Product Data Powers Digital Strategy. eBiz 2025 Is Where We Move It Forward.

eBiz 2025 | October 8–10 | Nashville, TN By Sherri Thorne, Senior Director of Program Management, IDEA AI, e-commerce, ERP, and customer experience…every system performs better with clean, structured product data behind it. And yet, data often gets sidelined—either viewed as someone else’s responsibility or treated as a tech problem, not a business driver. But…

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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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August Newsletter

Here’s what you’ll learn about in this month’s newsletter: Previous Newsletters July 2025 Newsletter | June 2025 Newsletter | May 2025 Newsletter | April 2025 Newsletter | March 2025 Newsletter | February 2025 Newsletter | January 2025 Newsletter | December 2024 Newsletter | November 2024 Newsletter | October 2024 Newsletter | September 2024 Newsletter eBiz…

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July Newsletter

Here’s what you’ll learn about in this month’s newsletter: Previous Newsletters June 2025 Newsletter | May 2025 Newsletter | April 2025 Newsletter | March 2025 Newsletter | February 2025 Newsletter | January 2025 Newsletter | December 2024 Newsletter | November 2024 Newsletter | October 2024 Newsletter | September 2024 Newsletter | August 2024 Newsletter Early…

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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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