What's new in Multienterprise Information Network Tower, solution version 13.0.0

Explore what's new in the Multienterprise Information Network Tower, solution version 13.0.0 release.

Release information

This document describes the TraceLink capabilities included in the Multienterprise Information Network Tower, solution version 13.0.0 release, which is available on Validation on 12 Jun 2025 and Production on 26 Jun 2025.

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

• Multienterprise Information Network Tower, solution version 13.0.0

  Apps that support this solution version:

  • Multienterprise Process Link, version 2025.2.0

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

Revisions

Features

Multienterprise Information Network Tower, solution version 14.0.0

The following new or updated functionality is included in this release.

Send and Receive Batch Closure in the Web UI

Companies that own Multienterprise Information Network Tower can send and receive batch closures in the Web UI. The batch closure allows the CMO to inform MAH about the completion of all production and quality-related activities for a specific batch of goods. This includes verifying that the batch has met all production specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

In the Web UI, Owners and their Partners can create batch closure; save a draft for submission at a later date; add, view, or delete line items; or adjust payment terms before submitting the batch closure to buyers. Owners and their Partners can search for and view order status report details; and troubleshoot, and resubmit batch closure.

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

The Order Status Reports are available in the manufacturing orchestration.

Impact analysis

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

Send and Receive Order Status Reports in the Web UI

Companies that own Multienterprise Information Network Tower can send and receive order status reports in the Web UI. A order status report allows suppliers or sellers to share real-time updates on order status—such as received, processed, shipped, or delayed.

In the Web UI, Owners and their Partners can create order status report; save a draft for submission at a later date; add, view, or delete line items; or adjust payment terms before submitting the order status report to buyers. Owners and their Partners can search for and view order status report details; and troubleshoot, and resubmit order status report.

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

The Order Status Reports are available in the manufacturing orchestration.

Impact analysis

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

Send and Receive Planned Orders in the Web UI

Companies that own Multienterprise Information Network Tower can send and receive planned orders in the Web UI. Planned order allows MAH to send a planned order to a CMO, who creates a process order in their ERP system to plan production. These planned orders are generated during Material Requirements Planning (MRP) runs in the MAH's ERP system. Planned orders provide suppliers with short-term procurement proposals based on actual MRP runs, including precise quantities and dates linked to production or process orders.

In the Web UI, Owners and their Partners can create planned orders; save a draft for submission at a later date; add, view, or delete line items before submitting the planned orders. Owners and their Partners can search for and view planned order details; and troubleshoot, and resubmit planned orders.

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

The planned orders are available in themanufacturing orchestration..

Impact analysis

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

Send and Receive Process Orders in the Web UI

Companies that own Multienterprise Information Network Tower can send and receive process orders in the Web UI. Process order allows MAH sends a Planned Order to a CMO, who creates a process order in their ERP system to plan production to plan and manage manufacturing activities. After the purchase order is received the CMO sends a Process Order Release transaction to the MAH, providing visibility into production and enabling downstream coordination.

In the Web UI, Owners and their Partners can create process orders; save a draft for submission at a later date; add, view, or delete line items; or adjust payment terms before submitting theprocess orders to buyers. Owners and their Partners can search for and view process orders details; and troubleshoot, and resubmit process orders.

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

The Receive Process is available in the manufacturing orchestration.

Impact analysis

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

Send and Receive Article Masters in the Web UI

Companies that own Multienterprise Information Network Tower can send and receive article masters in the Web UI. The article master allows the MAH to align with 3PLs by sharing product details needed for logistics, inventory management, and handling requirements.

In the Web UI, Owners and their Partners can create article master; save a draft for submission at a later date; add, view, or delete line items; or adjust payment terms before submitting the article master to buyers. Owners and their Partners can search for and view article master details; and troubleshoot, and resubmit article master.

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

The Article Masters 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 Advance Ship Notices for Logistics in the Web UI

Companies that own Multienterprise Information Network Tower can send and receive advance shipment notices in the Web UI. Advance shipment notices provide detailed information about incoming shipments, which helps companies streamline the receiving process; and manage inventory more effectively.

In the Web UI, Owners and their Partners can create advance shipment notices; save a draft for submission at a later date; add, view, or delete line items; set the price and delivery information on individual line items; and include payment terms before submitting the advance shipment notices to buyers. Owners and their Partners can search for and view advance shipment notices details; and troubleshoot and resubmit advance ship notices. Owners can also create advance shipment notices directly from received purchase orders.

For companies whose Partners do not own Multienterprise Information Network Tower, Owners add their Partner's users to their network and assign them to the appropriate roles to enable them to create, draft, submit, search for, and view advance shipment notices article master in the Web UI using the Owner's instance of Multienterprise Information Network Tower.

The Advance Ship Notices 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 Price Authorization Acknowledgment in the Web UI

Companies that own Multienterprise Information Network Tower can send and receive price authorization acknowledgments in the Web UI. The price authorization acknowledgment or status, is used in to confirm or acknowledge the acceptance, rejection, or modification of price authorization requests.

In the Web UI, Owners and their Partners can create price authorization acknowledgments; , save a draft for submission at a later date; add, view, or delete line items; edit the inventory and delivery information on individual line items, or adjust inventory management terms before submitting the forecast plan responses to customers. Additionally, Owners and their Partners can search for and view price authorization acknowledgment details; and troubleshoot and resubmit price authorization acknowledgments.

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

The Price Authorization Acknowledgments are available in the commerce orchestration

Impact analysis

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

Send and Receive Product Transfer Account Adjustment Requests in the Web UI

Companies that own Multienterprise Information Network Tower can send and receive product transfer account adjustment requests in the Web UI. The product transfer account adjustment allows the buyer to communicate with the supplier ensure the accuracy of financial records and reconcile discrepancies between invoices, payments, and outstanding balances. Product Transfer Account Adjustment transactions are used to correct errors or make adjustments to previously recorded financial transactions. In both cases, adjustments are made to the accounts receivable ledger to reflect the corrected balances.

In the Web UI, Owners and their Partners can create product transfer account adjustment requests; , save a draft for submission at a later date; add, view, or delete line items; edit the inventory and delivery information on individual line items, or adjust inventory management terms before submitting the forecast plan responses to customers. Additionally, Owners and their Partners can search for and view product transfer account adjustment requests details; and troubleshoot and resubmit product transfer account adjustment requests.

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

The Product Transfer Account Adjustment Requests are available in the commerce orchestration

Impact analysis

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

Send and Receive Product Transfer Account Adjustment Responses in the Web UI

Companies that own Multienterprise Information Network Tower can send and receive product transfer account adjustment responses in the Web UI. The product transfer account adjustment allows the buyer to communicate with the supplier ensure the accuracy of financial records and reconcile discrepancies between invoices, payments, and outstanding balances. Product Transfer Account Adjustment transactions are used to correct errors or make adjustments to previously recorded financial transactions. In both cases, adjustments are made to the accounts receivable ledger to reflect the corrected balances.

In the Web UI, Owners and their Partners can create product transfer account adjustment responses; , save a draft for submission at a later date; add, view, or delete line items; edit the inventory and delivery information on individual line items, or adjust inventory management terms before submitting the forecast plan responses to customers. Additionally, Owners and their Partners can search for and view product transfer account adjustment responses details; and troubleshoot and resubmit product transfer account adjustment responses.

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

The Product Transfer Account Adjustment Responses are available in the commerce orchestration

Impact analysis

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

Send and Receive Product Transfer Resale Reports in the Web UI

Companies that own Multienterprise Information Network Tower can send and receive product transfer resale reports in the Web UI. The product transfer resale report allows wholesaler or distributor to communicate with manufacturer insights into product movements such as sales, location changes, and returns, helping the vendor assess product performance across various locations and end consumers.

In the Web UI, Owners and their Partners can create product transfer resale reports; , save a draft for submission at a later date; add, view, or delete line items; edit the inventory and delivery information on individual line items, or adjust inventory management terms before submitting the forecast plan responses to customers. Additionally, Owners and their Partners can search for and view product transfer resale report details; and troubleshoot and resubmit product transfer resale reports.

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

The Product Transfer Resale Reports are available in the commerce orchestration

Impact analysis

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

Send and Receive Forecast Plans for Commerce in the Web UI

Companies that own Multienterprise Information Network Tower can send and receive forecast plans in the Web UI. Forecast plans allow buyers (e.g. pharmaceutical manufacturer) to communicate with their suppliers (e.g. CMOs and raw material vendors) about quantities and the schedule of products they plan to purchase in the future.

In the Web UI, Owners and their Partners can create forecast plans; save a draft for submission at a later date; add, view, or delete line items; edit the inventory and delivery information on individual line items, or adjust the sales forecast before submitting the forecast plan to buyers. Additionally, Owners and their Partners can search for and view forecast plan details; and troubleshoot and resubmit forecast plans.

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

The Forecast Plans are available in the commerce orchestration

Impact analysis

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

Send and Receive Forecast Plan Responses for Commerce in the Web UI

Companies that own Multienterprise Information Network Tower can send and receive forecast plan responses in the Web UI. Forecast plan responses allow suppliers (e.g. CMOs and raw material vendors) to acknowledge and respond to buyer's (e.g. pharmaceutical manufacturers) forecasts of future product quantities and schedule. Forecast plan responses are received by buyers (e.g. pharmaceutical manufacturers) to obtain feedback on their forecasts and to understand when the supplier (e.g. CMOs and raw material vendors) will ship inventory, along with the schedule and their response to production targets.

In the Web UI, Owners and their Partners can create forecast plan responses; , save a draft for submission at a later date; add, view, or delete line items; edit the inventory and delivery information on individual line items, or adjust inventory management terms before submitting the forecast plan responses to customers. Additionally, Owners and their Partners can search for and view forecast plan response details; and troubleshoot and resubmit forecast plan responses.

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

The Forecast Plan Responses are available in the commerce orchestration

Impact analysis

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

Standard Reports in External Manufacturing orchestration

Companies that own Multienterprise Information Network Tower an their Partners can use standard reporting across all External Manufacturing orchestrations. This enhancement supports both existing and future transactions, ensuring each orchestration has baseline visibility and access to scalable, actionable analytics. As manufacturing operations become increasingly complex and data-driven, the need for consistent and reliable access to transaction-level insights becomes more important than ever.

In this release, the external manufacturing orchestration includes the following report types:

• Base Reports - Standard reports per transaction.
• Joint Reports - Combined reports across the orchestrations and within the orchestration.

Impact analysis

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

Resolved issues

Multienterprise Information Network Tower, solution version 13.1.0

The following issue is resolved in this release. The prefixes are for internal TraceLink tracking purposes and do not mean anything to customers.

Known issues

Multienterprise Information Network Tower, solution version 13.0.0

There are no known issues in this release.