March Newsletter
Here’s what you’ll learn about in this month’s newsletter:
- Meet Bill Waltz, IDEA Board Officer
- Exciting Leadership News: Tom Guzik Appointed to X12 Board of Directors
- Let’s Celebrate Carol Fiorillo, IDEA Learning Portal Power User
- Request for Country of Origin & Country Made Percentages
- What’s New in the Learning Portal?
- Join us in welcoming Rittal North America LLC to the IDEA Connector Platform
- Welcome, new IDEA OrdrTrak Manufacturer Representatives
- Follow us on LinkedIn and Subscribe on YouTube
Bill Waltz: Giving Back to the Industry and Shaping its Future
For Bill Waltz, giving back to the industry isn’t just a responsibility—it’s a way to shape its future. As the President and CEO of Atkore, a market leader in electrical products, Waltz has led his company through significant growth. As a member of IDEA’s Board, he’s committed to ensuring the industry has the tools it needs to thrive.
Exciting Leadership News: Tom Guzik Appointed to X12 Board of Directors
We’re pleased to announce that our own Tom Guzik, Director of Digital Integration Services, has been appointed to the X12 Board of Directors!
Tom’s extensive expertise in digital integration and commitment to industry standards will bring tremendous value to X12 as they continue to advance electronic business exchange standards.
This appointment not only highlights Tom’s professional excellence but also strengthens IDEA’s voice in shaping the future of data standards across industries.
Please join us in congratulating Tom on this well-deserved recognition!
Join us in Celebrating Power User Carol Fiorillo
Discover how Carol Fiorillo, a Sales Operations Specialist at Specified Technologies Inc., has mastered the IDEA Learning Portal as a Power User. Explore how this cutting-edge platform has elevated her knowledge of the IDEA Connector’s rich content and dynamic features.
Request for Country of Origin & Country Made Percentages
As trade regulations and tariff discussions continue to evolve, it is critical for distributors to have accurate Country of Origin (COO) and Country Made Percent in IDEA Connector. Having this information readily available will help ensure continued efficiency across our supply chain.
What’s New in the IDEA Learning Portal?
IDEA Learning Portal Q&A Webinars
Did you miss the March 13th Distributor/Manufacturer Authorization Process & Workflows Q&A Webinar?
- Learn more about taking full control of product data authorizations – access the recorded session: Distributors click here, Manufacturer click here.
Join the next Q&A Webinar, scheduled for March 27th: Manufacturer/Distributor Extraction Process & Custom Map Configurations.
- Learn how IDEA Connector supports manufacturer and distributor product data extraction files to easily load and maintain product information in your ERP’s, MDM systems, and eCommerce websites. Look for a Teams invitation coming soon!
Look No Further, Help is Here!
Discover the support you’ve been waiting for! Now accessible through the IDEA Learning Portal, learners can effortlessly reach out to the IDEA Customer Success Team for expert answers and guidance while mastering IDEA Connector. Just navigate to your course menu and click on “Ask Question.” Fill in the subject line, type your message, and you’re all set to receive the assistance you need.
Welcome to IDEA Connector
New Manufacturer Reps Added to IDEA OrdrTrak
