CIPS Supply Management Website

CIPS required a modern, fully integrated digital platform that would seamlessly connect the Supply Management website with the main CIPS website, providing users with a cohesive online experience. The new site needed to be developed within the existing EPiServer (now known as Optimizely) Content Management System (CMS) to ensure consistency and ease of use for staff. The project included the challenge of migrating over 18,000 pages of existing content, ensuring that all data remained intact and optimised for search engines. Additionally, the platform had to support responsive design to enhance usability across various devices and include a robust single sign-on (SSO) solution that would allow members to access benefits across both sites. 

PSP collaborated closely with CIPS and Haymarket to turn the new designs for Supply Management into a fully functional, responsive website within the existing EPiServer platform. The project began with developing dynamic, responsive pages to ensure optimal performance on Apple android and Windows devices, making the site accessible to a wide range of users. The implementation of a comprehensive search facility allowed content to be searchable across both CIPS.org and the Supply Management site, promoting cross-traffic with an integrated user experience.

The  data migration of roughly 18,000 pages was actioned, ensuring content integrity and optimised search engine results. PSP rigorously  tested, in combination with end user acceptance training and user guides. 

The new Supply Management website, provided CIPS with a modern, integrated digital platform that enhanced their online presence. Early results indicated a 20% increase in total page views and a 27% rise in unique visitors compared to the same period in the previous year. Demonstrating improved engagement with a better user experience. 

The single sign-on simplified member access, allowing users to navigate seamlessly between sites. The successful migration of over 18,000 pages ensured that the site was content rich from day one, with news, analysis and opinions to keep readers engaged. The project’s success was further supported by PSP’s focus on user training and comprehensive support, a smooth handover was achieved leaving the CIPS team to manage content.