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In recent years, electronic contract systems have been widely available in Japan. However, it can still be said that electronic contract systems have not yet fully penetrated the market. In this article, we will explain what can be done with electronic contract systems, compare different systems, and discuss their advantages and disadvantages. By the time you finish reading this article, you should have a clear understanding of whether you should implement an electronic contract system and what aspects to focus on when choosing one. *For more detailed information, you can view the related links. For further details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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In recent years, the demand for electronic signatures has rapidly increased. Many electronic signature tools are available and are being actively adopted by companies. Did you know that there are two types of electronic signatures: "witness type" and "party type"? Both refer to methods of electronic signatures, and each has its own characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. In this article, we will introduce the "witness type" and "party type" of electronic signatures, including their overview, the differences between the two, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. *For more detailed information, you can view the related links. For further details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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Companies engaged in the dispatch business have likely faced significant challenges in recent years due to a drastic decline in sales during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Japanese government has finally resumed accepting foreign workers, and the demand for dispatch services within Japan, particularly in the inbound sector, is beginning to recover. In this context, we will introduce how the dispatch industry can properly digitize worker dispatch contracts and seize business opportunities amidst the rapid increase in demand, with insights from Kdan, an expert in electronic contracts. *For more details, please refer to the related links. For further information, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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According to a survey by SAP, about 80% of companies reported having issues with labor costs, operational costs, and storage costs related to processing paper receipts. Those of you reading this blog may also be facing the same concerns. Therefore, this time, we will provide a summary of the amendments to the Electronic Bookkeeping Preservation Law, the benefits and points to consider when digitizing receipts, and recommended services, all from the perspective of professionals in electronic services, for those considering digitization. *For detailed content of the blog, please refer to the related links. For more information, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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Are you aware that the construction industry is facing the "2024 Problem" amid the diversification and reform of employment types and working styles? This issue is related to new laws that will come into effect in 2024, and the construction industry is urgently addressing the 2024 Problem. For those not involved in the construction industry, this may be an unfamiliar term. In this article, we will explain what the 2024 Problem in the construction industry entails. Additionally, we will provide detailed information about the current state and challenges of the construction industry, as well as amendments to labor standards laws related to the 2024 Problem and measures that the construction industry should undertake. *You can view the detailed content of the blog through the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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Do you know that there are "documents that cannot be digitized" among the documents handled by companies? In fact, there are documents that are legally prohibited from being digitized, as well as documents that can only be digitized in specific ways. If these documents are mistakenly digitized, there is a risk that they may become legally invalid. Therefore, this time, Kdan, a professional in document digitization, will summarize the main laws that establish the rules for digitization, the documents that companies cannot digitize, and efficient methods and tools for digitization, all in five minutes. *For more details, you can view the blog through the related link. Please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us for more information.

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The tourism industry has been severely impacted by COVID-19. Finally, the restrictions on activities due to the pandemic have been lifted, and as a result, there has been a sudden increase in travelers and tourists. Digital transformation (DX) initiatives are being promoted across various industries, and the tourism sector is no exception, beginning its own efforts toward DX. Given the serious labor shortages in the tourism industry, promoting DX is essential. In this article, we will explore what tourism DX is, the current state of DX including challenges faced by the tourism industry, as well as examples of tourism DX and DX services that can be utilized in the tourism sector. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. For further details, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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Taiwan achieved economic growth in 2020, even amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic that hindered economies worldwide. This is believed to be due to the response of Taiwan's health authorities and the utilization of digital measures. Kdan Mobile, a company from Taiwan, which can be considered a digital advanced nation, announced its serious entry into the Japanese market after raising 1.7 billion yen in Series B funding. We asked Kdan Mobile about the reasons for entering Japan, the uniqueness of the Japanese market from a Taiwanese perspective, and the "true feelings" of Taiwanese companies regarding entering the Japanese market. *For more details, you can view the blog through the related link. Please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us for more information.*

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Did you know that among the apps you casually use every day, there are famous apps that originated in Taiwan? Although Taiwan has a population of 23 million, which is only a quarter of Japan's, it has developed many globally renowned apps. In this article, I will introduce three extremely famous apps from Taiwan and explain the reasons why Taiwanese apps are successful. *For more details, you can view the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the hotel and inn industry has faced a series of closures, and I believe many owners have been forced to adjust their staffing. However, as domestic travel demand in Japan is gradually returning, many hotel owners are now struggling with labor shortages. To break this situation, there is increasing attention on DX (digital transformation) in the hotel and inn industry. In this article, we will define DX, which is key to solving the labor shortage in the hotel industry, provide actual examples of DX, and finally introduce DX tools that can achieve operational efficiency without capital investment. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. For more details, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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Perhaps some of you are facing the concern that due to the worsening business environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, you do not have the budget to hire specialized personnel in areas you want to strengthen. In such cases, utilizing outsourcing can be a strong ally in smoothly advancing your business. However, when the work is outsourced overseas, it does not go as smoothly as it does within Japan if you simply leave it to the outsourcing partner or recruitment agency. Therefore, in this article, we will summarize jobs suitable for overseas outsourcing, tax processing at the time of payment, and points that companies should be aware of in advance. *You can view the detailed content of the blog through the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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Work styles have diversified, allowing individuals to choose their working methods according to their lifestyles, such as remote work, hybrid work, reduced hours, and staggered working hours. With the diversification of work styles, contract terms also vary by individual. Recently, there has been an increase in people working as freelancers, entering into business consignment contracts with multiple companies. However, many may have a vague understanding of the term "business consignment contract" but are unclear about the details of the contract and how it differs from other contracts. *You can view the detailed content of the blog through the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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Among the many services for electronic contracts and electronic signatures, the focus this time is on "DottedSign," provided by Kdan Mobile. One of the strengths of this service is its many features, and a new "Watermark" feature has recently been added. In this article, we will reintroduce an overview of DottedSign, as well as provide detailed information on the newly added "Watermark" feature, including its usage and purpose. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. For further details, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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We have entered an era where individuals can choose various ways of working based on their own will. The forms of contracts have also diversified; while many people preferred full-time employment in the past, there is now an increasing number of individuals who prefer to choose non-regular employment, such as outsourcing or freelancing. Moreover, it is becoming common to have side jobs while being a full-time employee. In such a situation, there are, of course, various types of contracts. The contracts for outsourcing, full-time employment, and temporary work are all different. In this article, we will particularly focus on outsourcing contracts. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. For further details, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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Recently, the spread of COVID-19 vaccines has finally begun worldwide, and there are signs that things are gradually calming down. However, the rapid adoption of document digitization and the trend towards e-commerce in business, which accelerated due to this pandemic, is expected to continue expanding in the future. Therefore, this time, I would like to introduce electronic signatures, which are essential for e-commerce (EC) and the digitization of transaction documents, along with their security measures. *You can view the detailed content of the blog through the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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From 2021 to 2020, the impact of the coronavirus in Japan led to a rapid expansion of electronic signature and electronic seal services. So, what about overseas? What is the adoption rate of electronic signatures abroad? In this blog, I would like to discuss the current state of electronic signatures overseas and then focus on two countries as case studies. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. For further details, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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The tourism industry is becoming more active now that restrictions have been lifted. We can see many people enjoying travel and sightseeing both domestically and internationally. Amidst this, "Tourism DX" is gaining attention. Have you ever heard the term Tourism DX? It is said to be important and urgent for the future of the tourism industry, but many people do not fully understand what specific actions should be taken or what benefits it offers. Therefore, this article will introduce what Tourism DX is, the specific initiatives and results that the government is aiming for in promoting Tourism DX, its benefits, and actual case studies of initiatives. *For more detailed content, please refer to the related links. For more information, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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In Taiwan, where Kdan's headquarters is located, from December 2021 to January 2022, scandals involving star singers made headlines in the media every day. In Taiwan, where I live, it is quite common to hear about divorces among people in their 20s and 30s. Ideally, if a divorce can be done peacefully, that would be the best, but there are many cases where couples end up in such a hostile relationship that they can hardly stand to see each other when getting divorced. In fact, I have heard stories of men in Taiwan who stubbornly refused to sign divorce agreements in the past. *For more detailed content of the blog, you can view it through the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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As various industries promote digital transformation (DX), the movement towards DX in human resources is also gaining momentum. By incorporating and utilizing digital technologies in HR operations, there is potential to find the desired talent more efficiently and to bring about changes in corporate culture. If utilized effectively, HR DX is an important initiative that can significantly impact the entire organization. In this article, we will discuss the current state of HR DX, the challenges it faces, as well as examples and services that can be used for HR DX. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. For further details, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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With the spread of remote work and hybrid work due to work style reforms, and the acceleration of digital transformation (DX) and digitization in various fields, the electronicization of contracts has become mainstream. By digitizing the contract signing process that has traditionally been conducted with paper contracts, more companies are aiming to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. As the adoption of electronic contracts by companies increases each year, the penetration rate of electronic contracts has already reached nearly 80%. *For more details, you can view the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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Digital transformation (DX) is rapidly advancing around the world. Various industries are beginning to adopt DX initiatives, making our lives more convenient and operations more efficient. Amidst this, are you aware that the caregiving industry is also engaging in DX efforts? Some may find it hard to grasp how caregiving and DX are connected. *You can view the detailed content of the blog through the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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More and more companies and individuals are adopting electronic contracts in place of paper-based contracts. With the diversification of work styles such as remote work and hybrid work, as well as the increasing demand for time savings and reduced effort, electronic contracts are gaining popularity. While there are various advantages compared to paper-based contracts, an important aspect is the verification of "identity" when creating contracts and signing them. In this article, we will explain in detail the importance of identity verification in electronic contracts. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. For further details, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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In various businesses, contracts are necessary regardless of the field. Many of you may have handled contracts at least once in your daily life, such as rental agreements or beauty treatment contracts. Recently, the digitization of contracts has become widespread, but due to the industry's trends and the lack of established internal systems, many places still proceed with traditional methods. In this article, we will introduce what binding is, which is a necessary task when creating paper contracts, and explain its purpose and specific methods. *For more details about the blog, you can view it through the related links. Please feel free to contact us for more information.*

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With remote work, mobile work, and workations, individuals can now decide their working style according to their own circumstances and preferences. While commuting to the office was once the norm, many people now consider options with fewer in-office days or even full remote work as part of their employment conditions. In line with these changes in the work environment, "electronic contracts" are becoming more widespread. It is expected that they will replace traditional paper contracts and become the mainstream method of contracting in the future. In this article, we will introduce the current market size and adoption rate of electronic contracts, as well as recommend some electronic contract services. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. For further details, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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We are pleased to announce that the electronic contract service "DottedSign," provided by Kdan Japan Co., Ltd., has been certified as an IT tool eligible for the IT introduction subsidy 2023. When small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses that are eligible for the subsidy implement DottedSign, they can receive up to half of the implementation costs as a subsidy. *For more details, please refer to the related links. For more information, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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In May 2022, electronic contracts for rental properties were legalized, allowing rental agreements to be completed online by signing electronic files over the internet. This article provides a detailed introduction to electronic contracts for rental properties. In the latter half, we also introduce services that make it easy for anyone to create electronic contracts, so please be sure to check it out. *You can view the detailed content of the blog through the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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Do you all know the term Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)? If you work for a company, you may have heard this term at least once. When conducting business, if a company is going to engage in new transactions with another company with which it has not previously done business, various contracts are established between the companies. Among these, the most representative is the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). In today's information society, where a lot of information and data are utilized, the exchange of confidential information is crucial. In this article, we will explain what a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is, the reasons it is necessary, and what should be confirmed before entering into the contract. *For more detailed information, you can view the related links. For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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Kdan Mobile's electronic signature service, DottedSign, has started integration with Microsoft's online storage service, One Drive. In this article, we will explain in detail the convenient points that can be achieved by integrating with One Drive. In the latter part, we will also introduce other services that can be integrated, so please be sure to check them out. *You can view the detailed content of the blog through the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Do you all know the term "inspection receipt"? In business, we handle various documents daily, and the inspection receipt is one of them. It plays a very important role in conducting commercial transactions. However, if you are not in the relevant department or are living your personal life, it may be a term you are not very familiar with. Many people might have a vague understanding of it but do not know its specific role or the details it contains. Therefore, in this article, we will explain in detail what an inspection receipt is, its overview and specific roles, the differences between it and delivery notes or invoices, as well as points to consider when creating an inspection receipt. *For more detailed content, you can view it through the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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In modern times, various things are being digitized, making life more convenient for us and creating an environment where many people can live authentically. The options for how we work and live are increasing. In the workplace, there are many examples of meetings being held online and numerous tasks being digitized, reducing the need for human involvement. Amidst this, more companies are adopting electronic contracts for business use, which differ from traditional methods. *For more details, you can view the related links. For further information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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We would like to introduce a case where DottedSign was implemented at Net Tower Inc. At the company, those working on-site manage administrative tasks while operating restaurants, which led to challenges such as being unable to manage documents effectively. After implementation, there was a significant reduction in the labor hours and personnel costs associated with document handling, allowing them to focus on their core business. [Challenges] - When managing documents on paper, just hiring one person required checking over 10 documents individually, proceeding with the company's seal procedures, and mailing each copy (which also incurred mailing costs). - The HR document tasks took a long time as the on-site managers had to guide each new hire through the details of the forms one by one. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Various things have been digitized, and the way we work and the tasks performed by human hands have changed compared to before. As the term IoT suggests, many things in our daily lives are now connected to the internet and have been digitized, making our world more convenient. In this context, the same applies to work; we have more opportunities for remote work than before, and tasks such as meetings, creating contracts, and stamping documents have also begun to be digitized. More and more people may have experienced electronic signatures at least once. *You can view the detailed content of the blog through the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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Due to the impact of work style reform and the COVID-19 pandemic, various work styles such as remote work, hybrid work, and shortened working hours are beginning to spread. Along with this trend, the movement towards automation and digitization of tasks is also intensifying. For example, in companies, contract work is being automated and moved online. There are increasing cases of traditional contract signing processes being automated and digitized, and many companies have already implemented services for electronic signatures and online contract processes. In the future, the demand for electronic contracts and electronic signature services is expected to rise. *For more details, you can view the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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In recent years, various factors such as work style reforms, the promotion of paperless operations, and the increase in remote and hybrid work to prevent the spread of the coronavirus have overlapped, leading to the automation and digitization of many processes. The work involved in contract signing, including the signing of contracts, is one such example. Traditionally, tasks that were performed using paper contracts have now been digitized into PDFs, and signatures have also been electronic, with many companies already adopting electronic contract services. *For more details, please refer to the related links. For further information, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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The promotion of paperless practices and the widespread adoption of remote and hybrid work have led to an increase in the automation and online processing of traditional contract signing tasks. In fact, many companies have already implemented services for electronic signatures and online contract processes, and this trend is expected to strengthen in the future. In this context, "DottedSign" has become one of the widely used and recognized electronic contract services. DottedSign, which has previously leveraged its rich features as a strength, has now added a new feature: the "seal function." *For more details, you can view the blog through the related link. For more information, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Recently, the demand for electronic signatures has been increasing. With the promotion of paperless initiatives and the rapid spread of remote work due to work style reforms and the impact of the coronavirus, the adoption of electronic signatures is progressing in various companies. By implementing electronic signatures, companies can experience many benefits, such as improved operational efficiency and reductions in various costs, including stamp duty. It is said that about 40% of companies have already adopted electronic signatures. Given this trend, the number of companies considering the adoption of electronic signatures is likely to increase in the future. *For more details, you can view the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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Do you all know what an employment contract is? Those who have experience working for some organization may have heard of it to some extent. However, there may not be many people who actually know the details of an employment contract and the items that need to be included. In this article, we will introduce the details of employment contracts, including what they are, the items that should be included, points to consider when creating them, and the digitization of employment contracts. *You can view the detailed content of the blog through the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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Have you ever used an electronic signature service before? With the increase in remote work due to work style reforms and the demand for contactless solutions in various situations due to the spread of COVID-19, many factors have converged to raise the demand for cloud-based electronic signature services. However, while the demand has increased and adoption has spread compared to before, it is still true that there are industries where these services have not yet been implemented. Therefore, although many people may be aware of the existence of cloud-based electronic signature services, they might not fully understand the details or the benefits of implementation. *You can view the detailed content of the blog through the related link. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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Due to the shift towards paperless operations and the diversification of work styles, the demand for electronic signatures has increased more than ever before. Kdan Mobile offers the electronic signature service "DottedSign," which has been adopted by many companies and is gaining attention. We are pleased to announce that a new "Signer Group" feature will be implemented in the DottedSign electronic signature service provided by Kdan Mobile. *For more details, please refer to the related link. For further information, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Digital transformation (DX) and paperless initiatives are advancing across various industries and fields, significantly changing traditional work styles in recent years. As companies increasingly focus on work style reforms and SDGs, the demand for electronic books and electronic signature tools, which are replacing paper media, is expanding. Similarly, DottedSign, an electronic signature tool provided by Kdan Mobile, already has a large user base, and its demand is rising. In this context, DottedSign announced that it has begun a business partnership with KGI Securities, the second-largest securities company in Taiwan. *For more details, please refer to the related links. For further information, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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For DottedSign, 2022 was a busy and productive year. As the year comes to a close, we would like to reflect on the past year while preparing for new evolution and growth in the coming year. Throughout this year, we have achieved many milestones, including product feature enhancements, improvements in user experience and growth, and expansion into new markets. In addition to these achievements, our commitment to sustainability has continued to strengthen throughout the year. In this article, let’s look back at what we have accomplished this year. *For more details, you can view the blog through the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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This time, we will introduce the role of labor management, its differences from human resource management, points to note when conducting labor management, and tools that can be used efficiently, aimed at management personnel in charge of labor management. Currently, among the management personnel in companies who have subordinates, there may be some who are struggling with labor management on a daily basis. With the implementation of measures to prevent power harassment mandated for all companies starting in April 2022, and the promotion of work style reform-related laws due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of labor management within companies has become even more important than before. *You can view the detailed content of the blog through the related links. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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As work style reforms progress, many companies are beginning to adopt remote work and hybrid work, and at the same time, the spread of electronic signatures that allow for paperless contracts and contract signing on mobile devices is also expanding. This is replacing traditional paper-based contracts and is expected to see increased utilization in the future. Kdan Mobile has been providing the electronic signature service "DottedSign" aimed at improving work efficiency. Recently, new features "Task Cancellation" and "Reject Signature" have been implemented in DottedSign. *For more details, you can view the blog through the related link. For more information, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Among those involved in the management of cram schools and culture schools, there may be many who have experienced significant changes in their business environment over the past few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before the pandemic, the number of bankruptcies among education-related service companies had been increasing year by year due to factors such as declining birth rates, and operating schools was already a challenging situation. However, during the pandemic, many businesses were forced into a situation where they could not provide educational services at all due to widespread school closures. In compulsory education, the government has been rapidly advancing digitalization since 2018, but in privately operated educational services, management is still primarily conducted through paper media and phone calls, which has not sufficiently met the needs of users. *For more details about the blog, please refer to the related links. For more information, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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The manufacturing industry considers the act of making things in factories to be the source of business. In the field, there are many situations where the skills and experiences cultivated over many years play a crucial role in production improvements and troubleshooting. Therefore, even when it is said that top-down automation through digital transformation (DX) is being promoted, it is not uncommon for it to be rejected on-site. This is where we want to skillfully incorporate DX. DX is not just about fully automating processes; it can also enhance competitiveness by leveraging existing technologies. In this article, we will summarize the concept of DX in the manufacturing sector, the steps to introduce DX on-site without difficulty, and provide examples. *For more detailed content of the blog, please refer to the related links. For more information, please check the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*

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