Although the emergency restrictions for COVID-19 (new coronavirus infection) have been lifted, various work styles such as telework and mobile work will be required in the future under the "new lifestyle". When working in an environment that is different from usual, communication is more important than ever. This time, we will introduce support tools (information sharing, backup/synchronization, project management, and collaborative work tools) that allow a "distant team" to proceed smoothly with their work.
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Edraw Max: “Even if you're away” ideas
Collaboration with team members!
Cross-platform Edraw Max is a versatile drawing software alternative to Visio, a powerful drawing tool. Using a wealth of examples and templates, you can intuitively create flowcharts, network configuration diagrams, organization charts, project management and layout diagrams, etc.
■ What kind of place is suitable for remote work?
One of the figures that can be created with Edraw Max, "Mind Map," is easy and convenient, and you can easily create a mind map using thousands of clip arts and many mind map samples. .. It covers a wide range of topics and helps team members at different distances organize thoughts and visualize ideas.
Since the cloud can be specified as the data storage destination, for example, even if team members are not in the same place, the draft of a new service, the identification of problems, the review of team missions and the setting of goals can be done via a web conference system such as Zoom. You can share your mind map anytime, anywhere, such as, report writing, meeting minutes, etc.
A picture is worth a thousand words, but the visually-excellent materials created with the mind map of Edraw Max are useful not only for various presentations but also for information sharing within the team. There is no mistake.
| ■ Click here for product details and inquiries Various drawing tools by EdrawSoft/ Edraw Max Manufacturer (EdrawSoft) Website |
Jira: “Even if you're away” project management
Sharing within the team by visualizing the workflow!
Jira is a tool that supports collaboration between teams that make up a company, and is good at managing business in various industries, from agile software development, task management, test case management, process management, bug tracking, etc. ..
Multiple project templates* are prepared, and you can select the template according to your application. Visualizing each work not only reduces the burden on the project manager, but also leads to the smooth and effective execution of projects and tasks.
* Template: Kanban / Scrum / Service Desk / Bug Tracking / Project Management / Task Tracking / Process Management / Content Management / Recruitment / Document Approval / Lead Tracking / Procurement
■ What kind of place is suitable for remote work?
Jira as a project management tool has three license types, one of which is Jira Software. Jira Software can use functions such as "Kanban", "Scrum" and "Kanban board" necessary for agile development (framework). The essence of the Kanban function is visualized. Suitable for continuous workflows, visualization of individual work issues, task management (To Do / In Progress / Done), progress confirmation, reporting and analysis, productivity Etc. can be visualized and managed. On the other hand, the scrum function is effective when you want to get the results within a certain period (3 weeks). Both functions allow the team to understand the work status and process, which helps mutual understanding and decision making.
Jira Software also has a dedicated mobile app that allows you to track and manage all your team's work in real time using smart devices (Android/iOS). .. Even when you need to check the progress and issues of a project suddenly, such as when you are on the go, in a conference room, in a factory, or outdoors, the mobile app allows you to work anywhere regardless of location.
| ■ Click here for product details and inquiries Jira / Project management tool (bug/issue management tool) Manufacturer (Atlassian.) Website |
Syncovery: “Even if you are away” file sync / backup
The team is safe, and the new files are saved in one central location!
Syncovery is software for computer data backup and synchronization. It targets various cloud services, servers, computers, laptops and smartphones.
■ What kind of place is suitable for remote work?
When working in a remote environment, backup and synchronization are important because if you accidentally forget to backup or transfer data, the work of the next day will be difficult. Using Sycovery's scheduling function makes it easy to save, overwrite, and replace data and files such as photos, videos, drawings, programs, etc. Can be utilized.
It is compatible with various cloud storages and has a zip compression/encryption function for online backup, providing both convenience and reliability. Since you can centralize the storage location of the latest files, using the cloud eliminates the need to carry materials around when you are out, so you can access them when you need them. Also, if you do not know the storage location of the file and accidentally delete the local file, it is safe to have a backup.
| ■ Click here for product details and inquiries Syncovery / File sync and backup software Manufacturer (Super Flexible Software Ltd. & Co. KG) Website |
OnShape: A product development tool that can be used flexibly “even if you are far away”
Collaboration between team members is also possible!
OnShape, which is a SaaS product development platform, is an excellent product development tool that allows product development teams dispersed in multiple locations to connect online and allow engineers to simultaneously check, change, and collaborate on the same CAD model. In addition to high parametric design capabilities such as assembly and configuration, it has excellent operability. Modernize your quality product design process faster.
■ What kind of place is suitable for remote work?
As an example of collaborative work, if you want to discuss a 3D model in a team and point out a problem in a certain part, you can rotate or zoom in on a specific part of the 3D model (pointed out part), and the information will be displayed on the screen in real time. You can share with team members. It's as smooth as if all the members of the team are working together. "Follow Mode" allows you to follow the work of collaborating team members on the spot. It's very useful for followers to see the collaborator's cursor movement and all the actions in the active tab in the same model orientation and position.
In addition, the OnShape Enterprise version of the dashboard makes it easy for admins to keep track of information about the status of multiple projects, such as where the team members are, when they changed their designs, etc. .. Even if you are far away, you can change the drawing of the product while looking at the screen and create a prototype faster.
| ■ Click here for product details and inquiries OnShape / Cloud-based parametric 3D CAD system Manufacturer (PTC Inc.(onshape.com)) Website |
If you have any other requests for "I would like to introduce such software or hardware related to remote work made by an overseas manufacturer", please feel free to contact Unipos.
In addition to the products introduced this time, we will investigate the possibility of handling even products not handled by us so far and will give an estimate.
