Posts Tagged ‘Manufacturers’
IDEA Partners with Salsify to Automate How Manufacturers Publish Product Data to IDEA Connector
New integration replaces manual exports and custom builds with two pre-built channels that send Salsify PIM data directly into IDEA Connector News Summary IDEA, the electrical industry’s data and technology provider, announces an integration with Salsify that lets manufacturers publish product data directly from the Salsify PIM into IDEA Connector, the industry’s platform for standardized…
Read MoreOne Account Is a Signal. The Real Opportunity Is Across the Enterprise.
Electrical manufacturers and distributors have invested heavily in systems that capture customer, product, pricing, inventory, and transaction data. The information exists, but sales teams often struggle to turn it into a clear answer to a practical question: What should I do next?
Read MoreON-DEMAND WEBINAR – Beyond AI: Building a More Connected Electrical Supply Chain
In this webinar, leaders from NAED, Pull Logic, and IDEA explore the next evolution of digital transformation: connecting trading partners across the electrical channel.
Read MoreFeatured in Supply House Times: The Distributor Sales Role Is Changing
Mark McGready, IDEA’s Director of Data Analytics, was featured in Supply House Times this month with a take on where the distributor sales role is heading. If you manage a sales team or are thinking about how distribution is evolving, this one is for you. Where the opportunity is hiding Most distributor revenue is habitual.…
Read MoreThe eBiz 2026 Conference Keynote Will Make You Uncomfortable. That’s the Point.
When the world changes faster than your strategy, doubling down on what worked before isn’t stability. It’s a slow way to fall behind. Shawn Kanungo, disruption strategist and bestselling author, opens eBiz 2026 with specific, actionable techniques for staying relevant when relevance is a moving target. You’ll leave with a fresh perspective and practical tools…
Read MoreCase Study: How Legrand Made Product Data a Competitive Advantage with IDEA Pro Data Services
Building the Right Data Foundation for Measurable Results KEY TAKEAWAY IDEA and Legrand’s strategic collaboration transformed product data quality into a competitive advantage for Legrand’s North & Central America region. By investing in the right people, systems, and governance, Legrand significantly increased the number of data fields syndicated through IDEA Connector, accelerated its MDM implementation,…
Read MoreAn eBiz keynote worth rethinking your strategy for, Legrand’s data turnaround, and meet the new ProjectNexus lead: Tech 360 Newsletter June 2026
It was a big week for the electrical channel. NAED, IDEA, and Pull Logic announced ProjectNexus, the first industry-owned supply chain visibility solution for the electrical channel, at NAED National. Also in this issue:
Read MoreNAED Selects IDEA and Pull Logic Joint Venture to Develop Industry-Owned ‘Where’s My Stuff?’ Supply-Chain Visibility Solution
St. Louis, MO — [May 13, 2026] — The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), through its Digital Center of Excellence, announced that its Board has authorized a co-investment arrangement with the Industry Data Exchange Association (IDEA) and Pull Logic to build the first of its kind, industry-owned, ‘Where’s My Stuff?’ middleware solution. The initiative…
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Stay ahead in electrical industry with the IDEA Tech360 Newsletter – expert insights on data solutions, digital transformation, automation, and industry trends.
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Stay ahead in electrical industry with the IDEA Tech360 Newsletter – expert insights on data solutions, digital transformation, automation, and industry trends.
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