IDEA Expands the Harmonized Data Model Across Hundreds of New Product Categories

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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…

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Case Study: How Legrand Made Product Data a Competitive Advantage with IDEA Pro Data Services

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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,…

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Help 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.

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April Newsletter

Stay ahead in electrical industry with the IDEA Tech360 Newsletter – expert insights on data solutions, digital transformation, automation, and industry trends.

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March Newsletter

Stay ahead in electrical industry with the IDEA Tech360 Newsletter – expert insights on data solutions, digital transformation, automation, and industry trends.

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February Newsletter

Stay ahead in electrical industry with the IDEA Tech360 Newsletter – expert insights on data solutions, digital transformation, automation, and industry trends.

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📣 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:…

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No 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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