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Yamato Transport Integrates New HR System 'COMPANY'

Yamato Transport, a prominent logistics company, has partnered with WHI Holdings to implement their integrated human resource system, known as 'COMPANY.' This move is part of a strategic effort to enhance the HR capabilities within the organization amidst changing regulations and internal policy shifts, ultimately aiming to create a sustainable HR foundation.

Background for the 'COMPANY' Adoption

The Yamato Group recognizes the need to strengthen its human capital to accelerate its business strategy. To this end, they are pursuing a tailored HR strategy that aligns with their business objectives. Key initiatives include optimizing talent placement in line with business restructuring, nurturing talent that adds value, and improving workplace environments while fostering a positive organizational culture.

To drive these efforts forward, Yamato has set its sights on centralizing HR information across the group, streamlining HR processes, and ensuring rapid compliance with legal changes, thus establishing a robust HR framework.

Previously, the Yamato Group developed its HR systems in-house; however, frequent adjustments to address labor law changes and internal procedural amendments led to challenges in both speed and cost. The complexity of long-term operations has made standardization and business transformation difficult across the group.

In deciding on 'COMPANY,' several aspects were highlighted, including its comprehensive coverage of HR functions, payroll, and application processes, and its capability to cater to the complexities of corporate operations through an extensive range of standard features without incurring additional maintenance costs.

Expected Benefits of 'COMPANY' Implementation

1. Reliable HR Operations for a Large Workforce
With approximately 170,000 employees, stable monthly payroll calculations and various application procedures form the backbone of efficient HR operations at Yamato. The introduction of 'COMPANY,' which is tailored to large-scale processing benchmarks and flexible scalability, will help maintain a stable HR foundation.

2. Standardization of Processes and Adaptability to Legal Changes
Yamato aims to reassess the individual modifications and maintenance approaches of their HR systems, which have previously been necessary due to legal changes and internal policy shifts. By aligning and standardizing operational processes with 'COMPANY's vast standard functionalities, Yamato can seamlessly incorporate updates and changes in regulatory frameworks and internal systems without the need for large-scale system overhauls. This shift will significantly reduce the time and effort previously allocated to system maintenance, allowing the HR department to focus on core issues like talent strategy development and execution.

3. Enhanced Productivity Through Paperless Operations and Smart Device Support
Yamato will digitize previously analog and paper-based applications and inquiries, progressing towards comprehensive paperless operations. This initiative will significantly reduce physical costs associated with printing, mailing, sorting documents, as well as manual data entry and document management for both HR and operational teams. Additionally, enabling access via smartphones and tablets will allow employees to conduct various applications and inquiries regardless of their location, minimizing administrative burdens and allowing them to focus more on service delivery and value creation.

Comments from Yamato Transport

This project marks a pivotal investment, not merely as a tool implementation, but as a driving force for Yamato Group's corporate structural reform through human capital. With the integration of 'COMPANY,' we aim to standardize, enhance, and consolidate HR operations. Resources generated from this transformation will be boldly redirected towards investing in employees who create value in frontline operations, as well as growing segments like contract logistics and global ventures, thus establishing a solid foundation to remain a company chosen by customers, partners, and employees.

About WHI Holdings

WHI Holdings is committed to realizing a society where everyone can showcase their true potential. Since 2020, the firm has promoted an inclusive 'HCM Full Suite' strategy, aiming to support all HR domains comprehensively, with 'COMPANY' being central to their service offerings. For more information, visit WHI Holdings.