What Contractors Really Need: A Straight-Talk Perspective

How Accurate Information Fuels Efficiency in Construction By Jim Johnson, President & CEO, NEMRA Recently, I shared about what contractors really need to stay on track at eBiz 2023. In an industry where deadlines are fixed, let’s dive into why getting accurate, real-time information from the start is vital for the success of construction projects—and…

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Erase Inefficiency with End-to-End Connected Supply Chains

Panelists: Satya Sanivarapu, Technology Director, Digital Supply Chains, NAED | Erika TenEyck, Director of Business Intelligence Programs, NAED | Don Leavens, Chief Economist and SVP of Business Intelligence, NEMA | Jim Johnson, President and CEO, NEMRA | Carol McGlogan, President & CEO, EFC | Denise Keating, VP of Customer Success, IDEA. Moderated by Scott Costa,…

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eBiz 2023 Keynotes: Xbox Visionary Robbie Bach and Contractor Expert Josh Bone

Hear How Robbie Bach Saved Microsoft’s Xbox from Disaster and Catapulted to Legendary Success In today’s dynamic environment, digital collaboration is crucial for success. The keynotes at eBiz 2023 are innovative and inspiring. You don’t want to miss them! Tuesday 9/19 Keynote Thinking Outside the Xbox: New Approaches to Strategy, Creativity, and Leadership Robbie Bach,…

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eBiz 2023 Panels Bring the Industry Together to Discuss Connected Supply Chains and Contractor Marketplaces

eBiz 2023 to Feature Panelists from NAED, NEMA, NECA, NEMRA, EFC, and IDEA eBiz 2023, September 18-20 in Nashville, is the only gathering of electrical industry supply chain leaders dedicated to harnessing the power of data to streamline operations and accelerate eBusiness growth.  Industry Panel Discussion: Erase Inefficiency with End-to-End Connected Supply Chains NAED, NEMA,…

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Registration is now open for eBiz 2023!

Register before August 16th and save $200. For the second consecutive year, NAED and IDEA are co-presenting the conference to give attendees a competitive edge. From our combined expertise, you’ll learn practical ways to improve product data syndication and digital automation processes to ultimately position your company for long-term digital growth. Event Details What 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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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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