August Newsletter
Here’s what you’ll learn about in this month’s newsletter:
New IDEA Connector Dashboard Coming Soon!
Have you heard the amazing news? Coming soon, IDEA will be implementing a new version of the IDEA Connector dashboard. We are committed to continuously improving your IDEA Connector experience! We are excited about the new release, which will contain enhancements to achieve optimal speed performance while also providing additional functions and features to our customers.
Please join our Q&A session on September 5th, where IDEA will reveal the new IDEA Connector homepage design and user functionality to receive and access items which are in warning & severe error status. Watch for an invitation coming on August 23rd and register in the IDEA Learning Portal for the event.
If you have any questions, please contact the IDEA Customer Success team at Ideacustomersuccess@idea4industry.com.
When Accuracy Matters
The Real Cost of Outdated Obsolete Life Cycle Codes
A contractor browses a distributor’s website, selecting crucial items for an upcoming project. The order processes smoothly, but soon there’s a hiccup: one essential item is discontinued. Its life cycle status was erroneously left as “active” when it should have been marked “obsolete.” As the distributor scrambles to offer a substitution, the contractor – pressed for time and frustrated – cancels the order. Read on for more information about obsolete life cycle codes.
IDEA OrdrTrak is a new universal platform designed to connect everyone in the electrical sales channel, delivering unparalleled efficiency and value. It order status, inventory, and pricing information from manufacturers into one easy-to-use platform. Users can track purchase orders, check inventory across locations, and even monitor real-time product availability on-site.
IDEA OrdrTrak simplifies access, reduces the need for multiple portals, and integrates seamlessly with business systems. Check out the video to see for yourself how this innovative platform can streamline information exchange and boost supply chain profitability. Join the IDEA OrdrTrak community by visiting our website and scheduling a demo.
Download the Updated IDEA Fusion Whitepaper
In today’s market, timely information access is key to driving business. Yet, many distributors are struggling to manage product data efficiency. Companies need a way to combine multiple data sources, normalize product information, and share with internal and external systems. Find out how to optimize IDEA Connector and what IDEA Fusion has to offer!
Did you know that the Course Catalog in the IDEA Learning Portal contains a variety of filters and viewing options? From searching to sorting to viewing options – all these filtering strategies allow users to quickly find training materials which support IDEA Connector functionality. Login to the IDEA Learning Portal and review all the options designed to optimize your training experience.
Did you know that the IDEA Learning Portal also contains a Video Library to support IDEA Connector Functionality? Come and check out the 60 videos which cover various topics that support IDEA Connector System Functionality for manufacturers and distributors. Login to the IDEA Learning Portal and select the links below to access the Video Library.
- Distributors, click here to begin your video library learning journey.
- Manufacturers, click here to begin your video library learning journey.
Are you going to Encounter 2024?
Visit IDEA at Booth #3 in the Exhibit Hall
IDEA will be attending Encounter 2024 at the O’Hare Grand Hyatt Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois, on September 15th-17th. Stop by our booth to visit with Crissty Carrington, IDEA Director of Business Development, and Amy Brennan, IDEA Strategic Account Executive, to learn more about IDEA and all of its products and services. Crissty and Amy would love to hear from you – drop them a note if you want to chat!