Electronic Ordering Overview

Who is this document for?

This document is for group buying efforts, chain bookstores, and large national accounts to facilitate the establishment of electronic ordering. If you are an individual bookstore, Anchor has other means with which to carry out EDI with you.

Requirements

1. Software which allows the creation, transfer, and receipt of BISAC X12 (version 3060) files. You will need the ability to send X12 Purchase Orders (850) and receive either X12 Functional Acknowledgements (997) or X12 Purchase Order Acknowledgements (855). It is up to you which type of Acknowledgement you would prefer. We are also able to add and remove various fields to the 855 document based on what your system is able to support. 
2. Software which allows connection to the XNet EDI Network or the ability to transfer files via an agreed upon FTP site (either a site provided by your store/group or one which Anchor will provide). 
3. If electronic invoices are desired, your software must be able to process X12 Invoices (810) and supply an X12 Functional Acknowledgement (997) upon receipt of an X12 Invoice (810). The other invoicing option is to use traditional paper invoices.
4. Any stores wishing to participate in any form of electronic ordering will need to have a SAN (Standard Address Number) assigned to them. Follow this link to read more information about SAN numbers and to apply for one: http://www.isbn.org/standards/home/isbn/us/san/application.asp.
5. Please contact Mike Campanella at 800-444-4484 x275 or [email protected] to establish an EDI procedure with your store/group.