IDEA OrdrTrak Reaches Milestone, Welcomes Legrand as 50th Manufacturer

Arlington, VA, January 31, 2025 – The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA), with the support of TradeTech Solutions, is pleased to announce that IDEA OrdrTrak, has achieved a major milestone in supply chain technology innovation as Legrand becomes the 50th manufacturer to join their industry-leading platform. This achievement highlights IDEA OrdrTrak’s emergence as a…

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EDI Masterclass Article Compilation

For deep insights, download our EDI Masterclass article compilation, featuring expert strategies and best practices. It is your ultimate guide to streamlining business processes with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). The EDI Masterclass article compilation includes:

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Get to Know HDM Subject Matter Expert Yogesh Gaikwad

Name: Yogesh Gaikwad Company: nVent Title: Product Data Syndication Specialist Years in the electrical industry: 3+ Years at current company: 1+ What inspired you to pursue a career in the electrical industry, and how did you get started? It all began in 2021 when I received an offer from one of the largest and oldest…

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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. Here’s what’s new: Powerful Tools and Resources Expanded Learning Content Tailored Learning Paths Additional Opportunities These exciting enhancements make learning more engaging and personalized,…

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EDI Best Practices Guide

Manufacturers’ product and pricing information is critical in the buying process. To help you—IDEA Connector manufacturers—be more competitive, we’re sharing best practices for product data management. Use this guide to help you:

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IDEA Connector Best Practices Guide

Manufacturers’ product and pricing information is critical in the buying process. To help you—IDEA Connector manufacturers—be more competitive, we’re sharing best practices for product data management. Use this guide to help you:

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EDI Migration Best Practices Guide

Transitioning your EDI to a new service provider is a strategic decision that offers your company competitive agility, ensuring your systems grow with your business needs. With the right planning and an expert team familiar with the intricacies of EDI systems, the migration can be as straightforward as upgrading your business software. Use this guide to help you:

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Best Practices Guides: Your Toolbox for Making Strategic Decisions, Being More Competitive, and Improving Relationships with Your Partners

IDEA is the industry-endorsed technology solutions provider. We know the challenges of companies large and small, because we were created for the industry by the industry. Since the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) established IDEA in 1998, we’ve been servicing distributors and manufacturers with product data syndication and…

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