FAQ
Below are some of the questions most commonly asked about EDATA. For information about product data and digitalisation in general, the EDA are publishing a series of white papers which may be downloaded here.
What is EDATA?
EDATA is an industry-owned data pool, containing a resource of manufacturers’ product data. Electrical wholesalers who subscribe to EDATA can export the data for use in their web sites and other digital business processes.
EDATA is an industry-owned data pool, containing a resource of manufacturers’ product data. Electrical wholesalers who subscribe to EDATA can export the data for use in their web sites and other digital business processes.
Who manages EDATA?
EDATA is an industry-led initiative managed on a not-for-profit basis by EDA Data Services, a subsidiary of the Electrical Distributors Association (EDA). Strategy and direction are governed by a Steering Group made up of representatives from the twenty-five founder companies, three of whom also sit on the EDA Data Services Ltd board of directors.
EDATA is an industry-led initiative managed on a not-for-profit basis by EDA Data Services, a subsidiary of the Electrical Distributors Association (EDA). Strategy and direction are governed by a Steering Group made up of representatives from the twenty-five founder companies, three of whom also sit on the EDA Data Services Ltd board of directors.
What data does EDATA contain?
EDATA contains product data from manufacturers of electrical and related products. It contains the three product data elements most crucial to a wholesaler setting up a digital sales channel: manufacturers’ master data (part numbers, descriptions, GTIN codes etc.); technical attributes structured in the ETIM format; digital assets (images and datasheets). Further types of data will be added subject to industry demand.
EDATA contains product data from manufacturers of electrical and related products. It contains the three product data elements most crucial to a wholesaler setting up a digital sales channel: manufacturers’ master data (part numbers, descriptions, GTIN codes etc.); technical attributes structured in the ETIM format; digital assets (images and datasheets). Further types of data will be added subject to industry demand.
How do I get my products listed?
We recognise that each manufacturer’s situation is unique and will work closely with you to design a tailored onboarding project. Participation is not confined to EDA affiliate manufacturers: others may join subject to meeting certain acceptance criteria.
We recognise that each manufacturer’s situation is unique and will work closely with you to design a tailored onboarding project. Participation is not confined to EDA affiliate manufacturers: others may join subject to meeting certain acceptance criteria.
How do I export data from EDATA?
Wholesalers may subscribe to EDATA and export data by a choice of methods including Excel and BMEcat files. EDA Data Services will work closely with each wholesaler, and/or their solution providers, to ensure a successful implementation.
Wholesalers may subscribe to EDATA and export data by a choice of methods including Excel and BMEcat files. EDA Data Services will work closely with each wholesaler, and/or their solution providers, to ensure a successful implementation.
As a solution provider, how do I integrate EDATA into my system?
EDA Data Services are keen to work with established industry solution providers (inc. PIM, web shop and ERP system providers) who wish to offer EDATA import/export as part of their portfolio. Please contact us to arrange an initial discussion.
EDA Data Services are keen to work with established industry solution providers (inc. PIM, web shop and ERP system providers) who wish to offer EDATA import/export as part of their portfolio. Please contact us to arrange an initial discussion.
