Posts Tagged ‘IDEA Connector’
Supporting the Industry
A Vital Role for CEOs and Technology Leaders By David Oldfather, President & CEO, IDEA In the fast-paced world of technology and commerce, it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle of innovation and progress. However, amidst the digital revolution, there lies a fundamental need to support the very foundation of our industries. This is…
Read MoreGet to Know HDM Subject Matter Experts Arun Venkatesh and Shilpi Bhadoria
Names: Arun Venkatesh, Senior Product Data Specialist, and Shilpi Bhadoria, Business Process Analyst Company: Rockwell Automation Years in the electrical industry: Arun – 13 years & Shilpi – 10 years Years at current company: Arun – 5 years & Shilpi – 10 years What inspired you to pursue a career in the electrical industry, and…
Read MoreRevolutionizing Supply Chains with Smart Life Cycle Strategies
The Role of Item Status Codes in Achieving Optimal Sales and Inventory With supply chain disruptions becoming the norm, identifying a product’s life cycle stage is more important than ever. No longer just a logistical necessity, Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) is a strategic asset that puts manufacturers’ brands in front of customers and ahead…
Read MoreWhat Contractors Really Need: A Straight-Talk Perspective
How Accurate Information Fuels Efficiency in Construction By Jim Johnson, President & CEO, NEMRA Recently, I shared about what contractors really need to stay on track at eBiz 2023. In an industry where deadlines are fixed, let’s dive into why getting accurate, real-time information from the start is vital for the success of construction projects—and…
Read MoreGet to Know HDM Subject Matter Expert Chris Ziegelmann
Name: Chris Ziegelmann Company: Border States Title: Digital Product Content Manager Years in the electrical industry: 17 Years at current company: 17 What inspired you to pursue a career in the electrical industry, and how did you get started? I started my career through an internship with Border States and once I earned my degree,…
Read MoreGet to Know HDM Subject Matter Expert Dave Gatto
Name: Dave Gatto Company: Westinghouse Lighting Title: Director of Quality Control and Compliance Years in the electrical industry: 33 Years at current company: 33 The Harmonized Data Model (HDM) is a single data model supported by NAED and NEMA that unifies multiple product data standards in IDEA Connector to support several syndication formats. We would…
Read MoreErase Inefficiency with End-to-End Connected Supply Chains
Panelists: Satya Sanivarapu, Technology Director, Digital Supply Chains, NAED | Erika TenEyck, Director of Business Intelligence Programs, NAED | Don Leavens, Chief Economist and SVP of Business Intelligence, NEMA | Jim Johnson, President and CEO, NEMRA | Carol McGlogan, President & CEO, EFC | Denise Keating, VP of Customer Success, IDEA. Moderated by Scott Costa,…
Read MoreGet to Know HDM Subject Matter Expert Jeff Frisk
Name: Jeff Frisk Company: Standard Electric Supply Company Title: Product Training Coordinator Years in the electrical industry: 40 Years at current company: 20 The Harmonized Data Model (HDM) is a single data model supported by NAED and NEMA that unifies multiple product data standards in IDEA Connector to support several syndication formats. We would not…
Read MoreWholesale Electric Supply Selects IDEA Connector Platform for Electrical Product Data
New Partnership Expands Industry Reach, Enhances Customer Experience Arlington, VA – IDEA, the industry-owned technology company and leading provider of electrical product data, announces that Wholesale Electric Supply has chosen IDEA Connector℠ as the company’s sole source for product information and pricing data. Buyers want timely and accurate pricing and product information from distributors. Likewise,…
Read MoreGet to Know HDM Subject Matter Expert Kevin Jackson
Name: Kevin Jackson, Senior Data Architect Company: Schneider Electric Years in the electrical industry: 7 HDM Role(s): Subject Matter Expert The Harmonized Data Model (HDM) is a single data model supported by NAED and NEMA that unifies multiple product data standards in IDEA Connector to support several syndication formats. We would not be able to…
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