Thomas Industrial Network Shares Innovative Ways to Bridge the Gap Between Manufacturers to Deliver Product Data to Distributors
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The Power Transmission Distributors' Association Industry Summit
October 18-20th in Dallas, Texas is the Place to Learn How
Dallas, TX - To succeed and grow, global manufacturers and large distributors need to make their detailed product data available everywhere: within their organizations, to their websites, and directly to their customers. But for manufacturers, being able to provide their distributors with this information in the exact format they require, such as .PPIF (Product and Price Information Format) files, is a constant challenge. As a result, manufacturers incorrectly assume that distributors are representing all of their products.
During the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) Summit, Michael Sprague, Director of Thomas Industrial Network's Enterprise Solutions Group, will discuss the company's Data Syndication service. The service enables manufacturers to share product data (i.e., attributes, pricing, part numbers and assets) as well as downloadable 2D/3D CAD models and sales drawings. This increases their efficiency while opening new sales opportunities.
When and Where
Thomas' Enterprise Solutions Group team will showcase this information at the PTDA Industry Summit in Dallas, TX from October 18-20th.
During the Manufacturer-Distributor Idea Exchange (MD-IDEX) on Saturday, October 20th Michael Sprague will host visitors one-on-one at their table so they can learn how to align their product information to the needs of their distributor partners. Those attending the conference can also stop by the Thomas Industrial Network booth, number 400.
The PTDA Summit will take place at the Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion, 300 Reunion Boulevard, Dallas.
To Learn More
Visit www.ptda.org/industrysummit/ for more on the event. To learn more about Thomas' Digital Distributor Data Syndication service, contact Michael Sprague at msprague@thomasnet.com or see www.thomasenterprisesolutions.com.
About Thomas Industrial Network®
Thomas is an information and technology company. For over a century we've led the way in connecting manufacturing and industrial buyers and sellers.
Buyers worldwide including engineers, purchasing agents, facilities managers and more, rely on ThomasNet.com for product sourcing and supplier discovery. This free online platform combines semantic product search technology with information rich company profiles enabling educated supplier selection.
For suppliers (manufacturers, distributors and service providers) we provide strategic website development, tools and technology to help them better manage and share product and service data internally and externally. Thomas' suite of Enterprise Solutions enables companies to effectively manage digital product data for syndication across a variety of enterprise-wide systems and sales channels to meet their strategic business needs. The Navigator Platform is Thomas' innovative technology through which we help our clients manage their information.
The Platform enables CAD publishing, online catalogs, and syndication of detailed product data to channel partners. We offer Custom SPEC for the unique needs of custom manufacturers. Through our Digital Media Group we help companies build brand awareness and generate leads with our social media, email marketing and SEO programs. Learn more at www.thomasenterprisesolutions.com.
