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Belong Collaborates with SpiderPlus for Enhanced Construction Digital Transformation

The Belong Group, known for its rental and sales services targeting corporate clients in refurbished smartphones and tablets, has initiated a collaboration with SpiderPlus Inc., a leader in construction digital transformation services (DX). This partnership aims to foster digital advancements within the construction sector through the provision of sales and rental services for refurbished smartphones and tablets, alongside the buyback of unnecessary devices.

Partnership Overview

Through this collaboration, Belong will assist construction companies that struggle to prepare smartphones and tablets for implementing SpiderPlus services by offering a range of refurbished devices via their platform, Belong One. This initiative not only supports the digitalization of the construction workflow but also addresses the pressing challenges faced by the industry today.

Background of the Collaboration

The construction industry is presently grappling with several issues, notably an aging workforce paired with a declining number of younger workers entering the field. The recent enforcement of labor reform laws starting April 2024, which limit overtime work to a maximum of 45 hours per month, has increased operational burdens on workers while simultaneously constraining working hours. Effective management of labor time has thus become a crucial concern in this environment.

Furthermore, the prevalence of paper-based operations—such as managing blueprints and documents—has exacerbated this labor issue, adding intermediary tasks and imposing logistical constraints on information retrieval. As a result, there is a pressing demand for sustainable work reforms and a dramatic increase in productivity through digital transformation.

SpiderPlus offers a comprehensive field management service aimed at alleviating these challenges. The software facilitates the digitization and centralization of critical construction tasks such as blueprint management, photo documentation, and report generation. By utilizing a dedicated app on smartphones and tablets, it enables smooth information sharing over the cloud and has already been adopted by over 2,100 companies and 75,000 users nationwide.

In responding to the unique needs of corporate customers wanting to deploy smartphones and tablets for various purposes, Belong provides flexible solutions tailored to different operational requirements. The collaboration with SpiderPlus arises from an acknowledgment of Belong's high-quality refurbished smartphones and tablets, along with its reliable services and robust support structure, which are vital in promoting SpiderPlus further within the construction industry.

Value Offered by Belong

The digital transformation advance across various industries, including construction, encounters hurdles primarily related to securing the necessary devices. The financial burden associated with purchasing new hardware has led more businesses to seek alternative solutions such as renting or opting for refurbished devices. Belong has positioned itself to respond effectively to this increasing demand through Belong One, supporting numerous businesses in their digital aspirations.

Notably, from January to October 2024, the construction sector—fueled by the innovative measures introduced by SpiderPlus—ranked among the top industries exploring digital solutions, alongside manufacturing and related services.

Belong remains committed to facilitating the construction sector's needs for affordable, high-quality refurbished smartphones and tablets, thereby endorsing the movement towards digital transformation. By supporting SpiderPlus, they aim to contribute to the industry's efficiency and ease the challenge of labor shortages.

Company Overview

Founded in February 2019, Belong is part of the Itochu Group and operates under the mission statement, "Deliver next-level value that we can be proud of to our loved ones." With services including the renowned refurbished smartphone e-commerce site "NicoSma," buy-back services, and corporate-focused rental and sales platforms, Belong caters to a broad audience. The company prides itself on high-quality device procurement and sales through rigorous inspection, all while adhering to the core value of honesty, providing assurance in the realm of refurbished smartphones for everyone.

Contact Information

Company Name: Belong, Inc.
Headquarters: 4th Floor, Akasaka Zen Building, 10-6-4 Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo
Zama Operations Center: 3rd Floor, GLP Zama, 10-2-10 Hirono, Zama City, Kanagawa

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