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The Preferred Provider Directory was designed to give NAED distributor and manufacturer members quick and easy access to the broad range of technology products and services they need in order to succeed in today’s highly digitized and competitive market.

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Preferred Providers pay NAED an application and maintenance fee and are only selected if they meet the Preferred Provider Program criteria. NAED MAKES NO AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY, REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE VENDOR(S), THEIR PRODUCT(S) AND/OR SERVICE(S) AND/OR ANY OTHER SERVICE PROVIDED BY NAED HEREIN. Additionally, the providers listed are subject to change without notice and are not guaranteed to remain as Preferred Providers.

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PPD_Bus-Intel_100x100Business Intelligence (BI)

Refers to the procedural and technical infrastructure that collects, stores, and analyzes data related to a business.

 

PPD_Building-Info-Integration-2_100x100Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Ensures information is created in a suitable format to allow informed decisions throughout the design construction and operation of built assets.

(Seeking Recommendations)

 

PPD_Consulting_100x100Consulting

An organization outside of the company hired to evaluate company practices, processes, or systems to offer recommendations for improvement.

 

PPD_CPMM_100x100Construction Project & Materials Management (CPMM) or Construction Management Services (CMS)

A workflow management solution that supports a construction project with better visibility, including material planning, inventory, order tracking, stock, and deliveries.

(Seeking Recommendations)

 

PPD_CRM_100x100Customer Relationship Management

A process and/or system a business administers to record customer interactions and provide analysis with the collected data.

(Seeking Recommendations)

 

PPD_PaaS-DaaS_100x100Data as a Service (DaaS)

A service in which companies collect and provide continuous improvement data to clients or customers; cloud-based software tools used for working with data.

 

PPD_Data-Enablement_100x100Data Enablement

Systems, platforms, or processes to integrate and optimize data to support a variety of business operations and services.

 

PPD_Digital-Integrator_100x100Digital Integration/Transformation

Combines data residing on different sources to provide a unified view.

 

PPD_eCommerce_100x100eCommerce

Buying and selling of goods over the internet.

 

PPD_ERP_100x100Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Real-time integrated management of main business processes mediated by software and technology.

 

PPD_Finance_100x100Finance

A business function focused on the management of cash, expenses, profitability, and compliance.

 

PPD_Fleet-Mgmt_100x100Fleet Management

A business function focused on commercial vehicles to help ensure they are running on time, safely, efficiently, and within budget.

(Seeking Recommendations)

 

PPD_Governance_100x100Governance

A set of processes, guidelines, or milestones to ensure that information is accurate, adheres to standards, and follows protocols. Pertains to any number of business functions such as project management, data governance, etc.

 

PPD_Insurance_100x100Insurance

A means to protect from loss.

(Seeking Recommendations)

 

PPD_IoT-Design-Support_100x100Internet of Things (IoT)

Physical objects with sensors, processing ability, software ad other technologies that connect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the internet. Data streams and analysis from IoT products can be incorporated into services such as DaaS or PaaS.

(Seeking Recommendations)

 

PPD_LMS_100x100Learning Management System (LMS)

A software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, automation, and delivery of educational and training courses.

(Seeking Recommendations) 

PPD_Marketing_100x100Marketing

The action of promoting a business, services, or products.

 

PPD_PaaS-DaaS_100x100Product as a Service (PaaS)

A combination of products that are accompanied by services, and may include ongoing interactions with customers, exchange of products on a regular basis, or renewable subscriptions.

 

PPD_Product-Content_100x100Product Content
(Product Data)

Product details and imagery to describe its offerings, including name, dimensions, and other attributes.

 

PPD_Product-Info-Mgmt_100x100Product Information Management (PIM)

A set of processes used to evaluate, identify, store, manage, and distribute product data or information.

 

PPD_Project-Mgmt_100x100Project Management

Applications or workflows to meet specific objectives according to the scope of the project.

 

PPD_Sales-Team_100x100Sales Team

The employees responsible for bringing in revenue by selling products and services.

 

PPD_Supply-Chain-Mgmt_100x100Supply Chain Management

The coordination of activities related to the production and flow of goods or services (such as sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or shipping).

 

PPD_Talent-Mgmt_100x100Talent Development, Management, and Retention

The strategies that are designed to attract, develop, retain and use employees with the necessary skills and aptitude to meet a business’ current and future needs.

 

 

 

PPD_Vendor-Managed-Inventory_100x100Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI)

When a supplier of goods, usually the manufacturer, is responsible for optimizing the inventory held by a distributor.

(Seeking Recommendations)

 

PPD_Warehouse-Mgmt_100x100Warehouse Management

The activities and systems involved in running the operations of a warehouse or distribution center (includes 3PL, inventory management, materials management, fulfillment, automation, and safety).

(Seeking Recommendations)

 

 

 

 

To view the full NAED Member Directory, click here.

To learn more about the Preferred Provider Program and the option to be listed in the Preferred Provider directory, please contact NAED Member Recruitment & Engagement Manager, Gail Reynoso.