December Newsletter

Here’s what you’ll learn about in this month’s newsletter:

  • Meet Larry Stern, IDEA Board Officer 
  • Get to know HDM Subject Matter Expert (SME) Yogesh Gaikwad 
  • Let’s Celebrate Bryan Siek, IDEA Learning Portal Power User
  • See What’s New in the IDEA Connector
  • Exciting Updates to the IDEA Learning Portal in 2024!
  • We Want Your Input: Take the IDEA EDI & Managed Services Survey
  • Help us Welcome Bulbtronics, Inc. to the IDEA Connector Platform 
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Larry Stern: A Collaborative Leader Committed to Industry Progress

In our industry, innovation often comes from the collective efforts of many people. Larry Stern, president of Standard Electric Supply Co., has served not once—but twice—on IDEA’s Board. Why? Because he wants to help move the industry forward.

read the board spotlight

Harmonized Data Model Experts

We rely on the HDM Expert Task Force for invaluable guidance and support to achieve our objectives. Get to know HDM Subject Matter Expert (SME) Yogesh Gaikwad!

MEET YOGESH GAIKWAD

Let’s Celebrate Bryan Siek

Discover how Bryan Siek, a Product Data Management Specialist at City Electric Supply, has mastered the IDEA Learning Portal as a Power User. Uncover the ways this innovative platform has enhanced his expertise with the IDEA Connector’s content and functionality.

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What’s New in IDEA Connector?

Check out these new enhancements now available in IDEA Connector:

  • Custom Map
    • Enhancements were made to the custom maps to give you additional functionality. UNSPSC Category Title and Created Date are two new fields added to as custom map options. Choose between Imperial and Metric settings and customize Vendor and Certification Agency Attribute Names.
  • Extraction Options
    • Select from Manufacturer URL, IDEA Hosted, or the new Only IDEA Hosted URL option for Asset URLs.
  • Product Set Updates
    • Explore new Selection Attributes: Stripped Catalog Number, Alternate Catalog Number, and ETIM Class Code.

IDEA Learning Portal 2024 Year in Review

Throughout 2024, we’ve enhanced the IDEA Learning Portal to provide you with an exceptional learning experience. These updates are designed to help you use the IDEA Connector more efficiently and effortlessly. 

see what’s new

We Want Your Input

Share Your Feedback on the IDEA EDI & Managed Services Survey

IDEA is always looking for ways to better serve our industry, and your feedback would be invaluable. Could you take just a few minutes to complete this short survey? Your insights will help us understand existing market needs and how we can best provide support. By giving us a few minutes of your time, you’ll be entered into a drawing for mini power bank from IDEA.

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