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Transforming Scholarship Operations with BPaaS

Harmony Plus, based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, presents a groundbreaking service aimed at enhancing the scholarship processes in universities through its new system, Scholarship BPaaS (Business Process as a Service). This solution significantly alleviates the workload for both administrative staff and students by managing up to 75% of standardized tasks, thereby improving the quality and sustainability of scholarship operations.

Addressing Human Error and Operational Burden

Over the years, the scholarship management sector in universities has been severely impacted by regulatory changes and staff shortages, leading to increased errors and operational strains. The Scholarship BPaaS offered by Harmony Plus seeks to mitigate these issues by employing AI and RPA technologies to streamline entire workflows tailored to each university's policies. This includes comprehensive support for over 30 operational tasks from applications to repayment management, ensuring a harmonious blend of human resources and system automation.

Proven Benefits from Implementation

A self-conducted survey by Harmony Plus indicates the implementation of this innovative service leads to substantial improvements in scholarship management. The initiative aims to achieve the triad of reduction, division, and evolution within a three-year timeline. Beginning with the first year focused on visualizing and transitioning existing operational workflows, the second year will engage in continual improvement and analysis. By the third year, a new operational framework will be in place, promoting a student-centered service approach that operates independently of human intervention.

The Strength of Co-Designed Support

What sets this service apart is its focus on collaborative development rather than merely providing operational outsourcing or tools. Harmony Plus prides itself on its intimate understanding of the education sector, allowing for the correct application of systems and promoting understanding among students. Continuous operational improvements alongside universities create a 'companion-style' support system that efficiently responds to regulatory amendments and busy periods, earning high praise from many educational institutions.

About Harmony Plus

Founded in January 2010, Harmony Plus Inc. specializes in delivering digital solutions and operational support tailored for universities. With over 25 years of experience, the company collaborates with higher education institutions nationwide to improve various sectors such as academic affairs, student support, admissions, institutional research, career services, and scholarships. Their hallmark is the ability to adapt flexibly to the distinct systems, operations, and cultures of each university, establishing a sustainable collaboration.

Key Features

• - Continuous Companion Support: Ongoing support and improvement after implementation.
• - Flexibility: Rapid adaptation to regulatory changes and specific institutional needs.
• - Integrated Support for Operations and Education: Comprehensive assistance through the combination of BPaaS and EdTech.
• - Award-Winning Development Skills: Recognized with the ASPIC IoT, AI, and Cloud Award 2021 for contributions to management reforms.

Company Overview

• - Name: Harmony Plus Inc.
• - Founded: January 2010
• - Capital: 700 million yen
• - President: Masayuki Fukuhata
• - Location: 5th Floor, 7-5, Nibancho Heiwa Building, Nibancho, Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - Business Activities: Development and operational support for university-focused BPaaS and EdTech solutions.
• - Awards: ASPIC IoT, AI, and Cloud Award 2021 'Contribution to Management Reform'.
• - Official Website: harmony-plus.co.jp