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Learning Portal Power User Spotlight: James Hartsfield
Name: James Hartsfield Title: Catalog Content and Tech Support Company: Wholesale Electric Supply Co. of Houston Inc Years in the electrical industry: 22 years What do you think is most valuable about the courses in the IDEA Learning Portal? They provide a wealth of knowledge and are easy to digest. They have been very helpful…
Read MoreIDEA Insight Discovery Program: Your Quickest Path to Better Product Content and Ecommerce Success
Unlock the secrets to content optimization in our upcoming webinar, where we delve into our IDEA Insight Discovery Program (in partnership with Content Status). Join us as we guide you through how to identify your content pain points, setting improvement goals, and revealing a program that unlocks immediate insights, allowing you to optimize your content…
Read MoreLearning Portal Power User Spotlight: Kimberly Morris
Name: Kimberly Morris Title: Data & Syndication Specialist Company: Intermatic Years in the electrical industry: 26 years (Intermatic has been for 133 years) What do you think is most valuable about the courses in the IDEA Learning Portal? There is so much value that it’s a 3-part answer. 1st, I’d say because the courses lead to…
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 MoreGet to Know HDM Subject Matter Expert Chris Ziegelmann
Name: Chris Ziegelmann Company: Border States Title: Digital Product Content Manager Years in the electrical industry: 17 Years at current company: 17 What inspired you to pursue a career in the electrical industry, and how did you get started? I started my career through an internship with Border States and once I earned my degree,…
Read MoreEDI Managed Services: What’s Right for Your Business?
In today’s dynamic and competitive eCommerce landscape, businesses are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations and streamline their supply chain processes. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) managed services have emerged as a pivotal solution for achieving these objectives. Join Tom Guzik, IDEA Director of Digital Integration Services, and Paul Waters, VP of Systems at Colonial…
Read MoreHVAC Manufacturer Glasfloss Industries Saved $500K with the Right EDI Solution
Massive integration costs prevented Glasfloss Industries from reaping the benefits of EDI until finding IDEA Exchange. Now, with improved order efficiency and fewer errors through automation and tailored support from IDEA Exchange Managed Services, Glasfloss is seeing a substantial return on investment.
Read MoreGet to Know HDM Subject Matter Expert Dave Gatto
Name: Dave Gatto Company: Westinghouse Lighting Title: Director of Quality Control and Compliance Years in the electrical industry: 33 Years at current company: 33 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…
Read MoreNew One-Stop Order Tracking Solution Optimizes Supply Chain Operations
Collaborating with TradeTech Solutions and harnessing the power of IDEA Connector product data, the innovative and intuitive OrdrTrak platform facilitates seamless information exchange among manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, distributors, and contractors. Join Mike Wentz, VP of Sales and Marketing at IDEA, and Matthew Scarborough, President of TradeTech Solutions, as they showcase how the efficient viewing and…
Read MoreGet to Know HDM Subject Matter Expert Jeff Frisk
Name: Jeff Frisk Company: Standard Electric Supply Company Title: Product Training Coordinator Years in the electrical industry: 40 Years at current company: 20 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…
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