Posts Tagged ‘Distributors’
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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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:
Read MoreEDI 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:
Read MoreBest 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…
Read MoreSupporting the Industry
A Vital Role for CEOs and Technology Leaders By David Oldfather, President & CEO, IDEA In the fast-paced world of technology and commerce, it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle of innovation and progress. However, amidst the digital revolution, there lies a fundamental need to support the very foundation of our industries. This is…
Read MoreGet to Know HDM Subject Matter Experts Arun Venkatesh and Shilpi Bhadoria
Names: Arun Venkatesh, Senior Product Data Specialist, and Shilpi Bhadoria, Business Process Analyst Company: Rockwell Automation Years in the electrical industry: Arun – 13 years & Shilpi – 10 years Years at current company: Arun – 5 years & Shilpi – 10 years What inspired you to pursue a career in the electrical industry, and…
Read MoreRevolutionizing Supply Chains with Smart Life Cycle Strategies
The Role of Item Status Codes in Achieving Optimal Sales and Inventory With supply chain disruptions becoming the norm, identifying a product’s life cycle stage is more important than ever. No longer just a logistical necessity, Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) is a strategic asset that puts manufacturers’ brands in front of customers and ahead…
Read MoreIDEA Announces Strategic Partnership with Canals to Revolutionize Order Entry Automation
New partnership aims to redefine order entry automation, setting new benchmarks for efficiency and accuracy. Arlington, VA – January 31, 2024 – IDEA, the industry-owned technology company, and a leading provider of electrical product data, announces a groundbreaking partnership with Canals, an AI-based order entry automation tool. This collaboration is poised to usher in a…
Read MoreWhat Contractors Really Need: A Straight-Talk Perspective
How Accurate Information Fuels Efficiency in Construction By Jim Johnson, President & CEO, NEMRA Recently, I shared about what contractors really need to stay on track at eBiz 2023. In an industry where deadlines are fixed, let’s dive into why getting accurate, real-time information from the start is vital for the success of construction projects—and…
Read MoreGet to Know HDM Subject Matter Expert Chris Ziegelmann
Name: Chris Ziegelmann Company: Border States Title: Digital Product Content Manager Years in the electrical industry: 17 Years at current company: 17 What inspired you to pursue a career in the electrical industry, and how did you get started? I started my career through an internship with Border States and once I earned my degree,…
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