July Newsletter

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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…

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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…

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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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Urgent Request for Country of Origin & Country Made Percentages

As trade regulations and tariff discussions continue to evolve, it is critical for distributors to have accurate Country of Origin (COO) and Country Made Percent in IDEA Connector. Having this information readily available will help distributors: To help ease the burden on distribution and streamline operations, our distributors request that you provide: This information will allow…

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IDEA Names Patrick Knight as New President to Drive Strategic Growth and Market Expansion

Arlington, VA, January 7, 2025 – The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Knight as President, effective January 6, 2025, reporting to current CEO David Oldfather. Patrick Knight joins IDEA with significant experience in driving transformative growth and operational excellence. Throughout his career, Patrick has been instrumental…

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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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