Posts Tagged ‘IDEA Connector’
IDEA Expands the Harmonized Data Model Across Hundreds of New Product Categories
IDEA continues to improve the quality, consistency, and usability of product content across the electrical industry through its Harmonized Data Model (HDM) initiative. 95% of Attributed SKUs Standardized by Year-End IDEA completed 155 new harmonized UNSPSC categories in May, with another 227 categories in development and targeted for completion by early Q4. By year-end, HDM…
Read MoreCase Study: How Legrand Made Product Data a Competitive Advantage with IDEA Pro Data Services
Building the Right Data Foundation for Measurable Results KEY TAKEAWAY IDEA and Legrand’s strategic collaboration transformed product data quality into a competitive advantage for Legrand’s North & Central America region. By investing in the right people, systems, and governance, Legrand significantly increased the number of data fields syndicated through IDEA Connector, accelerated its MDM implementation,…
Read MoreHelp Shape the Standards Your Business Runs On
IDEA Connector standards aren’t built in isolation. They’re developed by distributors and manufacturers who deal with the real-world consequences every day. Upcoming focus group topics: If any of these touch your workflow, your input matters. Q2 standards documentation is live in the Knowledge Base now. Reach out to Customer Success with any questions or support.
Read MoreAn eBiz keynote worth rethinking your strategy for, Legrand’s data turnaround, and meet the new ProjectNexus lead: Tech 360 Newsletter June 2026
It was a big week for the electrical channel. NAED, IDEA, and Pull Logic announced ProjectNexus, the first industry-owned supply chain visibility solution for the electrical channel, at NAED National. Also in this issue:
Read MoreApril Newsletter
Stay ahead in electrical industry with the IDEA Tech360 Newsletter – expert insights on data solutions, digital transformation, automation, and industry trends.
Read MoreMarch Newsletter
Stay ahead in electrical industry with the IDEA Tech360 Newsletter – expert insights on data solutions, digital transformation, automation, and industry trends.
Read MoreWebinar: Syndicate Smarter – Streamlining Product Content with IDEA & Bluemeteor for Grainger
Join us to learn how this unified approach is optimizing product content delivery, accelerating readiness, and driving impact across the supply chain.
Read MoreFebruary Newsletter
Stay ahead in electrical industry with the IDEA Tech360 Newsletter – expert insights on data solutions, digital transformation, automation, and industry trends.
Read More📣 Call to Action: Join the Conversation
Your voice matters and we want to hear it.We’re expanding our customer User Group to create more opportunities for open dialogue, collaboration, and feedback. These focus group sessions give customers a direct line into our roadmap and help ensure we’re building solutions that support real‑world distributor and manufacturer needs. Upcoming Focus Group Distributor Focus Group:…
Read MoreNo Surprises: Why Advance Pricing Matters
As the new year begins, pricing updates are a reality across the industry. Distributors rely on manufacturers to provide accurate, timely product data and pricing so they can keep their systems, sales teams, and customers aligned. When pricing is delivered through the IDEA Connector, updates flow smoothly into distributor systems using a standardized format, making…
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