Stanley 1913 item numbering update

On Friday, March 20th, we will begin transitioning from our current “10‑” item number format to new sellable item numbers. These new item numbers will be used consistently across all Stanley 1913 systems.

During the transition, we will provide additional details, next steps, and implementation guidance along with support to ensure a smooth transition.

We ask that you share this page with any relevant team members and key partners. If you have any questions about how this change will affect you specifically, please send questions to partnercommunications@stanley1913.com. Thank you!

What to expect

UPCs

Customers using UPCs are not affected by this change.

Elastic Users

We are going to automatically update your orders and convert them to the new sellable item numbers during cutover weekend.

EDI Customers

With a few exceptions, most EDI customers will not be affected by this change.
For the small number of EDI customers who will be affected, we will connect with you directly and provide clear next steps to support a seamless transition. You can expect to hear from your dedicated Stanley 1913 partner the week of March 2nd.

FAQs

What is a sellable Item?

A Sellable Item is a singular product that has the same shape, size, color, packaging (including artwork, stickering, language, and master carton structure), and UPC or EAN.  The new Sellable Item number format will be 12 digits beginning with a 1 (i.e., 100000000000, and sequentially assigned as items are created.  These numbers will not carry any embedded intelligence in their format.

What will happen to all of our "10-" item records?

Our entire active item catalog, including two years of history, will be mapped from its existing 10# to a new Sellable Item number.  Some items will be consolidated together using the Sellable Item definition above.  New records in each of our systems will be created, and historical data representing two years of transactions will be mapped to ensure consistent reporting and references.

How will customers be affected?

Customers reference our item numbers in different ways.  All open B2B sales orders will be canceled and reissued with the new item numbers using the available mapping.  Our Customer Support teams will be partnering with our Sales and Order Management colleagues to work through any exceptions, and providing the updated item catalog with helpful item number mapping for customers to update their systems in the days and weeks following our transition.