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

Preview the user interface changes

Explore upcoming changes in the Multienterprise Information Network Tower, solution version 16.0.0 release. To learn more about the Multienterprise Process Link, version 2025.4.0 app that powers the solution, see Preview the API changes.

Release information

This document describes the TraceLink capabilities included in the Multienterprise Information Network Tower, solution version 16.0.0 release, which is available on Validation on 11 Dec 2025 and Production on 03 Jan 2026.

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

  • Multienterprise Information Network Tower, solution version 16.0.0

    Apps that support this solution version:

    • Multienterprise Process Link, version 2025.4.0

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.

Features

Multienterprise Information Network Tower, solution version 16.0.0

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

Send and Receive Handling Movement Instructions in the Web UI

Companies that own Multienterprise Information Network Tower can send and receive Handling Movement Instructions in the Web UI. Handling Movement Instructions allow manufacturers, brand owners, and logistics providers to send standardized instructions—such as transferring, blocking, releasing, or scrapping inventory to warehouses, distribution centers, or third-party logistics providers (3PLs). Standardizing these instructions reduces manual processing, ensures consistent execution, and supports compliance with internal quality policies and external regulations.

In the Web UI, Owners and Partners can:

  • Create new Handling Movement Instructions

  • Save drafts for later submission

  • Edit line items (e.g. shipment preparation, marking and labeling, movement between warehouses)

  • Search for and view instruction details

  • Troubleshoot and resubmit instructions as needed

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 create, draft, submit, search for, and view handling movement instructions in the Web UI using the Owner's instance of Multienterprise Information Network Tower.

The Handling Movement Instructions are available in the logistics orchestration.

Impact analysis

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

Send and Receive Ocean Shipment Booking Requests in the Web UI

Companies that own Multienterprise Information Network Tower can send and receive Ocean Shipment Booking Requests in the Web UI. 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.

In the Web UI, Owners and Partners can:

  • Create and submit ocean shipment booking requests

  • Save drafts for later submission

  • Edit line items, including cargo details, transport mode, schedule, and special handling or equipment needs

  • Search for and view request details

  • Troubleshoot and resubmit requests if needed

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 create, draft, submit, search for, and view ocean shipment booking requests in the Web UI using the Owner's instance of Multienterprise Information Network Tower.

The Ocean Shipment Booking Requests are available in the transportation orchestration.

Impact analysis

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

Send and Receive Ocean Shipment Booking Confirmations in the Web UI

Companies that own Multienterprise Information Network Tower and their Partners can send and receive Ocean Shipment Booking Confirmations in the Web UI. 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.

In the Web UI, Owners and Partners can:

  • Create and submit ocean shipment booking confirmations

  • Save drafts for later submission

  • Edit line items such as booking status, reference numbers, schedule details, container and equipment assignments, routing, transport mode, and explanatory notes

  • Search for and view confirmation details

  • Troubleshoot and resubmit confirmations as needed

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 create, draft, submit, search for, and view ocean shipment booking confirmations in the Web UI using the Owner's instance of Multienterprise Information Network Tower.

The Ocean Shipment Booking Confirmations are now available in the transportation orchestration.

Impact analysis

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

Send and Receive Shipping Instructions in the Web UI

Companies that own Multienterprise Information Network Tower and their Partners can send and receive Shipping Instructions in the Web UI. 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. The Shipping Instruction transaction is a critical pre-shipment tool that ensures accurate, timely, and compliant execution, supporting efficiency, cost control, and a reliable end-to-end shipping experience.

In the Web UI, Owners and Partners can:

  • Create and submit shipping instructions

  • Save drafts for later submission

  • Edit line items, including pickup and delivery locations, routing, transport modes, handling requirements, and special shipping conditions

  • Search for and view instruction details

  • Troubleshoot and resubmit instructions as needed

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 create, draft, submit, search for, and view shipping instructions in the Web UI using the Owner's instance of Multienterprise Information Network Tower.

The Shipping Instructions are now available in the transportation orchestration.

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

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

This release introduces MINT 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 is relevant to the company’s business goals makes it easier to make quick decisions using the right data. This enhancement supports both existing and future transactions, giving each orchestration baseline visibility and 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

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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