New Best Practice Guidance for Metadata Recipients Now Available
BIC is pleased to announce the release of key deliverables from the Data Recipient Best Practice project. Although aimed primarily at business-to-business recipients of metadata, this guidance is essential reading for anyone involved in the creation, management, or transmission of product information within the book supply chain.
Highlights include a Supply Chain Map that clearly outlines key metadata flows and dependencies, and a comprehensive Glossary covering essential terms and acronyms. The Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities section offers a useful overview of critical supply chain functions, while the Pathway to ONIX Business Case makes a compelling argument for ONIX as the preferred metadata standard.
Additional resources address common operational challenges, from managing Delta vs. Block Updates, to ensuring accurate Price & Availability data, and understanding Product Record Deletions. The guide also includes best practice around Metadata Licences, Trading Partner Requirements, and Field Dependencies and Troubleshooting.
To learn more visit the resources section of the BIC website or request support, contact: info@bic.org.uk.
