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Collaboration Agreement for Digital Transformation in Isehara City

On August 25, 2023, Mitsuiwa Corporation and Isehara City, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, signed a collaboration agreement to promote digital transformation (DX) in administrative services. This partnership aims to enhance the efficiency of the city's administrative operations through the implementation of digital technologies, specifically focusing on artificial intelligence (AI).

Background and Objectives

Isehara City has recognized the need for effectively maintaining high-quality administrative services despite limited resources. The local government is committed to various reform initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency through digitalization. The signing of this agreement marks a significant step toward utilizing innovative technology in public administration.

Mitsuiwa has an extensive history of involvement in Isehara's administrative systems, making it a knowledgeable partner in this endeavor. The agreement outlines the mutual commitment to leveraging AI-driven platforms developed by Mitsuiwa to validate and enhance operational effectiveness across various administrative processes. The objective is not only to improve specific tasks but to reconstruct entire operational workflows, potentially setting a model for municipalities nationwide.

Details of the Partnership Agreement

The collaboration will focus on several key areas:

• - Utilizing digital technologies, such as AI, for administrative efficiency.
• - Providing rapid technical support and advice to solve on-ground issues.
• - Fostering human resource development to drive and expand DX initiatives.
• - Addressing other necessary matters related to the partnership.

Implementation Plan

The initiatives under this collaboration will be executed in four phases:
1. Establishment of a Promotion System: Creating a structured approach to oversee the implementation of DX strategies.
2. Current Situation Analysis and Work Visualization: Analyzing existing workflows and identifying inefficiencies.
3. Selection of Improvement Tasks and Pilot Testing: Choosing specific areas for enhancement and testing proposed changes.
4. Deployment and Evaluation of Effectiveness: Implementing successful strategies city-wide and assessing their impact.

Future Prospects

Workforce Transformation: One of the key goals is to reduce repetitive administrative tasks, allowing staff to focus on policy making and direct citizen engagement. By incorporating the knowledge from veteran employees into the digital systems, the city aims to ensure knowledge retention and minimize errors.

Enhancement of Citizen Services: The agreement also aims to shorten processing times for public inquiries and enhance the quality of consultative and support services that citizens genuinely need.

Dissemination of Best Practices: The insights and models developed through this initiative will be shared with other municipalities facing similar challenges, contributing to a collection of advanced case studies in public administration.

Through this collaborative approach, both Mitsuiwa and Isehara City hope to foster an environment that not only adapts to the digital age but also prioritizes the needs of its citizens. This partnership embodies a forward-thinking approach to governance, aiming to inspire other regions in Japan to follow suit.

For further inquiries regarding this initiative, please contact:

• - Isehara City Planning Department, Digital Administration Management Division, Tanaka: TEL: 0463-94-4846
• - Mitsuiwa Corporation Yokohama Sales Division, Yamazaki: TEL: 045-311-8984