Inapa Case Study
Project Type: Intranet
Industry: Paper distribution
Client Overview
Founded in 1965, Inapa is the only Portuguese company in the paper distribution sector in Europe with an international presence and the only company listed on the Lisbon Stock Exchange.
Inapa Group is the leading paper distributor in Western Europe, with an annual turnover of around twelve hundred million euros, more than 95% of which comes from international markets. It occupies a leading position in the European paper distribution market and holds important positions in the distribution of packaging and visual communication, with annual sales of 1 billion euros.
Business Challenge
Inapa’s existing intranet, built on SAP JAM, was outdated and lacked the modern features necessary for efficient internal communication. The challenge was to migrate the content from the old intranet to a new platform, while also improving the user interface and user experience (UI/UX).Solution Overview
Torpedo proposed a comprehensive solution that included:
- Intranet Development in SharePoint Online: Torpedo leveraged SharePoint Online to build a modern, agile, and collaborative intranet portal for Inapa.
- UI and UX Design: A key part of the project was to design a user-friendly interface that would be easy for Inapa’s employees to navigate.
- Content Migration: Torpedo successfully migrated all the content from the old SAP JAM intranet to the new SharePoint Online intranet.
- Custom Web Parts and Scripts: Torpedo developed custom web parts for SharePoint Online, including a Profile Web Part, Organizational Chart Web Part, Banner Web Part, Contacts Directory Web Part, FAQs Search Web Part, and Breaking News Web Part. These web parts were also made available through Microsoft AppSource.
- Training and Documentation: To ensure a smooth transition, Torpedo provided training to Inapa’s employees and created comprehensive documentation.
The main technologies used for the project were SharePoint Online, Power Shell, Power Automate, and SharePoint Framework (SPFx) for development.
Business Benefits
The new intranet significantly improved internal communication and collaboration within Inapa. The modern UI/UX design was well-received by the employees, and the custom web parts enhanced the functionality of the intranet. The successful content migration ensured continuity, and the training provided by Torpedo enabled the employees to effectively use the new intranet.
This project showcases Torpedo’s expertise in intranet development and their commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet their clients’ needs.
Quote from customer
“The Torpedo team has been a pleasant surprise, and I thank you for your dedication to this project. I also make myself available if you wish to use INAPA as a reference.”
