IDEA Volumetrics Surpasses 50,000 High-Velocity SKUs with Precise Weight and Dimensions Data Across 500+ Manufacturers

Industry Collaboration Delivers Growing Repository of Reliable Cubic Dimensions Data to Optimize Supply Chain Operations

Arlington, VA – January 14, 2026 – the Industry Data Exchange Association (IDEA), in collaboration with Avalon CSC, today announced that its Volumetrics initiative has measured and cataloged weight and dimensions data for more than 50,000 high-velocity SKUs across 500+ manufacturers, marking a significant milestone in the electrical industry’s efforts to build the most comprehensive repository of reliable cubic dimensions data.

The growing Volumetrics database provides distributors and manufacturers with automated access to precise dimensional data captured using Cubiscan 325 technology, measured across every unit of measure. This standardized data is seamlessly integrated with and available through the IDEA Connector℠ data management platform. With it, you can calculate shipping costs accurately, optimize warehouse operations, place items faster, improve capacity planning, and design more effective automation systems.

“This milestone represents the collective effort of the electrical industry to establish data standards that benefit the entire supply chain,” said Patrick Knight, President and CEO of IDEA. “As warehouse automation becomes increasingly essential, the need for accurate dimensional data has never been greater.”

Nick Lovatsis, CEO at Avalon CSC added: “Reliable dimensional data is the foundation for successful automation and distribution infrastructure investments. It provides the precision needed to control shipping costs, maximize warehouse capacity, and improve fulfillment speed, directly impacting and accelerating ROI on capital expenditures.”

IDEA Volumetrics helps achieve these goals by providing:

  • Enhanced Efficiency & Automation: Enabling faster item slotting, improved warehouse automation, and the foundational data required for WMS and transportation management systems to deliver ROI
  • Scalable Growth Management: Supporting capacity planning and strategic expansion decisions with accurate dimensional intelligence, allowing you to absorb industry growth without costly infrastructure constraints
  • Up-to-Date Data Access: Seamlessly feeding e-commerce platforms and automation systems via IDEA Connector with the complete, reliable data your technology investments demand
  • Precise, Reliable Data: Utilizing measurements collected with Cubiscan 325 technology across 500+ manufacturers, powering accurate shipping calculations and reducing picking errors
  • Cost Optimization: Offsetting rising labor and transportation costs through dimensional intelligence that enables smarter space utilization and automation-ready operations
  • Ongoing Support & Training: Providing best practices guidance from Avalon CSC and the IDEA Volumetrics team to maximize your operational efficiency and growth potential

For more information about IDEA Volumetrics or to learn how to contribute product data, visit www.idea4industry.com/volumetrics.

About IDEA

The Industry Data Exchange Association (IDEA) is the leading provider of data syndication, electronic commerce, and business intelligence solutions for the electrical, HVAC, and industrial supply industries. For over 25 years, IDEA has enabled seamless information exchange between manufacturers, distributors, and trading partners through its suite of technology platforms including IDEA Connector, IDEA Exchange, and IDEA Data Whispers. IDEA’s standards-based solutions help companies improve data quality, accelerate transactions, and drive smarter business decisions. Learn more at www.idea4industry.com.

About Avalon CSC

Avalon CSC, based in Montreal, Quebec, specializes in delivering supply chain consulting services across all industries and business functions, with a strong footprint in the electrical distribution space. Composed of industry experts, we deliver business solutions focused on supply chain to address both current and future challenges faced by our clients. With a comprehensive set of partners, Avalon strives to be a leader in delivering high-quality supply chain solutions that create exceptional value. Our service offerings are designed to help clients generate revenue, reduce costs, enhance technology adoption, help organizations navigate industry bottlenecks with practical and scalable solutions, and access the timely information needed to operate efficiently. With Avalon, our clients are continuously moving forward in every part of their businesses, from strategic planning to day-to-day operations. Learn more at https://avaloncsc.com/.

Media Contacts:

Laurie McElroy, Marketing Director, lmcelroy@idea4industry.com

Karen Kamel, Marketing Coordinator, karen.kamel@avaloncsc.com