PARTNER RECEIPT FORM

July 3, 2006

Phase 3 - Compton

Dear Valued Supplier,

Ralphs will be converting to the Kroger OLP purchasing system in 2006. This is a multi-phased project. Conversions will be done by distribution center and commodity. You will continue to receive both the new Kroger format for the converted items and the current Ralphs format for non-converted items until all conversions are complete. You may receive multiple notification letters throughout 2006.

This notice addresses the conversion for:

Perishable items shipping into Ralphs Compton Distribution Centers

Effective August 13, 2006you will begin receiving EDI docs for the converting Perishable items into the Ralphs Compton Distribution Centers “in the Kroger format."

(*For a list of affected commodities and locations please go the web site

Please complete and return the partner receipt form on the next page, by 7/27/06. We will use the returned form to ensure you have received, read, and understood the information in the letter.

CSC Kroger EDI Support Team

Company's Supported / Name / Title / Phone / Email
A-J / Gopi Purushothaman / EDI Business Analyst / 972-612-6213 /
K-R / Anurag Ranjeet / EDI Business Analyst / 302-781-1020 ext. 5346 /
S-Z / Sampath Radhakirshnan / EDI Business Analyst / 302 781-1020 ext. 5347 /

Should you have any EDI related questions regarding this change, please contact us via email at or a CSC EDI Business Analyst directly at the numbers above.

Sincerely,

The Kroger EDI Support Team

PARTNER RECEIPT FORM

Return your completed form by July 27, 2006 via email to or via Fax: 203-724-4393

Please indicate Yes next to the questions below / Yes
I have read and understood the information provided in the letter(s). We have reviewed the list of converted items posted on the web site and will make all needed changes affecting only those items.
I understand this is a Format change only. The ISA communication ID’s will NOT CHANGE!
I understand the PO format, the N1* ST Duns and the 879 and 889 N1*BY Duns numbers and other document content will change and I am ready to send / receive.
We expect to be ready to support the format conversion, receiving POs and sending Invoices in the Kroger format for the commodities listed on the date provided.
I understand failure to prepare systems could jeopardize invoice payment or invoke a $150 EDI
Non-Compliance Assessment Fee.
I Do Not understand the information provided in the letter(s). I would like a phone call from Kroger EDI for clarification.
Your Company Name:
EDI Contact:
Email:
Phone:
Fax:
Address:
City State Zip:
Kroger ISA ID Information / Please include your companies ISA ID information so we may identify the Trading Partner returning this form
Qualifier / 08
ISA06 / 9254110060
GS02/03 / 5137624388
Bill-to DUNS+4 / Varies by Division
VAN / Sterling Commerce or GXS
3Rd Party Provider

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