Preview the API changes

Type = What's New,; Topic = Multienterprise Information Network Tower (MINT),;Persona = Solution Designer, TraceLink Administrator, User, Orchestration Architect, Solution Partner, Technology Partner,; Orchestration = Manufacturing, Logistics, Commerce, Transportation, Clinical Supply,; Function = Quality,

Explore upcoming changes in the Multienterprise Process Link, version 2024.7.0 release. To learn more about the Multienterprise Information Network Tower, solution version 12.0.0 that provides the user interface for this app, see Preview the user interface changes.

Release information

This document describes the TraceLink capabilities included in the Multienterprise Process Link, version 2024.7.0 app release, which is available on Validation on 19 Dec 2024 and Production on 07 Jan 2025.

The following apps are impacted by this release and will be updated to the version listed:

  • Multienterprise Process Link, version 2024.7.0

    Solutions supported by this app version:

    • Multienterprise Information Network Tower, solution version 12.0.0

The features below are in order of functional relevance (i.e. the typical order in which a user executes a function or task).

Download the PDF

Use this preview for planning and impact analysis. All information in this preview is subject to change before the final release date. The final documentation is available in conjunction with the Validation release date. The final documentation might include resolved and known issues, if applicable.

Revisions

Date Revision Description
12 Sep 2024 01 Initial version.

API features

Multienterprise Process Link, version 2024.7.0

There is no new or updated API functionality included in this release.

Send and Receive Credit And Debit Adjustments in X12 and IDoc Formats

Companies that own or link to Multienterprise Process Link can exchange credit and debit adjustments with their Partners via TraceLink in X12 and IDoc formats. Credit and debit adjustments are bi-directional which corrects errors or make adjustments to previously recorded financial transactions of buyer or seller. In both cases, adjustments are made to the accounts receivable and payable ledger to reflect the corrected balances. For credit adjustments, the accounts receivable balance is decreased, indicating that the buyer owes less. Conversely, a debit adjustment increases the amount owed by a buyer. Exchanging credit and debit adjustments asynchronously via Multienterprise Process Link enhances the accuracy and efficiency of financial reconciliations and allows companies to manage discrepancies in invoices, payments, and inventory more effectively, leading to more accurate financial records and improved partner relationships.

In the Web UI, Owners can create credit and debit adjustments; save a draft for submission at a later date; add, view, or delete individual credit and debit adjustments to the transaction before submitting the credit and debit adjustments to customers. Additionally, Owners can search for; view the details of the credit and debit adjustments; and troubleshoot and resubmit credit and debit adjustments.

For companies whose Partners do not own Multienterprise Information Network Tower, Owners can add their Partner's users to their network and assign them the appropriate roles to enable them to search for and view the details of geocoordinates in the Web UI using the Owner's instance of Multienterprise Information Network Tower.

Additionally, Multienterprise Process Link enables companies and their Partners to search for, view, and troubleshoot credit and debit adjustment messages; leverage a record of their credit and debit adjustment details for business records or compliance purposes; and retrieve the input, output, and canonical files for a given credit and debit adjustment using the Search Business Transactions screen in the Multienterprise Information Network Tower Web UI.

The following new messages are available for sending or receiving credit and debit adjustments in this release:

  • X12 (inbound):
    • B2B_EDI_X12_812_CreditDebitAdjustment_IB_V1
  • IDoc (outbound):
    • B2B_IDoc_CREADV_PEXR2002_CreditDebitAdjustment_OB_V1

Impact analysis

  • Interface options:
    • API
  • Business segment impacts:
    • All business segments for both Owners and Partners

Send and Receive Product Activity in X12 and IDoc Formats

Companies that own or link to Multienterprise Process Link can exchange product activity with their Partners via TraceLink in X12 and IDoc formats. Product activities refers to a centralized data set containing detailed and standardized information about a product or item. This data serves as the foundation for managing logistics operations within the manufacturer’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or PIM (Product Information Management) system and shared with logistics partners like 3PLs ensuring consistency across various systems, processes, and stakeholders. Exchanging product activities asynchronously via Multienterprise Process Link enables companies to optimize key logistics functions, including warehouse management, transportation, and regulatory compliance.

In the Web UI, Owners can create product activities; save a draft for submission at a later date; add, view, or delete individual product activities to the transaction before submitting the product activities to customers. Additionally, Owners can search for; view the details of the product activities; and troubleshoot and resubmit product activities.

For companies whose Partners do not own Multienterprise Information Network Tower, Owners can add their Partner's users to their network and assign them the appropriate roles to enable them to search for and view the details of product activities in the Web UI using the Owner's instance of Multienterprise Information Network Tower.

Additionally, Multienterprise Process Link enables companies and their Partners to search for, view, and troubleshoot product activity messages; leverage a record of their product activity details for business records or compliance purposes; and retrieve the input, output, and canonical files for a given product activity using the Search Business Transactions screen in the Multienterprise Information Network Tower Web UI.

The following new messages are available for sending or receiving product activities in this release:

  • X12 (inbound):
    • B2B_EDI_X12_852_ProductActivity_IB_V1
  • IDoc (outbound):
    • B2B_IDoc_PROACT_PROACT01_ProductActivity_OB_V1

Impact analysis

  • Interface options:
    • API
  • Business segment impacts:
    • All business segments for both Owners and Partners

Send and Receive Carrier Shipment Status in X12 Format

Companies that own or link to Multienterprise Process Link can exchange carrier shipment status with their Partners via TraceLink in X12 format. Carrier Shipment Status ensures real-time visibility into the progress of a shipment as it moves through the supply chain, enabling stakeholders to monitor delivery schedules, address potential delays, and maintain high service levels. Exchanging Carrier Shipment Statuses asynchronously via Multienterprise Process Link improved visibility and manage inventory proactively, coordinate resources, and adjust operations based on accurate shipment timelines.

In the Web UI, Owners can create carrier shipment statuses; save a draft for submission at a later date; add, view, or delete individual carrier shipment statuses to the transaction before submitting the carrier shipment statuses to customers. Additionally, Owners can search for; view the details of the carrier shipment statuses; and troubleshoot and resubmit carrier shipment statuses.

For companies whose Partners do not own Multienterprise Information Network Tower, Owners can add their Partner's users to their network and assign them the appropriate roles to enable them to search for and view the details of carrier shipment statuses in the Web UI using the Owner's instance of Multienterprise Information Network Tower.

Additionally, Multienterprise Process Link enables companies and their Partners to search for, view, and troubleshoot carrier shipment status messages; leverage a record of their carrier shipment status details for business records or compliance purposes; and retrieve the input, output, and canonical files for a given product activity using the Search Business Transactions screen in the Multienterprise Information Network Tower Web UI.

The following new messages are available for sending or receiving routing and carrier instruction in this release:

  • X12 (inbound and outbound):
    • B2B_EDI_X12_214_CarrierShipmentStatus_IB_V1

    • B2B_EDI_X12_214_CarrierShipmentStatus_OB_V1

Impact analysis

  • Interface options:
    • API
  • Business segment impacts:
    • All business segments for both Owners and Partners

Send and Receive Routing and Carrier Instructions in X12 Format

Companies that own or link to Multienterprise Process Link can exchange routing and carrier instructions with their Partners via TraceLink in X12 and IDoc formats. Routing and Carrier Instruction transactions are essential in transportation and shipping, providing a clear way for shippers, manufacturers, and others to share specific shipping instructions with logistics partners, carriers, and freight forwarders. They help ensure goods are shipped according to set preferences, requirements, and compliance rules. Exchanging routing and carrier instruction asynchronously via Multienterprise Process Link allows manufacturers to guide their upstream suppliers on which carriers to use for shipping to their facilities.

In the Web UI, Owners can create routing and carrier instruction; save a draft for submission at a later date; add, view, or delete individual routing and carrier instruction to the transaction before submitting the routing and carrier instruction to customers. Additionally, Owners can search for; view the details of the product activities; and troubleshoot and resubmit routing and carrier instruction.

For companies whose Partners do not own Multienterprise Information Network Tower, Owners can add their Partner's users to their network and assign them the appropriate roles to enable them to search for and view the details of routing and carrier instruction in the Web UI using the Owner's instance of Multienterprise Information Network Tower.

Additionally, Multienterprise Process Link enables companies and their Partners to search for, view, and troubleshoot routing and carrier instruction messages; leverage a record of their routing and carrier instruction details for business records or compliance purposes; and retrieve the input, output, and canonical files for a given routing and carrier instruction using the Search Business Transactions screen in the Multienterprise Information Network Tower Web UI.

The following new messages are available for sending or receiving routing and carrier instruction in this release:

  • X12 (inbound and outbound):

    • B2B_EDI_X12_853_RoutingCarrierInstruction_IB_V1

    • B2B_EDI_X12_853_RoutingCarrierInstruction_OB_V1

Impact analysis

  • Interface options:
    • API
  • Business segment impacts:
    • All business segments for both Owners and Partners

Support for file download functionality in the Web UI

The File Download functionality in the Web UI provides users with the capability to access and download various transaction-related files, including input files, output files, and canonical representations. This feature is applicable to all transactions, whether they are sent or received, ensuring comprehensive access to critical data for analysis, troubleshooting, or archival purposes.

A key requirement for this functionality is that the file names must be displayed as click-able and download-able links within the interface. This allows users to easily locate and retrieve the files they need without additional navigation or complexity.

Impact analysis

  • Interface options:
    • API
  • Business segment impacts:
    • All business segments for both Owners and Partners

System features

Multienterprise Process Link, version 2024.7.0

There is no new or updated system functionality included in this release.

Tag end