Posts Tagged ‘IDEA’
Live Webinar: Turning Analytics Into Actionable Sales Intelligence
Traditional analytics can overwhelm sales and management teams with charts and dashboards, when what they really need is clarity. Enter Data Whispers – a revolutionary tool that translates complex customer data into clear, prioritized talking points. It analyzes sales, pricing, operations, and trends to create customized account playbooks and delivers insights in plain language –…
Read MoreGraybar’s Danna Stone Is Shaping the Future on the IDEA Board
Since joining the IDEA Board in 2024, Danna Stone of Graybar has been championing development of new tools for faster knowledge transfer.
Read MoreAnalytics Your Team Will Actually Use: Data Whispers
Data analytics is great in theory, but few sales teams want to sift through charts and tables. Data Whispers is changing that.
Read MoreIDEA Launches “Data Whispers” to Transform How Electrical Industry Manufacturers and Distributors Interact with Business Intelligence
ARLINGTON, VA — May 22, 2025 — Today, IDEA announced the launch of Data Whispers, a groundbreaking solution that delivers actionable customer insights directly to electrical industry professionals—both manufacturers and distributors—at the moment they need it most. In an industry where time is money and customer relationships are paramount, Data Whispers transforms complex data analytics…
Read MoreDelivering on Customer Needs: Why Mary Derrick Leads with Data
Mary Derrick, IDEA Board OfficerVice President of Power Products, Schneider Electric Product data isn’t just technical details and specs—it’s the foundation of a better customer experience. That’s how Mary Derrick, Vice President of Power Products at Schneider Electric and IDEA Board member, sees it. “To meet customer needs, we need the right data in the…
Read MoreIDEA Expands X-Check℠ Cross-Reference Solution to Manufacturers, Offering Seamless ERP and eCommerce Integration
Industry-leading toolset gives manufacturers powerful capabilities to convert competitive inquiries into sales ARLINGTON, VA – April 15, 2025 – IDEA, the Industry Data Exchange Association, today announced the launch of IDEA X-Check℠ for Manufacturers, extending its renowned cross-reference toolset beyond distributors to address the unique needs of manufacturers. This strategic expansion delivers a dual-purpose solution:…
Read MoreVan Meter’s Chief Information Officer Martina Schubert Joins IDEA Board of Directors
Arlington, VA, April 10, 2025 – The Industry Data Exchange Association (IDEA) today announced the appointment of Martina Schubert, Chief Information Officer at Van Meter Inc., to its Board of Directors. “IDEA is an innovative leader in our industry when it comes to using technology and data to advance how we do business,” said Patrick…
Read MoreFive Keys to Thriving in a Digital Economy: Elevate Your Distribution Business Through Digital Innovation
Five Keys to Thriving in a Digital Economy: Elevate Your Distribution Business Through Digital Innovation Distributors today must balance inventory management, supplier relationships, and customer expectations in an increasingly digital marketplace. This webinar, led by Mike Wentz, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at IDEA, delivers five essential strategies that empower distributors to transform challenges…
Read MoreFive Keys to Thriving in a Digital Economy: Transform Your Manufacturing Operations Through Digital Excellence
Five Keys to Thriving in a Digital Economy: Transform Your Manufacturing Operations Through Digital Excellence In today’s competitive landscape, manufacturers face unique challenges in streamlining operations, managing complex product data, and maintaining efficient communication with distributors and end-users. This webinar, presented by Mike Wentz, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at IDEA, reveals five proven…
Read MoreGet to Know Bill Waltz: The Importance of Growth, Governance, and Giving Back to the Industry
Bill Waltz, IDEA Board OfficerPresident & CEO, Atkore Inc. For Bill Waltz, giving back to the industry isn’t just a responsibility—it’s a way to shape its future. As the President and CEO of Atkore, a market leader in electrical products, Waltz has led his company through significant growth. As a member of IDEA’s Board, he’s…
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