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 2025.4.0 release. To learn more about the Multienterprise Information Network Tower, solution version 16.0.0 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 2025.4.0 app release, which is available on Validation on 11 Dec 2025 and Production on 03 Jan 2026.

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

  • Multienterprise Process Link, version 2025.4.0

    Solutions supported by this app version:

    • Multienterprise Information Network Tower, solution version 16.0.0

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

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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
27 Nov 2025 01 Initial version.

API features

Multienterprise Process Link, version 2025.4.0

The following new or updated API functionality will be included in this release.

Send and Receive Handling Movement Instructions in EDIFACT Format

Companies that own or link to Multienterprise Process Link can exchange Handling Movement Instructions with their Partners via TraceLink in EDIFACT format. Handling Movement Instructions allow manufacturers, brand owners, and logistics providers to communicate standardized movement and handling instructions such as transferring, blocking, releasing, or scrapping inventory with warehouses, distribution centers, or third-party logistics providers (3PLs). Exchanging handling movement instructions asynchronously via Multienterprise Process Link reduces manual processing, ensures consistent execution, and supports compliance with internal quality policies and external regulations.

Sending and receiving handling movement instructions asynchronously through Multienterprise Process Link enables companies and their Partners to:

  • Search for, view, and troubleshoot Handling Movement Instruction messages.

  • Leverage a record of Handling Movement Instruction details for business or compliance purposes.

  • Retrieve the input, output, and canonical files for a specific Handling Movement 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 handling movement instructions in this release:

  • EDIFACT (inbound and outbound):

    • B2B_EDI_EDIFACT_HANMOV_HandlingMovementInstruction_IB_V1

    • B2B_EDI_EDIFACT_HANMOV_HandlingMovementInstruction_OB_V1

Impact analysis

  • Interface options:

      API

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

Send and Receive Ocean Shipment Booking Requests in X12 Format

Companies that own or link to Multienterprise Process Link can exchange Ocean Shipment Booking Requests with their Partners via TraceLink in X12 format. Ocean shipment booking requests allow shippers or logistics providers to send a booking request to a carrier or freight forwarder to reserve transportation space for their cargo specifying the desired routing, ports, container type, and shipment details who evaluate the request based on available capacity, routes, and schedules. It serves as the digital equivalent of a booking form, allowing shippers and their logistics partners to request vessel or transport space for upcoming shipments. Exchanging ocean shipment booking requests asynchronously via Multienterprise Process Link enables faster coordination, better planning, and improved reliability across global shipping and intermodal logistics networks.

Sending and receiving ocean shipment booking requests asynchronously through Multienterprise Process Link enables companies and their Partners to

  • Search for, view, and troubleshoot ocean shipment booking request messages.

  • Leverage a record of ocean shipment booking request details for business or compliance purposes.

  • Retrieve the input, output, and canonical files for a specific shipment booking request using the Search Business Transactions screen in the Multienterprise Information Network Tower Web UI.

The following new messages are available for sending or receiving ocean shipment booking requests in this release:

  • X12 (inbound and outbound):

    • B2B_EDI_X12_300_OceanShipmentBookingRequest_IB_V1

    • B2B_EDI_X12_300_OceanShipmentBookingRequest_OB_V1

Impact analysis

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

Send and Receive Ocean Shipment Booking Confirmations in X12 Format

Companies that own or link to Multienterprise Process Link can exchange Ocean Shipment Booking Confirmations with their Partners via TraceLink in X12 format. Ocean shipment booking confirmations are created and sent by carriers, or freight forwarders after reviewing a booking request, submitted by shippers or logistics service providers (LSPs). The confirmation is received by the shipper or logistics service providers (LSPs) to verify whether their requested booking has been accepted, modified, or rejected. Exchanging ocean shipment booking confirmations asynchronously via Multienterprise Process Link ensures accurate communication, operational readiness, and supply chain reliability by giving all stakeholders a shared, confirmed view of the booking details before any goods are moved.

Sending and receiving ocean shipment booking confirmations asynchronously through Multienterprise Process Link enables companies and their Partners to:

  • Search for, view, and troubleshoot shipping instruction messages.

  • Access a record of the shipping instruction for business or compliance purposes.

  • Retrieve the input, output, and canonical files for a specific shipment booking confirmation using the Search Business Transactions screen in the Multienterprise Information Network Tower Web UI.

The following new messages are available for sending or receiving ocean shipment booking confirmations in this release:

  • X12 (inbound and outbound):

    • B2B_EDI_X12_301_OceanShipmentBookingConfirmation_IB_V1

    • B2B_EDI_X12_301_OceanShipmentBookingConfirmation_OB_V1

Impact analysis

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

Send and Receive Shipping Instructions in X12 Format

Companies that own or link to Multienterprise Process Link can exchange Shipping Instructions with their Partners via TraceLink in X12 format. Shipping Instructions are created and transmitted by shippers such as manufacturers, distributors, or third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to the carriers, freight forwarders, or other transportation partners responsible for physically moving goods to their destination. Exchanging shipping instructions asynchronously via Multienterprise Process Link enable accurate, timely, and consistent communication, ensuring that every shipment is executed correctly, on time, and according to plan.

Sending and Receiving shipping instructions asynchronously through Multienterprise Process Link enables companies and their Partners to:

  • Search for, view, and troubleshoot shipping instruction messages.

  • Access a record of the shipping instruction for business or compliance purposes.

  • Retrieve the input, output, and canonical files for a specific shipping 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 ocean shipment booking confirmations in this release:

  • X12 (inbound and outbound):

    • B2B_EDI_X12_304_ShippingInstruction_IB_V1

    • B2B_EDI_X12_304_ShippingInstruction_OB_V1

Impact analysis

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

System features

Multienterprise Process Link, version 2025.4.0

The following new or updated system functionality will be included in this release.These features are changes to the app to support another feature and do not have any impacts on their own.

Introduction of MINT Dashboards: TraceLink's Next Generation Data Visualization

This release introduces Multienterprise Information Network Tower Dashboards, which provides new insights into the data in a company’s licensed TraceLink products. MINT Dashboards gives users real-time visibility into their company’s data, based on the business objects (e.g. Purchase Orders) that are relevant to their company's use cases. Companies can create their own reports and dashboards (which can include a combination of tables and charts) to give stakeholders and decision makers easy access to the data that is most important to them. Displaying only the data that aligns with business goals enables faster, data-driven decisions. This enhancement supports both current and future transactions, giving each orchestration baseline access to scalable, actionable analytics. For detailed information about Multienterprise Information Network Tower dashboards and the reports available, see View dashboards.

This feature also includes additional base and joint reports for External Manufacturing, Logistics, Commerce, and Transportation orchestrations.

Impact analysis

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

Support for Exporting Business Transaction Data

Multienterprise Information Network Tower Owners and their Partners can export filtered business transaction data to a CSV file in Base Transaction Object and Serialization Traceability Object screens enabling structured access to transaction details such as metadata, status, and any associated error messages. This functionality supports both senders and receivers of business transactions by providing a reliable way to review exchanged data outside the system.

The export feature enables users to generate structured records of exchanged data for troubleshooting and validation. By configuring filters such as transaction name, transaction ID, status, sender, and date range, users can extract only the data needed for their specific use case.

This functionality helps validate that transaction data aligns with internal systems, identify failed or incomplete transactions, and support compliance and audit requirements. Exported data improves operational visibility, enhances data integrity, and streamlines issue resolution. It also reduces reliance on manual checks, supports efficient reconciliation, and increases confidence in data accuracy.

Impact analysis

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

Stabilization and usability enhancements

The Inventory Balance transaction has been enhanced to support responses to Handling Movement Instructions transactions. These updates enable MINT to accurately generate and respond to handling movement instructions messages with full support for new status codes and extended canonical mapping, improving interoperability and data consistency across ERP and TraceLink systems.

  • Added mapping support for the STS segment from the new canonical segment to align with handling movement instructions response requirements.

  • Enhanced canonical schema object canonicalInventoryBalance with new and updated type definitions and attributes.

The Carrier Shipment Status canonical has been enhanced to close a gap identified in return shipment and IoT data handling. These updates improve the accuracy and visibility of return shipment tracking by capturing detailed return destination, contact, and IoT device information at both the header and line levels. The enhancements deliver stronger end-to-end traceability and operational transparency, particularly benefiting logistics partners managing complex return and carrier status processes.

  • Added returnToBusinessInformation fields at both the Header and Line levels to capture detailed return destination and contact information.

  • Introduced new IoT-related fields to support better integration with connected device and service tracking.

An initial gap analysis was completed across multiple transaction types, including 812 (Credit/Debit Adjustment), 844 (Product Transfer Account Adjustment), 810 (Invoice), 849, 850 (Purchase Order), and 856 (Advance Ship Notice). These updates establish a clear framework for improving data consistency, schema accuracy, and transaction interoperability across all supported EDI message types.

  • Schema Enhancements Identified: Several canonical schema updates were identified for key segments (N1, N2, CDD01, LIN02, N9, DTM01), along with field-level adjustments to align each transaction type with integration standards and business requirements.

  • Data Quality and Structural Issues: The gap analysis found missing mandatory fields (e.g., N103/N104 in 850) and data inconsistencies, especially in the 844 transaction, which did not match published specifications.

  • Transaction Validation Results: 810 and 856 transactions translated successfully without changes, while 812 transactions required canonical schema and transform updates for proper processing and interoperability.

This feature also includes other minor updates to improve the Multienterprise Information Network Tower solution's stability and its ability to communicate with other TraceLink apps and solutions.

Impact analysis

  • Interface options:
    • Web UI
  • Business segment impacts:
    • All business segments for both Owners and Partners.

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