February Newsletter

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

  • Atkore Inc. transitions to IDEA Exchange’s EDI Value-Added Network (VAN) platform
  • IDEA Announces Strategic Partnership with Canals to Revolutionize Order Entry Automation 
  • Harmonized Data Model (HDM) Launch
  • Register for the EDI Managed Services Webinar 
  • Shocking Truth: How Much Energy Is Wasted from Plant to Plug?
  • IDEA Learning Portal has three new features
  • Follow us on LinkedIn and Subscribe on YouTube

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January Newsletter


Atkore Navigates EDI System Transition with Precision

Ensuring Business Continuity with Smooth Migration

Leading electrical solutions provider, Atkore Inc., transitions to IDEA Exchange’s EDI Value-Added Network (VAN) platform, supporting the industry, achieving savings, and amplifying efficiency and reliability in critical B2B communications.


IDEA announces a groundbreaking partnership with Canals, an AI-based order entry automation tool. This collaboration is poised to usher in a new era of efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced operational precision for sales and order management processes.


HDM-based IDEA Connector is Now Live

The release of the Harmonized Data Model is a joint venture between manufacturers and distributors that allows for consistent, normalized product data throughout the channel. Please login to the IDEA Connector to review the new Product Attribute Repository.


Webinar: EDI Managed Services – What’s Right for Your Business?

Join Tom Guzik, IDEA Director of Digital Integration Services, and Paul Waters, VP of Systems at Colonial Electric Supply, for an engaging webinar as they delve into the complexities of outsourcing EDI and help you navigate the decision-making process.


Shocking Truth: How Much Energy Is Wasted from Plant to Plug?

Hear what Josh Bone, ELECTRI International, has to say. 


Did you know that the IDEA Learning Portal has three new features?

  • The Recommended Content feature gives you a short assessment to gain access to course material you would like to review.
  • “Topic” quick links help you find your topic of choice and access the course materials.
  • Updated Search functionality, located in the menu option at the top of the lessons.