imc industrial group - intranet Implementation

Synergy Team
Dec 11, 2022
2 min read

IMC Industrial Group Teams Up with SYNERGY to Launch a Modern Digital Workplace

IMC Industrial Group (IMC) embarked on a transformative journey to revamp their existing intranet, IMC Connect, into a modern, engaging, and efficient digital workplace. The goal was to create a centralized hub that would enhance employee engagement, streamline communication, and provide easy access to critical resources across their global operations. To achieve this, IMC partnered with Synergy to implement the Powell Intranet solution, leveraging SharePoint Online and other Microsoft 365 technologies.

OVERVIEW:

IMC Industrial Group partnered with Synergy to transform their outdated intranet into a modern digital workplace using Powell Intranet and Microsoft 365. The new platform solved key issues—limited access, complex upkeep, and low engagement—by delivering a unified design, mobile accessibility, intuitive content tools, and engaging features. Synergy’s Rapid Delivery Framework ensured smooth rollout across four countries. The result: higher engagement, easier content management, and a consistent user experience company-wide.

Goals / Challenges:

The legacy intranet posed several challenges, including restricted access outside the corporate network, making it difficult for remote users. It demanded time-consuming manual maintenance and lacked a cohesive design, hindering usability. These limitations, combined with a dated interface and minimal functionality, led to low employee engagement and adoption.

Solution/Approach:

SYNERGY implemented a Powell Intranet built on Microsoft 365, delivering a secure, scalable solution tailored to IMC’s business needs. The project was rolled out using our Rapid Delivery Framework to ensure speed and consistency across regions.

Key solution components included:

Unified Design and Navigation: A role-based, branded interface with consistent headers, footers, and intuitive menus ensured usability across departments.
Mobile and Desktop Accessibility: Employees can now securely access the intranet from any device, whether in the office or on the move.
Self-Service Content Management: Non-IT teams were empowered to manage their own pages using Powell’s intuitive dashboard, reducing IT overhead.
Built-In Engagement Features: Social media feeds, alerts, and dynamic content blocks boosted participation and made the experience more interactive.
Scalable Deployment and Maintenance: Powell Manager allowed seamless updates across environments, supporting long-term growth and sustainability.

"This initiative pushed us to engineer a robust, scalable solution that precisely aligned with IMC Industrial Group’s operational data landscape—demonstrating Synergy’s unwavering focus on delivering measurable value in complex, industrial environments."

— Milan Gross, Synergy Implementation Team

The Results:

The new intranet significantly boosted employee engagement through its user-friendly design and interactive features. With full mobile and desktop access, employees enjoyed greater flexibility and productivity. Content management became more efficient, easing the load on IT teams. A consistent design and intuitive navigation also enhanced the overall user experience and information sharing.