NAED
The National Association of Electrical Distributors is a trade association for the electrical equipment distribution industry, based in St. Louis, Missouri. According to its website, NAED offers a number of benefits to members, including access to education and new research, industry information, networking with other members of the industry, new employee recruitment, expanded relationships with partners, programs for financial analysis & member savings, governmental support, programs for leadership development, more opportunities for involvement, and access to the standards that define the industry. In addition to creating a network for electrical distributors and resellers, NAED partners with marketing groups and technology organizations around the country, staying abreast of the newest advances in e-commerce and electronics. One of the NAED’s partners is Building Information Modeling, a tool for 3D real-time building modeling during design and construction. It is also a partner with the Commerce Bank and offers advanced processing solutions as part of its Credit Card Acceptance Program. These include electronic check processing, e-commerce, wireless mobile, and a variety of reporting options. Other NAED partners include ConsensusDOCS, Energy Star, the Fleet Gasoline Purchasing Program, IDEA E-Commerce solutions, and the NEC (National Electrical Code) Code Book.You can use NAEDTechnologyInformer.com (NAEDTI) to stay informed about what technologies are driving modern businesses, and to understand how an organization like the NAED keeps its members connected across the country. NAEDTI browses technology industry news outlets (including CNET and the New York Times Technology pages) to look for breaking news that could change the way companies and organizations network and do business. You don’t have to be involved with the electrical distribution industry to benefit from NAEDTI’s keen eye.