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IEC Dallas_Digitizing and automating the operating model to scale the management of memberships and educational programs

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Results

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Key Product

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$5.4M+
Manage Spend
100+
Deals Completed
7.6x
ROI
$2M
Cost Savings
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About your Customer

 IEC Dallas is an organization that brings together and represents companies in the electrical sector in Texas, offering training, certification and talent development programs through its apprenticeship model. Its operation combines the management of business memberships with the administration of educational and hands-on learning programs. In an environment where operational efficiency and member experience are key, IEC seeks to evolve towards a more digital, scalable and user-centric model. 

ICX accompanied IEC Dallas in the comprehensive transformation of its operating model, optimizing and automating its key membership, learning, and program management processes. Through a robust technological architecture and a structured redesign of processes, IEC was able to centralize its operation on a single platform, improve operational efficiency and offer a more agile, integrated and member-oriented experience. This transformation laid the foundation for sustainable growth, greater control over the operation, and a stronger value proposition. 

The challenge

IEC Dallas had previously made efforts to digitize its operation by implementing HubSpot CRM; however, the lack of structured definition of processes and a technological architecture aligned with their needs significantly limited the results obtained.

The operation relied heavily on manual tasks and disconnected systems, making it difficult to trace information, increasing the operational load on the equipment, and creating risks of error. Key processes such as membership management, apprentice tracking, and educational program administration lacked standardization and automation.

In addition, the members' experience was fragmented, with no integrated platform to facilitate access to relevant information, track their activity, or interact with the organization. This impacted both internal efficiency and the perception of value by affiliates.

In this context, IEC Dallas needed to redefine its operating model, integrating processes, data and technology under the same logic that would enable efficiency, scalability and a member-centered experience associated with the program.

Type of service

Digital Transformation Strategy

CRM Strategy & Implementation (HubSpot)

Process Optimization & Automation

Data Architecture & Integration

UX / Digital Experience

 

The Solution

ICX designed and implemented an end-to-end solution focused on transforming IEC Dallas' operating model, combining process redefinition with a modern, scalable, and integrated technology architecture.

At the core of the solution was HubSpot CRM Enterprise as a central platform, configuring custom objects to manage in a structured way the information of members, trainees, applicants, educational programs and time registration. This allowed the entire operation to be consolidated into a single source of truth, eliminating information silos and improving traceability.

Automated workflows were designed and implemented that cover the entire life cycle of members and participants, including onboarding, monitoring, communication and renewal processes. These flows incorporate business rules and checkpoints that reduce reliance on manual tasks and improve operational consistency.

At the level of digital experience, front-end architecture was developed based on a member portal and an integrated website, allowing affiliated companies to access their information, check their status, interact with the organization and manage their activities autonomously. Likewise, integrated digital forms were implemented for the registration of hours, facilitating the capture of information in real time.

The solution was complemented by an integration architecture that connects the different systems and data sources, ensuring an omnichannel experience and an aligned operation between areas.

Capabilities involved

  • CRM Strategy

  • Process Automation

  • Data & Analytics

  • Digital Experience (UX)

  • Systems Integration

Results and impact

The implementation allowed IEC Dallas to transform its operation towards a more efficient, structured, and member-centric model. Automating key processes significantly reduced the operational burden on the team, freeing up time for higher-value activities and decreasing the risk of errors.

The centralization of information on a single platform improved visibility and control over the operation, facilitating decision-making and allowing for more effective management of memberships, educational programs, and trainee tracking.

Likewise, the organization strengthened its capacity to generate revenue, by having greater traceability and control overtime of service and associated billing. This allowed them to optimize financial management and improve efficiency in the administration of their programs.

From the user's perspective, the new digital experience offered members more agile, transparent and autonomous access to their information, increasing their satisfaction and strengthening the relationship with the organization. As a result, IEC Dallas laid the foundation for a more scalable operating model, poised to sustain its growth and evolve continuously.

ICX Differential

ICX's differential was in its ability to go beyond technological implementation, approaching transformation from a comprehensive perspective that combines strategy, processes and digital architecture. Unlike traditional approaches focused solely on tools, ICX started by redefining the operating model to ensure that the technology responded to the true needs of the business.

The experience in automating complex processes and designing integrated architecture allowed us to build a robust solution, aligned with international standards and ready to scale. In addition, ICX's methodological approach ensured a structured implementation, with control, traceability and organizational alignment.

This accompaniment positioned ICX as a key strategic partner in IEC Dallas' evolution towards a more modern, efficient and value-focused organization for its members.

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