IDEA Launches “Data Whispers” to Transform How Electrical Industry Manufacturers and Distributors Interact with Business Intelligence

ARLINGTON, VA — May 22, 2025 — Today, IDEA announced the launch of Data Whispers, a groundbreaking solution that delivers actionable customer insights directly to electrical industry professionals—both manufacturers and distributors—at the moment they need it most.

In an industry where time is money and customer relationships are paramount, Data Whispers transforms complex data analytics into simple, actionable notifications that sales representatives, branch managers, production planners, and executives across the electrical supply chain can immediately leverage to drive business results.

“Electrical industry professionals from manufacturing plants to distribution centers are constantly on the move and don’t have time to analyze complex reports between customer meetings,” said Mark McGready, Director of Data Analytics & Solutions at IDEA. “Data Whispers solves this challenge by employing advanced algorithms to identify high-value opportunities and delivering targeted notifications through mobile devices, email, or directly within existing CRM systems.”

IDEA’s President & CEO Patrick Knight continued, “In today’s fast-paced electrical manufacturing and distribution market, the difference between winning and losing business often comes down to having the right information at the right moment. With Data Whispers, we’re fundamentally changing how industry professionals interact with their data—transforming it from something they have to analyze into a proactive business partner that guides their daily decisions and customer interactions. This solution represents our commitment to making data more accessible, actionable, and valuable across the entire electrical channel.”

Key benefits of Data Whispers include:

  • Hidden Sales Potential: Identifies cross-sell and upsell opportunities based on customer purchase history and market trends for both manufacturers and distributors
  • Operational Efficiency: Highlights inefficiencies in order processing, inventory management, and logistics throughout the supply chain
  • Pricing Optimization: Suggests strategic pricing adjustments based on market conditions and competitive positioning for products at all stages of distribution
  • Emerging Trends: Alerts users to changing market dynamics that could impact their business, whether they’re producing or distributing electrical products

Availability and Pricing

IDEA Data Whispers is available immediately. Interested parties can:

About IDEA

IDEA is the Industry Data Exchange Association, dedicated to providing data management solutions that enable manufacturers, distributors, and other industry stakeholders to operate more efficiently. For nearly 30 years, IDEA has been the trusted partner for standardizing and managing industry data.

For more information about IDEA, visit www.IDEA4Industry.com.

Media Contact

Laurie McElroy, Marketing Director, lmcelroy@idea4industry.com, 720-404-6777