Posts Tagged ‘IDEA Exchange’
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI): More Than Purchase Orders and Invoices
Efficiency starts with EDI. Learn how Electronic Data Interchange can help automate manual processes beyond purchase orders and invoices.
Read MoreEDI Best Practices Guide
Manufacturers’ product and pricing information is critical in the buying process. To help you—IDEA Connector manufacturers—be more competitive, we’re sharing best practices for product data management. Use this guide to help you:
Read MoreEDI Migration Best Practices Guide
Transitioning your EDI to a new service provider is a strategic decision that offers your company competitive agility, ensuring your systems grow with your business needs. With the right planning and an expert team familiar with the intricacies of EDI systems, the migration can be as straightforward as upgrading your business software. Use this guide to help you:
Read MoreBest Practices Guides: Your Toolbox for Making Strategic Decisions, Being More Competitive, and Improving Relationships with Your Partners
IDEA is the industry-endorsed technology solutions provider. We know the challenges of companies large and small, because we were created for the industry by the industry. Since the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) established IDEA in 1998, we’ve been servicing distributors and manufacturers with product data syndication and…
Read MoreSupporting 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 MoreCase Study: Wayne Pipe’s Journey with EDI Managed Services
Wayne Pipe & Supply, Inc., a leader in plumbing and industrial supplies in Northeast Indiana, transitions to IDEA Exchange EDI Managed Services, enhancing efficiency and reliability in their mission-critical B2B communications. A Legacy of Innovation Founded in 1896, Wayne Pipe and Supply has established itself as a key player in the plumbing, heating, and industrial…
Read MoreCase Study: Atkore Navigates EDI System Transition with Precision
Leading electrical solutions provider, Atkore Inc., transitions to IDEA Exchange’s EDI Value-Added Network (VAN) platform, supporting the industry, achieving savings, and amplifying efficiency and reliability in critical B2B communications. Building Better Together Atkore Inc. is a leading manufacturer of electrical products for commercial, industrial, data center, telecommunications, and solar applications. With 5,600 employees and $3.5B…
Read MoreIDEA Announces Strategic Partnership with Canals to Revolutionize Order Entry Automation
New partnership aims to redefine order entry automation, setting new benchmarks for efficiency and accuracy. Arlington, VA – January 31, 2024 – IDEA, the industry-owned technology company, and a leading provider of electrical product data, announces a groundbreaking partnership with Canals, an AI-based order entry automation tool. This collaboration is poised to usher in a…
Read MoreHVAC Manufacturer Glasfloss Industries Saved $500K with the Right EDI Solution
Massive integration costs prevented Glasfloss Industries from reaping the benefits of EDI until finding IDEA Exchange. Now, with improved order efficiency and fewer errors through automation and tailored support from IDEA Exchange Managed Services, Glasfloss is seeing a substantial return on investment.
Read MoreColonial Electric Supply Joins Growing List of IDEA Exchange℠ Managed Services Customers Streamlining EDI Processes
Leading Distributor Overcomes EDI Staffing Challenges with IDEA’s Expert Team Arlington, VA — Colonial Electric Supply has partnered with IDEA Exchange℠ Managed Services, a leading provider of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and digital integration for distributors and manufacturers. By leveraging IDEA Exchange Managed Services, Colonial Electric Supply aims to streamline its EDI processes, enhance efficiency,…
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