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FAQS: GTIN-14 Conversion - Kroger EDI

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Do I need to change my U.P.C. barcode symbol on consumer products?No, since a 12-digit U.P.C. is a <strong>GTIN</strong>, the only change for you is the way you provide your numberinginformation on your vendor forms to <strong>Kroger</strong> for use in databases.The <strong>GTIN</strong>-<strong>14</strong> conversion does not affect labeling for retail items.Do <strong>GTIN</strong>s replace the U.P.C.?No, the U.P.C. is the data carrier that encodes a 12-digit <strong>GTIN</strong>. The U.P.C. does not go away; companiesthat place a U.P.C. on products now should continue to do so.Is a unique <strong>GTIN</strong>-<strong>14</strong> required for every level of packaging?Yes. There should be a unique <strong>GTIN</strong> identifying the single unit, an inner, multi-pack, and a case.If a change is made to the product does the <strong>GTIN</strong> need to change?A separate, unique <strong>GTIN</strong> is required whenever any of the pre-defined characteristics of a trade itemchange. The guiding principle is if the consumer is expected to distinguish a new trade item from an oldtrade item and purchase accordingly, a new <strong>GTIN</strong> should be assigned to the new trade item (productpackage and shelf edge label declarations should appear the same to the consumer).3 of 9


When do I need to publish to <strong>Kroger</strong> via GDSN?While <strong>Kroger</strong> strongly recommends that our vendors implement GDSN, this is not a dependency to convertyour case U.P.C.s to <strong>GTIN</strong>s. As part of this initiative, we ask that you publish to <strong>Kroger</strong> a minimum of 10business days prior to your conversion date. The conversion date will be communicated to you from1SYNC as part of this initiative. To exchange data via GDSN, you will need to subscribe to a GDSNcertifieddata pool and register and test as soon as possible.How do I publish to <strong>Kroger</strong>?The following are the steps to publish to <strong>Kroger</strong>.1. <strong>Kroger</strong> will create a subscription at the TM (US) level2. Load all item levels in your packaging configuration (hierarchy) – Each, Case & Pallet3. Publish items to <strong>Kroger</strong>• Production GLN 0011110000019• Publish as Initial Load, New and send ongoing changes/updates4. <strong>Kroger</strong> will not send Catalogue Item Confirmations (CIC‟s) back to suppliersI have received a notification from 1SYNC about a <strong>GTIN</strong> and <strong>EDI</strong> 5010 conversion. Is therea timeline on it?Please contact 1SYNC for updates on the timeline for the conversion.1SYNC at +1 866.280.4013 or customerservice@1SYNC.orgCan we complete the <strong>EDI</strong> 5010 conversion before going through the <strong>GTIN</strong> conversion?Yes. In fact it is recommended to schedule the <strong>EDI</strong> version upgrade from 4010 to 5010 ahead of time. Thiswill help in making the item <strong>GTIN</strong> conversion seamless. To schedule your <strong>EDI</strong> version upgrade, pleasecontact <strong>Kroger</strong> <strong>EDI</strong> (edi@kroger.com). The advantage in moving to <strong>EDI</strong> version 5010 is there will be aflexibility of exchanging either U.P.C.‟s or <strong>GTIN</strong>‟s for your items (which is not possible with version 4010 in<strong>Kroger</strong>‟s system)However please note: If the 5010 <strong>EDI</strong> version upgrade is NOT done prior to the item <strong>GTIN</strong> conversion, the5010 <strong>EDI</strong> version upgrade MUST be done on the same day as the item <strong>GTIN</strong> conversion.NOTE: It is very important that once the entire <strong>GTIN</strong> conversion process has been completed, you need tobe exchanging all <strong>EDI</strong> transactions in version 5010 only.If we convert to 5010 prior to the <strong>GTIN</strong> conversion, will this affect the way we send data?Especially because we will be using case U.P.C.’s until our item <strong>GTIN</strong> conversion happensYes. Please note that on October 5, 2010, we expanded our 5010 specifications to be able to exchangedata using either U.P.C.‟s or <strong>GTIN</strong>‟s. So, you can continue to send us case U.P.C.‟s until your item <strong>GTIN</strong>conversion happens even in <strong>EDI</strong> version 5010.5 of 9


What changes will happen with the <strong>EDI</strong> version upgrade to 5010?Once you convert your <strong>EDI</strong> Partner ISA ID‟s (<strong>EDI</strong> communication ID) to 5010, you will be able to exchangedata which can contain either a case U.P.C. or a <strong>GTIN</strong> value. This means that if you convert all your <strong>EDI</strong>Partner ISA ID‟s to 5010 ahead of a scheduled item <strong>GTIN</strong> conversion, you will still be able to exchangedata in case U.P.C.‟s until your item <strong>GTIN</strong> conversion occurs. Once your items have been converted to<strong>GTIN</strong>‟s in <strong>Kroger</strong>‟s system/systems, your data will contain <strong>GTIN</strong>‟s without any intervention/modification from<strong>Kroger</strong> <strong>EDI</strong>.It is very important for you to note, this is not a switch of <strong>EDI</strong> standards with <strong>Kroger</strong>. If you are using X12standards in version 4010, you must continue to exchange data in X12 standards in 5010 standards. Youcan NOT change standardsWill there be any changes in the way I receive data once I convert from <strong>EDI</strong> version 4010 to5010?Please review our 5010 specifications (implementation guides) listed on our <strong>EDI</strong> website: 5010 Maps forthe differences.How do I proceed with testing once I complete the <strong>EDI</strong> 5010 conversion in my system?Please note, you cannot switch to version 5010 without coordinating this with <strong>Kroger</strong> <strong>EDI</strong>. This will lead todata issues.<strong>Kroger</strong> <strong>EDI</strong> does not test for version upgrades. However, we strongly recommend that you closely monitoryour <strong>EDI</strong> data and specially the <strong>EDI</strong> Functional Acknowledgements (997) and Application Advices (824) soyou will be able to identify any issues in your data sent to <strong>Kroger</strong> a.s.a.p. Also, <strong>Kroger</strong> <strong>EDI</strong> will monitor yourdata closely and notify you if we find any deviations from our mapsWe are already using <strong>EDI</strong> version 5010 with <strong>Kroger</strong>. Does the item <strong>GTIN</strong> conversion stillapply for me?Yes. Partners/Vendors who are already on <strong>EDI</strong> version 5010 will still need to go through the <strong>GTIN</strong>conversion process with <strong>Kroger</strong>. 1SYNC will be contacting you with your <strong>GTIN</strong> conversion date.I am not sure what my <strong>EDI</strong> ISA ID is/are. How do I find this information? Is it mandatory forme to provide my <strong>EDI</strong> ISA ID information to complete this process?OrI get my orders in email and I am not sure what my ISA ID is.If all your <strong>EDI</strong> is conducted within your company, please contact your <strong>EDI</strong> Team for your ISA ID‟s. If youuse a 3 rd Party <strong>EDI</strong> Provider, please provide us with the “Name of the 3rd Party <strong>EDI</strong> Provider. If a “FoodBroker” is representing your business, please provide us with the “Name” of the Food Broker. If you use anexternal CRM/VMI provider, please provide the “Name” of the VMI Provider (ex: IBM). <strong>Kroger</strong> has alreadyconverted most Food Brokers to version 5010 and is in the process of working with major 3 rd Party <strong>EDI</strong>providers to convert all their <strong>Kroger</strong> Customers to version 5010. Please note: <strong>Kroger</strong> has a spreadsheetposted on our web site of <strong>EDI</strong> 3rd Party Software providers we are working with. Also, this list of 3rd PartyProviders is not a complete/exhaustive list.http://edi.kroger.com/alerts_pdfs/List%20of%203rd%20Party%20Providers.xls6 of 9


Die Kurve vor 10 JahrenAuch im zweiten Teil der Kurvenrückschau geht’swieder zehn Jahre zurück, diesmal werfen wireinen Blick auf die Geschehnisse der Saison00/01. Frischen Wind brachten im Oktober 2000neue Leute aus dem Umfeld der Natural BornLosers. Zwei Monate zuvor wurde beim 1. Liga-Spiel gegen Malcantone Agno unsere erste FCK-Zaunfahne eingeweiht. Zu verdanken hatten wirsie Roman „Römi“ Oehler, dem damaligen KALT-Sänger. Das letzte, was man von Roman sah, warein Hochzeitsfoto mit einer überdimensioniertenKrankenschwester, der Punkrock war gestorben.Die erste Ausgabe vom „Grenzstadt-Mythos“erschien im Januar 2001, praktisch ausschliesslichmit Spielberichten, oder besser Kurvenberichten.Aus der Feder von Angelo Fedi entsprang die Ideezum Lied „Fussball schöner Götterfunken“, welchesheute noch ab und an gesungen wird. Natürlichwaren damals auch viele Leute dabei die manheute nicht mehr an den Spielen sieht, so gehörtenvor 10 Jahren noch Remo und Stefan „Gin“Wyss zum festen Stamm der Kurventruppe.Im Januar 2001 wurde zum zweiten mal das SindelfingerHallenfussballturnier in der Nähe vonStuttgart besucht. Dort wurde mit einer kleinenGruppe, aber mit viel Einsatz, unser FCK unterstützt.Party wurde während des ganzen Wochenendesjedenfalls ohne Rücksicht auf Verlustegemacht, inklusive nächtlichem Polizeieinsatz.Geblieben ist mir auch, dass ein FCK-Veteranabends im Hotel betrunken in einen Schrank lief.Nach sechs gewonnen Spielen in Folge verlor mandas Finale im Neunmeterschiessen. Die Sache mitden Hallenturnieren verlor aber schnell ihren Reiz.Damaliger Trainer beim FCK war Klaus Späth, alsVize-Präsident amtierte der Armenier Varujan„Varo“ Cigdemgil. Auch das damals schon ein ziemlichbuntes Team. Varo war Geschäftsführer einerFirma namens „Goldstern AG“ und durch ihn kamenwir an einen ehemaligen armenischen Nationalspieler.Dieser war zwar übergewichtig, gab mit seinenGoldzähnen aber ein interessantes Bild ab. Tagsüberdrehte er seine Trainingsrunden im Burgerfeld,während er im Hotel Engel nächtigte. Varujanshübsche, und einen Kopf grössere russischeFreundin, war auch Gespräch. An Spieltagen wurdesie von Varo an die FCK-Kasse gestellt, wo sie inHigh-Heels die Eintrittskarten kontrollierte. Dasganze ergab ein Umfeld das uns nicht unsympathischwar. Lustig war‘s auf alle Fälle.Im Frühjahr 2001 wurden wir die ersten Male vonWinterthurern unterstützt (Stüssi, Marco, Winti-Roli und Konsorten), zahlreiche Gegenbesuchefolgten, wobei die Winterthurer Bierkurve zudieser Zeit, selbst bei nahen Auswärtsspielen inSchaffhausen oder Wil, aus meist nur um die 20Personen bestand. Am 25. März 2001 wurdenwährend des Spiels gegen Rapperswil die erstenBengalos gezündet. Teilweise kam auch eine Trommelals Supportmittel zum Einsatz, was aber relativschnell wieder verworfen wurde. BeliebteAnsteuerungspunkte nach den Spielen waren dasRock-Cafe in Kreuzlingen, und hin und wieder dasCasba in Konstanz. Gerne wurde auch ab und an imCorso das Geld verjubelt und anschliessend in derErmatinger Linde der Dorf-DJ zu besserer Musik8


General information regarding U.P.C.‟s, EANs, <strong>GTIN</strong>s, and GDSN-certified data pools can be found atwww.gs1us.orgGeneral information regarding <strong>EDI</strong> related issues can be found at http://edi.kroger.comGeneral information regarding data quality and data synchronization can be found at www.1SYNC.org9 of 9

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