Posts Tagged ‘IDEA’
Van 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…
Read MoreIDEA OrdrTrak Reaches Milestone, Welcomes Legrand as 50th Manufacturer
Arlington, VA, January 31, 2025 – The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA), with the support of TradeTech Solutions, is pleased to announce that IDEA OrdrTrak, has achieved a major milestone in supply chain technology innovation as Legrand becomes the 50th manufacturer to join their industry-leading platform. This achievement highlights IDEA OrdrTrak’s emergence as a…
Read MoreIDEA Names Patrick Knight as New President to Drive Strategic Growth and Market Expansion
Arlington, VA, January 7, 2025 – The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Knight as President, effective January 6, 2025, reporting to current CEO David Oldfather. Patrick Knight joins IDEA with significant experience in driving transformative growth and operational excellence. Throughout his career, Patrick has been instrumental…
Read MoreGet to Know Larry Stern: A Collaborative Leader Committed to Industry Progress
Larry Stern, IDEA Board OfficerPresident & CEO, Standard Electric Supply In our industry, innovation often comes from the collective efforts of many people. Larry Stern, president of Standard Electric Supply Co., has served not once—but twice—on IDEA’s Board. Why? Because he wants to help move the industry forward. Championing Industry Collaboration Motivated by the rise of…
Read MoreLightsAmerica Joins IDEA Connector℠ Platform to Expand Industry Reach & Elevate Customer Experiences
New partnership adds decorative lighting fixtures and design solutions to the IDEA Connector ℠ platform. Arlington, VA, October 29, 2024 – IDEA, the industry’s leading technology provider of functional lighting and electrical product data, is excited to announce a new partnership with LightsAmerica, a top e-catalog solution for decorative lighting fixtures and design. Through this…
Read MoreEDI Roundtable Webinar
Join industry leaders as they unveil the transformative impact of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) on modern supply chains, sharing insights on optimizing operations, enhancing data accuracy, and driving innovation in the electrical distribution sector. Discover how industry leaders are leveraging the power of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to transform modern supply chains in the electrical…
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