Building a Standardized Industry Platform for Product Data

HIDA is developing a standardized, centralized system, enabling:

Manufacturers

to publish product information once

Distributors

to access current, manufacturer-verified content across partners

Everyone

to reduce manual work, reformatting, and back-and-forth corrections

The Industry

to move faster into scalable digital commerce

This sets the foundation for clean, consistent, trusted data across the channel.

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HIDA PDX Pilot Overview

Learn about program goals, participants, purpose, and expected benefits.

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Program Resources

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Manufacturer Product Data Import Template

Standardized form for collecting and organizing product attributes

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Quick Start Guide

Get instructions on adding product data, uploading the data template and digital assets, and more.

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Image Standards

Strong product images drive online sales. They make it easier for buyers to find, understand, and choose your products — reducing back-and-forth with distributors. Learn what distributors expect today and where some manufacturers still have gaps.

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Pilot Participants Include

Baxter
Dukal
Henry Schein
Medline
Midmark
PDI

Technology Partner Spotlight: Agility

Agility is the software partner supporting the HIDA PDX Program, providing tools and expertise to help implement and manage standardized product data. Their platform enables efficient data validation, uploads, and ongoing data management aligned with HIDA’s standards.

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Need Help or Have Questions?

The HIDA team is available to support members as they work through the PDX Program.
Kelley Taft

Kelley Taft
Senior Vice President, Membership
703-838-6127
[email protected]

Sarah Stensrud

Sarah Stensrud
Director, Membership
703-838-6104
[email protected]

Michael Agis

Michael Agis
HIDA PIM Consultant
[email protected]