UnitechEDI Support - ISBN13
ISBN13 and Waldenbooks 9/22/06
We
have recently asked you to update your EDI software to install upgrades that
will enable your system for Walden's migration to EDI version 4010 and their
upcoming ISBN13 rollout. Walden has started using ISBN13 item identifiers
with some items. They are transmitting both ISBN10 and ISBN13 with those trading
partners they have migrated.
What
this means for UnitechEDI clients
UnitechEDI worked with Walden to ensure that your EDI software will trade
ISBN10 and ISBN13 item identifiers when they make the switch with you. You
do not need to do anything else to your EDI system. You will be contacted
by Walden when they are ready to start transmitting both item identifiers.
How
the software works
When Walden sends you the first PO in the new format, the incoming PO file
will set a flag in the software identifying them as an ISBN13 trading partner.
Your subsequent outbound documents will be converted to ISBN13 formatted items
even if you are still using ISBN10 internally. Walden EDI group is aware of
this setup, and will make the switch on their end when they are sending the
first ISBN13 PO.