{"id":1223,"date":"2026-01-13T17:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T08:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.signtime.com\/en\/?post_type=casestudy&#038;p=1223"},"modified":"2026-01-13T17:31:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T08:31:01","slug":"gbc","status":"publish","type":"casestudy","link":"https:\/\/www.signtime.com\/en\/casestudy\/gbc\/","title":{"rendered":"E-Signatures Cut Contract Cycle Time from Three Weeks to One Day and Reduce NDA Workload by 50%"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-before-vs-after-workflow-snapshot\"><strong>Before vs. after (workflow snapshot)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Draft in Word\/Excel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print, stamp, and mail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approvals handled ad hoc via email\/chat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Affairs manually checks status and follows up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Status visibility depends on individuals<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>After (with SignTime)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standardized templates managed by General Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Predefined approval workflows (including CC recipients)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contract and approval status visible during the process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Progress and history recorded consistently as an audit trail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fewer follow-ups and fewer delays tied to mail and handoffs<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-gbc-chose-signtime\"><strong>Why GBC chose SignTime<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GBC compared several e-signature services, including most domestic Japanese providers and some international ones. SignTime stood out for its cost performance and a \u201cno hidden pricing\u201d approach that was straightforward to evaluate over the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adoption-and-rollout\"><strong>Adoption and rollout<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Initial setup and implementation were smooth. While GBC anticipated the need to establish internal rules and drive broader adoption over time, the company began using the system without major disruption and continued refining workflows in parallel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-client-response\"><strong>Client response<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There were no significant issues from GBC\u2019s clients during the transition. Faster document exchange and fewer confirmation errors contributed to smoother day-to-day operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-next\"><strong>What\u2019s next<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, GBC plans to digitize monthly purchase orders, with the expectation of additional time savings. 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