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October Newsletter

September Newsletter

IDEA Connector Update Introduces New Attributes, Code Sets, and Digital Assets

Distributors have spoken — they need more complete product data to better serve customers and power their digital initiatives. IDEA is thrilled to announce that these new data fields and codes are now available for manufacturers to populate! Together, manufacturers and distributors can more effectively serve their mutual customers with the most complete, consistent, and…

AI Isn’t a Shortcut Around Bad Data: It’s a Multiplier

eBiz 2025 | October 8–10 | Nashville, TN AI has been at the center of countless conversations lately, and it’s no surprise. From order entry automation to intelligent search to personalized product recommendations, the tools now available to manufacturers and distributors are powerful and evolving fast. But as IDEA’s Denise Keating recently pointed out recently…

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Graybar’s Danna Stone Is Shaping the Future on the IDEA Board

Since joining the IDEA Board in 2024, Danna Stone of Graybar has been championing development of new tools for faster knowledge transfer.

Learning Portal Power User Spotlight

Sonal Purani Distribution Data Manager RAB Lighting Inc. Years in the Electrical Industry: 9 What do you think is most valuable about the courses in the IDEA Learning Portal? We all work remotely and at different hours. I may have to wait until the next day to get an answer, which is mostly available in…

Delivering on Customer Needs: Why Mary Derrick Leads with Data

Mary Derrick, IDEA Board OfficerVice President of Power Products, Schneider Electric Product data isn’t just technical details and specs—it’s the foundation of a better customer experience. That’s how Mary Derrick, Vice President of Power Products at Schneider Electric and IDEA Board member, sees it. “To meet customer needs, we need the right data in the…

Learning Portal Power User Spotlight

Carol Fiorillo Sales Operations Specialist Specified Technologies Inc. Years in the Electrical Industry: 10 What do you think is most valuable about the courses in the IDEA Learning Portal? The courses in the IDEA Learning Portal are exceptionally well-structured and offer tremendous value. The flexibility to re-visit and review procedures at any time is invaluable,…

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IDEA Connector Update Introduces New Attributes, Code Sets, and Digital Assets

AI Isn’t a Shortcut Around Bad Data: It’s a Multiplier

Graybar’s Danna Stone Is Shaping the Future on the IDEA Board

Learning Portal Power User Spotlight

Delivering on Customer Needs: Why Mary Derrick Leads with Data

Learning Portal Power User Spotlight

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