Hyundai Steel Accelerates Paperless Work System

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] Hyundai Steel, which is driving innovation in 'Smart Enterprise,' is boldly attempting changes in its working methods as well. By introducing an electronic approval system, it is enhancing employees' work efficiency and improving decision-making speed more swiftly.

Since October 2018, Hyundai Steel has implemented the electronic approval system through the 'Work Smart Campaign.' During the approximately eight-month pilot operation period, the volume of printed documents decreased by about 60% compared to before, demonstrating a remarkable improvement in work efficiency.

Based on the judgment that unnecessary document printing was reduced and decision-making efficiency increased with the introduction of electronic approval, Hyundai Steel completely discarded physical approval stamps. This measure was taken to drastically reduce face-to-face reporting, which requires multiple steps, and to minimize preliminary reports needed for approvals.

Previously, even when using electronic approval, many cases involved preparing documents for preliminary reporting or having the reporter wait for face-to-face reporting before approval. This inefficiency has been boldly eliminated.

This improvement in work efficiency also shone during 'non-face-to-face work' caused by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). Despite 'social distancing' measures due to COVID-19, work reporting and collaboration through the electronic approval system became possible, dispelling concerns about decreased work efficiency due to lack of communication.

Regarding this, a Hyundai Steel official said, "We will pursue smarter working methods by improving work practices bound by formalities and inefficiencies throughout the entire work process."

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