Building DX Infrastructure for Watts Co., Ltd. Using Low-Code Development with Oracle APEX

CNS Co., Ltd. has supported the construction of DX infrastructure for Watts Co., Ltd., which operates a wholesale and retail business of daily necessities and sundries, through low-code development using Oracle APEX. By introducing its proprietary 'U-Way Lite' service, CNS realized rapid delivery and established a system that allows the customer to continue development on their own after the project's completion, contributing to the construction of a sustainable DX foundation.

[Background and Challenges] In recent years, with the progress of digitalization, 'speed,' 'flexibility,' and 'in-house production' have become crucial in system development. Meanwhile, Watts had a limited number of staff who fully understood the structure and operation of existing systems, leading to a situation where they were practically dependent on specific individuals. Furthermore, looking ahead to business improvements and project expansion through DX promotion, it was essential to build a system where the company could accumulate development and operational know-how in-house and be self-sufficient, rather than relying on external vendors.

[Initiatives (Toward Problem Solving)] Watts uses Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and decided to utilize low-code development via Oracle APEX as a solution to their challenges. CNS Co., Ltd. was selected as the implementation and support partner, with their track record and know-how being highly evaluated. CNS supported the introduction of an integrated development and operation management platform and worked on achieving results from the perspectives of maintainability, productivity, and scalability.

[Introduction Effects] By integrating dispersed project management and development assets, CNS contributed to eliminating dependency on specific individuals and improving operational efficiency, thereby raising the development speed and quality of the entire organization. The main effects are as follows: - Improved productivity through centralized project management - Improved maintainability - Reduced development man-hours - Construction of a foundation capable of supporting future project expansion - Reduced running costs

CNS will continue to contribute to the creation of sustainable DX infrastructure by supporting the elimination of dependency on specific individuals in development and operations and establishing an in-house development system.