Get to Know Marie-Hélène St-Jean

Name: Marie-Hélène St-Jean, Product Line Coordinator / Data Integrity Company: ABB Inc. Years in the electrical industry: 7 years 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 accomplish our…

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Get to Know HDM Subject Matter Expert Scott Davis

Scott Davis Kirby Risk

Name: Scott Davis, Product Content Manager Company: Kirby Risk Electrical Supply HDM Role(s): Subject Matter Expert and HDM Advisory Council member 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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IDEA and SPARXiQ Announce Partnership to Accelerate Electrical Industry Channel Performance

Arlington, VA — The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA), the industry-owned technology company and leading provider of electrical product data, announces a partnership with SPARXiQ, an industrial technology company, to provide a broad range of solutions to increase channel efficiency in order processing and fulfillment cycles. From product manufacturing to distribution and on through…

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IDEA Names Crissty Carrington as Director of Business Development for IDEA Connector

Industry Veteran and Former Customer Brings Customer-centric Perspective Arlington, VA — IDEA, the industry-owned technology company and leading provider of electrical product data, has appointed Crissty Carrington as Director of Business Development for IDEA Connector. In her new role, Carrington will focus on growth and new customer acquisition, adding to IDEA’s deep electrical industry expertise.…

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A Big Thank You!

IDEA has created a platform that allows different manufacturers and distributors to collaborate. Since everyone has a different point of view, the ability to discuss and learn from each other is a great benefit for everyone. We would not be able to accomplish our goals without our SME’s (Subject Matter Expert) guidance and support. We…

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The What, Why and How of Automation of Rebate Data Between Trading Partners

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Understanding how this data is captured, managed, analyzed and used across the supply chain Data automation ensures you have the right data in the right form, right time and right place in your supply chain to drive business outcomes, increase revenue growth, and make trading partnerships more cohesive. Operational inefficiencies—siloed, manual technology platforms, a lack…

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IDEA and TradeTech Announce Partnership to Deliver Real-Time Order Tracking

Arlington, VA—The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA), the industry-owned technology company and leading provider of electrical product data, announces that it has entered into a marketing partnership with software company, TradeTech Solutions, to introduce a new centralized industry portal that will provide real-time order tracking information to authorized distributors and manufacturer’s reps. Currently, accessing…

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ABB Electrification Enriches Product Content in IDEA Connector

New IDEA Case Study Shares How Manufacturer Syndicates Improved Product Data for Thousands of SKUs to Authorized Distributors Arlington, VA—The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA) recognizes ABB Electrification, a global manufacturer of electrical distribution and management products, for enriching product content in thousands of SKUs in IDEA Connector. 89% of buyers say they made…

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