Re: [ubl-dev] Applicability of 'Forwarding instructions' in the absence of an ordering context

[Jan Algermissen <algermissen1971@mac.com>]

Stephen,

On 17.02.2008, at 21:28, stephen.green@systml.co.uk wrote:

>> - whether UBL's processes are applicable at all
>> - whether the request to the transport service supplier is an order
>> or a forwarding request
>
> I agree this is simply a case for a UBL Order abiding by the
> Order process.
>

Hmm,...Andy's reply suggested that a forwarding request woud be  
suitable while you say it is an ordering act.

Which one is it?


>> - how to best go about extending the appropriate document to provide
>> the transport parameters to the
>>    service provider (location, vehicle plate number,  time of pick up
>> etc.) - this seems like a general
>>    issue when ordering services, ...yes?
>
> UBL provides an extension element which should, I'm confident, be
> used for exactly this kind of case. Just need to design a schema
> to use for the Extension. If that is too onerous or poses problems
> or expense with interoperability then probably best to use the
> Note and/or Description in the Order document - at line or document
> level. The Note elements are included for precisely such purposes
> as this.
>

Thanks for the clarification!

Jan


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