[Case Study] Internalizing a Staff Management System for 20,000 Employees with SPIRAL – Maintaining Lean Operations Despite a 10x Increase in Projects. Seamless Low-Code Integration from Recruitment to Payment.
Spiral Co., Ltd. announced the successful internalization of a staff management system for NieV Co., Ltd. using its low-code platform, 'SPIRAL ver.1.' The system automates the end-to-end management of 20,000 registered staff, covering recruitment, job notifications, shift check-ins, and expense claims. Despite a tenfold increase in projects since implementation, NieV continues to operate with the same lean staff, according to an interview published on May 20, 2026.
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- 📰 Published: May 20, 2026 at 20:19
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## Overview
Spiral Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and Group CEO: Nobuaki Saya) provided its flagship low-code development platform, 'SPIRAL ver.1,' to NieV Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Taro Inaba), enabling the internal development of their staff management system. NieV specializes in organizing aptitude tests and university entrance exams, requiring coordination with approximately 20,000 registered exam supervisors.
## Background
Previously, staff information was managed via a combination of paper and Excel, leading to increased operational burdens and security concerns as the number of registrants grew. NieV chose 'SPIRAL ver.1' for its ease of use for non-engineers, cost-effectiveness, and flexible, staged implementation.
## System Implementation
Following the adoption of 'SPIRAL ver.1,' NieV built a dedicated 'My Page' for staff and transitioned to ID-based management. They automated the creation of recruitment pages and forms and built management dashboards for employees, allowing those without specialized technical knowledge to register and update job information. Furthermore, they automated batch job notifications, on-site shift confirmation for test days, and expense reporting, creating an end-to-end operational workflow within the platform.
## Benefits
1. Operational Efficiency and Speed: Standardizing management interfaces eliminated dependency on specific individuals.
2. Scaling Projects 10x with Lean Resources: Despite a tenfold increase in project volume, the core team responsible for coordination remains at 4–5 employees.
3. Continuous Improvement via Internalization: A culture has been established where staff actively suggest improvements to optimize operations independently.
Spiral Co., Ltd. continues to focus on providing secure development platforms to help customers solve business challenges and enhance their digital transformation capabilities.
Spiral Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and Group CEO: Nobuaki Saya) provided its flagship low-code development platform, 'SPIRAL ver.1,' to NieV Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Taro Inaba), enabling the internal development of their staff management system. NieV specializes in organizing aptitude tests and university entrance exams, requiring coordination with approximately 20,000 registered exam supervisors.
## Background
Previously, staff information was managed via a combination of paper and Excel, leading to increased operational burdens and security concerns as the number of registrants grew. NieV chose 'SPIRAL ver.1' for its ease of use for non-engineers, cost-effectiveness, and flexible, staged implementation.
## System Implementation
Following the adoption of 'SPIRAL ver.1,' NieV built a dedicated 'My Page' for staff and transitioned to ID-based management. They automated the creation of recruitment pages and forms and built management dashboards for employees, allowing those without specialized technical knowledge to register and update job information. Furthermore, they automated batch job notifications, on-site shift confirmation for test days, and expense reporting, creating an end-to-end operational workflow within the platform.
## Benefits
1. Operational Efficiency and Speed: Standardizing management interfaces eliminated dependency on specific individuals.
2. Scaling Projects 10x with Lean Resources: Despite a tenfold increase in project volume, the core team responsible for coordination remains at 4–5 employees.
3. Continuous Improvement via Internalization: A culture has been established where staff actively suggest improvements to optimize operations independently.
Spiral Co., Ltd. continues to focus on providing secure development platforms to help customers solve business challenges and enhance their digital transformation capabilities.
FAQ
What changed after adopting SPIRAL ver.1?
Operations previously handled via paper or Excel, such as staff management and email distribution, were automated, covering everything from recruitment to payment.
Why can they operate with a tenfold increase in projects?
Manual tasks were automated, including the auto-generation of recruitment pages and bulk notifications, while staff members manage their own information via My Page.
Is specialized development expertise required?
At NieV, employees without specialized technical knowledge were able to create management dashboards and update data.