CEO: Shinichi Ata, hereinafter referred to as SBT) is a subsidiary of Onward Kashiyama Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director, President and Executive Officer: Tsunenori Suzuki, hereinafter referred to as SBT). We are pleased to announce that Onward Kashiyama has introduced ``Flow'', a cloud-based workflow service based on SharePoint Online, from the ``clouXion'' lineup.

■Background of introduction

Onward Kashiyama is an apparel-related business company under the umbrella of Onward Holdings, a major domestic fashion company group, that owns many brands such as ``23 Ward'', ``Kumikyoku'', ``ICB'', and ``Jiyu Ward''. In 2017, we migrated the email/groupware system that had been built and operated in an on-premises environment to Office 365, and in December 2018, we created a company-wide portal site using SharePoint and started mobile-friendly communication/communication using Microsoft Teams. We moved to the cloud to create a collaborative environment. However, as much of the application processing was done using paper documents, there were issues such as not being able to see the approval status of the application and the time it took to make decisions across locations.Therefore, there was an urgent need to speed up the approval process and digitize the workflow. It was. SBT 's ``Flow'' is based on SharePoint, which Onward Kashiyama was familiar with, supports applications and approvals from smartphones, has web parts compatible with modern UI, and is provided as a cloud service. The deciding factor for its adoption was that there was no need to build or operate infrastructure.

■Effects of introduction

Currently, approximately 4,000 accounts, including some group companies, are using Flow. There is no longer a "stamp relay" where paper application documents are sent to multiple departments and approved people stamp them with their seals, and it is now possible to process approvals from a smartphone without having to go to the office. As a shortening effect, application processing that previously took days can now be completed in as little as 10 minutes, and there is no time to search for application forms, reducing the workload of application and approval processing by 80 to 90%. it was done.

In the future, we plan to introduce Office 365 to group companies that have not yet implemented Office 365, and at the same time promote the introduction and operation of Flow. SBT will continue to support business efficiency and digital transformation through ``Flow'' and SBT 's own brand ``clouXion,'' which supports work style reform, and will contribute to the growth of customers' core businesses.

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