This Week in IDEA | July 18, 2007
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Contents
- New IDEA Customer: Clower Electric Supply, Inc.
- New IRD/CERICOMX® Customers
- Gillani, Inc.: Sponsor of Electro E-Biz Forum 2007
- Electro E-Biz Keynote Spotlight: Find out How the Changing Economy will Affect your Business
- A New Blog Created to Improve Information Flow and Profitability throughout the Electrical Industry
- Did You Know? IDW Hot Fact
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New IDEA Customer: Clower Electric Supply, Inc.
Clower Electric Supply, a distributor from Mobile, AL, became an IDEA customer on July 16, 2007. Clower ES specializes in wholesale electrical equipment and supplies. They will be relying on the Industry Data Warehouse (IDW) for their suppliers’ product and pricing information, taking advantage of the cost saving features and reliability of the Industry Data Exchange (IDX2) and the low prices of the IDEA eCredit (IeC) Focus Reports. Clower ES is a proud member of IMARK. They can be reached at (251) 471-6176. Welcome Aboard!
New IRD/CERICOMX® Customers
IDEA, a 1SYNC Data Pool On-Board Solution (OBS) partner, implements suppliers that subscribe to the 1SYNC data pool using IDEA's IRD CERICOMX application. IDEA was recently assigned the following three suppliers:
- Iovate Health Sciences, Inc
- Factory Direct Tires
- Behlen Country
These companies will be trained to use IRD CERICOMX®, an IDEA branded product for supporting and uploading supplier product information into the GS1 Registry® and GDSN via the 1SYNC Data Pool.
If you would like to learn more about the CERICOMX® product, please contact John Etrie, IDEA IRD Product Manager, at (703) 562-4624; or Isabel DuPont, IRD Sales Manager, at (847)720-4106.
Gillani, Inc.: Sponsor of Electro E-Biz Forum 2007
The Electro E-Biz Forum 2007 Committee would like to thank Gillani, Inc. for their Bronze Level Sponsorship.
Gillani specializes in supply chain management applications that facilitate the collaborative and coordinated execution of the order capture and fulfillment process. They are a provider of order fulfillment, distribution management and financial accounting solutions. Find out more at the Gillani Website.
Electro E-Biz Keynote Spotlight: Find out How the Changing Economy will Affect your Business
When: September 18-20, 2007
Where: Vancouver
Venue: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel
Who should attend?: Executives, Sales & Marketing staff, eCommerce Managers
The electrical industry has felt the effects of a slowing economy in 2007. Looking ahead, Dr. Leavens will provide an economic outlook for key end markets that drive electrical equipment sales as well as an outlook for the U.S. economy overall.
Donald R. Leavens, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association's Vice President and Chief Economist, holds a Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University, an M.A. in Economics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Virginia. At NEMA, he specializes in the economics of the electrical manufacturing industry, providing analysis and forecasts of the economic forces affecting the industry. He has provided the economic outlook for the electrical manufacturing industry at numerous business meetings, and he has also written articles on public choice and public finance economics that have appeared in academic journals and books. In addition, he has served as a member of the Governor of Virginia's Advisory Board of Economists.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear his expert insights into the U.S. economy and what it means for you. Check out the complete agenda and register for the Electro E-Biz Forum today!
A New Blog Created to Improve Information Flow and Profitability throughout the Electrical Industry
Channel Marketing Group and Allen Ray Associates recently teamed up to create the online forum, ElectricalTrends, to discuss the most recent industry news and hot topics.
The goal of ElectricalTrends is to provide strategic ideas for consideration as well as industry insight to current topics. The forum will also share input on current news heard throughout the industry and the opportunities and challenges that are out there.
Channel Marketing Group and Allen Ray Associates have close to 50 years of experience with expertise in strategic business direction, marketing, operations and systems, and pricing strategies. They will use their background and their network of industry contacts to keep the conversation timely and relevant.
Visit the ElectricalTrends Forum to read the latest posting and to sign up for email notifications. If you would like to confidentiality share information to initiate conversation or become a commentator on ElectricalTrends, email them at electricaltrends@channelmkt.com
About the Publishers:
Channel Marketing Group develops strategic growth plans and marketing strategies for manufacturers and distributors. From obtaining the voice of the customer to market research; developing annual marketing plans to design incentive strategies; from brand strategies to developing market share strategies, Channel Marketing Group can help you achieve your growth initiatives.
Allen Ray Associates helps companies improve profitability through effective pricing strategies and streamlining business processes through effective eBusiness utilization.
Did You Know? IDW Hot Fact
IDW customers have access to a bulletin board where they can discuss IDW-related topics. In addition to discussion topics, you can also find meeting times, agenda and notes on past and upcoming IDW User Group meetings. To register, simply go to www.idea-esolutions.com/forums. If you have any questions about the discussion board please contact Marcy Rogers at (703) 562-4618.
