Posts by Sonia Coleman
IDEA Names Industry Veteran Jay Andrews as Platform Director for Supply Chain Visibility Solution
Electrical Industry Veteran and Entrepreneur Brings Nearly Three Decades of Channel Experience to ProjectNexus, the Electrical Industry’s Supply Chain Visibility Solution IDEA, the industry-owned technology company and leading provider of electrical product data and EDI services, has named Jay Andrews as Platform Director for ProjectNexus, the industry’s supply chain visibility solution developed in partnership with the National…
Read MoreProjectNexus, eBiz 2026, and More: Tech 360 Newsletter May 2026
It was a big week for the electrical channel. NAED, IDEA, and Pull Logic announced ProjectNexus, the first industry-owned supply chain visibility solution for the electrical channel, at NAED National. Also in this issue:
Read MoreNAED Selects IDEA and Pull Logic Joint Venture to Develop Industry-Owned ‘Where’s My Stuff?’ Supply-Chain Visibility Solution
St. Louis, MO — [May 13, 2026] — The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), through its Digital Center of Excellence, announced that its Board has authorized a co-investment arrangement with the Industry Data Exchange Association (IDEA) and Pull Logic to build the first of its kind, industry-owned, ‘Where’s My Stuff?’ middleware solution. The initiative…
Read MoreWhat Contractors Really Need: A Straight-Talk Perspective
How Accurate Information Fuels Efficiency in Construction By Jim Johnson, President & CEO, NEMRA Recently, I shared about what contractors really need to stay on track at eBiz 2023. In an industry where deadlines are fixed, let’s dive into why getting accurate, real-time information from the start is vital for the success of construction projects—and…
Read MoreColonial Electric Supply Joins Growing List of IDEA Exchange℠ Managed Services Customers Streamlining EDI Processes
Leading Distributor Overcomes EDI Staffing Challenges with IDEA’s Expert Team Arlington, VA — Colonial Electric Supply has partnered with IDEA Exchange℠ Managed Services, a leading provider of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and digital integration for distributors and manufacturers. By leveraging IDEA Exchange Managed Services, Colonial Electric Supply aims to streamline its EDI processes, enhance efficiency,…
Read MoreGet to Know Marie-Hélène St-Jean
Name: Marie-Hélène St-Jean, Product Line Coordinator / Data Integrity Company: ABB Inc. Years in the electrical industry: 7 years The Harmonized Data Model (HDM) is a single data model supported by NAED and NEMA that unifies multiple product data standards in IDEA Connector to support several syndication formats. We would not be able to accomplish our…
Read MoreWebinar: The DATA Method: How to Drive Real Business Results with Better Product Data
Are you tired of struggling with inaccurate product data in your supply chain? To boost sales and streamline ordering processes, it’s essential to have product data that matches the manufacturer’s data precisely. However, this can be a daunting task. Join this session to explore IDEA’s roadmap for improving data quality in the industry. Learn how…
Read MoreGet to Know HDM Subject Matter Expert Scott Davis
Name: Scott Davis, Product Content Manager Company: Kirby Risk Electrical Supply HDM Role(s): Subject Matter Expert and HDM Advisory Council member The Harmonized Data Model (HDM) is a single data model supported by NAED and NEMA that unifies multiple product data standards in IDEA Connector to support several syndication formats. We would not be able to…
Read MoreIDEA and SPARXiQ Announce Partnership to Accelerate Electrical Industry Channel Performance
Arlington, VA — The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA), the industry-owned technology company and leading provider of electrical product data, announces a partnership with SPARXiQ, an industrial technology company, to provide a broad range of solutions to increase channel efficiency in order processing and fulfillment cycles. From product manufacturing to distribution and on through…
Read MoreIDEA Names Crissty Carrington as Director of Business Development for IDEA Connector
Industry Veteran and Former Customer Brings Customer-centric Perspective Arlington, VA — IDEA, the industry-owned technology company and leading provider of electrical product data, has appointed Crissty Carrington as Director of Business Development for IDEA Connector. In her new role, Carrington will focus on growth and new customer acquisition, adding to IDEA’s deep electrical industry expertise.…
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