About IDEA
Compete at a higher level with the eCommerce experts.
Manufacturers, distributors, and others in the supply network are at a critical turning point. With global competition increasing, the need to adopt electronic processes to replace paper-based manual processes—and the inaccuracies and inefficiencies they create—is paramount.
It's all about accessible, accurate data. And IDEA sets the standard.
Founded in 1998, IDEA is the only standard-setting organization offering a full range of eCommerce products and services designed to drive supply network efficiencies, reduce costs, slash cycle times, and ensure standardized, timely, and accurate data. Based on our proven track record with hundreds of global businesses, here are the types of results you can expect from our eCommerce products and services:
- Industry Data Exchange (IDX), our centralized and standardized document exchange solution, serves all industries and delivers 30% to 40% communications cost savings over alternate service offerings. In fact, some customers report savings of as much as 90%.
- Industry Data Warehouse (IDW), our product and pricing database, originally developed for the electrical industry, delivers an average of $73,000-$97,000 in savings for every $10,000,000 in sales.
- Industry Retail Database (IRD) powered by CERICOMX®, our product and pricing database for the retail industry, saves suppliers 33% to 40% over alternative solutions.
We never forget we're doing this for you.
IDEA's passions for flawless data and innovative solutions are matched only by our commitment to responsive service and attentive support. No matter how large our company gets, no matter how broad our client base, you can easily access our product experts and others within our organization. We wouldn't have it any other way. The more we know about your needs, the better able we are to serve you.
