[Issue] Solving data management issues that hinder digital transformation in the manufacturing industry with Box - Simple content management realized in the cloud -

While many companies are working on "digital transformation (DX)" that uses ICT to transform their business, new challenges are emerging in data management. Manufacturing companies are also using a variety of solutions, such as seamless communication tools that support work style reforms and project management tools that are used at manufacturing sites. It is increasing, and storage and sharing are becoming complicated.

Here, we will organize the issues that companies are currently facing regarding the management and sharing of digital data, and introduce hints for resolving them.

Enterprise data management challenges. “Decentralization” and “duplication” are the brakes on digital transformation

Companies have already introduced many ICT solutions, and the use of business-specific tools in each aspect of business hinders efficiency. Many companies are likely to have the following issues in mind.

Problem (1) Multiple sharing tools such as email and chat are complicated

Email is still commonly used as a means of sharing files inside and outside the company, such as providing electronic catalogs to dealers and sharing design drawings with outside contractors. The risk is high and there is a limit to the amount of data that can be sent.

最近では「チャットアプリケーション」「タスク管理ツール」「営業支援ツール」などの導入企業も増えていますが、複数のツールが利用されることで情報が分散し、一元管理が困難になっています。「後でファイルが必要になったときに、いつごろ、どのツールで送られてきたかを思い出すのが面倒」「成果物が作成されるまでの経緯を追跡するのが大変」といった煩雑さが生じています。

Problem (2) Documents with different versions are scattered

"While sharing the specifications under construction by e-mail, I lost track of which version is the latest version." I overwrote a different file. One of the causes is that files are copied on various terminals by sharing data by e-mail or downloading using tools. Even if you try version control, it is difficult to enforce the naming rules manually, and it seems that there are many cases where it does not take root.

Issue (3) Complexity of audit response and security measures

Audit response and security measures are becoming more complicated due to the use of various tools.

Access logs and operation logs differ in the level that can be obtained depending on the tool, so individual measures are required for each in preparation for audits. In addition, IT administrators are burdened with setting and managing access rights to data.

Having multiple data storage locations also creates duplication of security costs.

As with the GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation), which came into effect in May 2018, new regulations and standards will require support for each tool.

Achieved with "Box"! The key to resolving the issue is "unified data platform"

The key to resolving these issues is the unification of platforms for storing data. Box, a content management platform, is a secure cloud service developed for companies, and is used by more than 92,000 companies * around the world. It is linked with more than 140 * applications in Japan, and you can easily unify the data storage location of typical business applications. The total data capacity that can be stored is unlimited, and there is no need to increase the number of servers even if the data increases.

By utilizing "Box", an ideal work environment can be realized as follows.

(1) Improve efficiency by centralizing shared tools

  • The "consolidation of storage locations" and "advanced search function" save you the trouble of searching for files.
  • Use shared links and folder sharing to securely share files internally and externally without worrying about sending the wrong email.
  • You can easily share large amounts of data such as catalogs, design drawings, and videos.
  • Centralized data storage eliminates duplication of security measures.

(2) Automatic execution of accurate version control

  • Uploading files with the same name will automatically be versioned.
  • You can go back and check your history, and even if you accidentally update it, you can immediately restore it.

(3) Significant labor savings in audit response

  • 7 levels of fine-grained access control are possible, and necessary data can be disclosed appropriately to only necessary people.
  • Operations on "Box" are recorded as a log and can be used as an audit trail.

(4) Restriction of storage area, conforming to GDPR

  • By using the optional function "Box Zones" that allows you to select the data storage region, you can respond to concerns specific to the relevant region and also support GDPR, so you can centrally realize suitable data storage globally. .

Another advantage of cloud services is that even a small number of users can use highly functional solutions used by major companies and government agencies.

*As of March 2019

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