This document will continue to evolve as existing sections change and new information is added. All updates appear in the following table:
| Date | Product | Feature | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 JUN 2020 | Created initial document. |
This guide outlines the information you need to know about new or improved functionality in this update.
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Collaboration Messaging Framework
Business-to-business (B2B) messaging is a key component of collaborative relationships and can increase the quality, quantity, and frequency of information that can be exchanged between trading partners. However, the differences in B2B standards, technical capabilities of trading partners, and the diversity of trading partners can make this costly to establish and maintain. Oracle Supply Chain Collaboration and Visibility Cloud manages B2B communications with trading partners by leveraging the Oracle Collaboration Messaging Framework, a next-generation B2B messaging platform that maps and routes standards-based B2B messages through a B2B solution provider, on-premise B2B application, or direct to the trading partner. Oracle Collaboration Messaging Framework is a common infrastructure component that is included with all Oracle Cloud Applications environments at no additional charge. It is also tightly integrated with Oracle Cloud Applications, making it easy for Oracle Supply Chain Collaboration Cloud customers to set up and manage multiple trading partner connections.
Migrate Trading Partners from One B2B Service Provider to Another
Migrate your trading partners when you switch to another B2B service provider, such as from the Oracle Supplier Network to the Oracle Business Network service provider.
Create an Oracle Business Network Account from Collaboration Messaging
Create a new account or connect to your organization's existing Oracle Business Network account directly from the Collaboration Messaging work area. These accounts are available to use immediately.
Today’s global supply chains increase manufacturers’ reliance on suppliers, contract manufacturers, and other trading partners. To be successful, companies must synchronize their activities across multiple tiers of trading parties. Oracle Supply Chain Collaboration Cloud enables companies to jointly plan supply, gain visibility into trading partner data, coordinate contract manufacturing execution, and measure performance across their trading networks. Trading partners are actively involved in the decision-making process, so they can exchange early warning signs and collaboratively resolve supply chain issues. Depending on the size and technical sophistication of each supplier, your company can interact using a portal-based user interface, standards-based B2B messages, or web services. Customers can also tailor Oracle Supply Chain Collaboration Cloud’s flexible, predefined business processes to their unique requirements. Enhanced collaboration results in more dynamic trading relationships, as well as increased reliability and efficiency of supply.
Synchronize Supply Data Collected from External Organizations with Oracle Supply Planning Cloud
Synchronize on hand balances, purchase orders, and work order details that Oracle Supply Chain Collaboration Cloud collects from external organizations with Oracle Supply Planning Cloud. Using the supply data, contract manufacturing and multi-tier supply plans can identify upstream material availability.
Manage Monthly Planning Cycles
Manage planning cycles with your suppliers at a monthly level. In addition to specifying the frequency of the planning cycle as monthly, you can also specify the day of the month on which the plan is to be published to suppliers.
Secure Data in the Supply Orchestration Work Area
Set up conditional logic in your data security policies that control access according to job role in the Supply Orchestration work area. Restrict the supply orders and supply requests that users can view.