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O R A C L E W H I T E P A P E R
SCM CLOUD B2B MESSAGING STRATEGY
1 | SCM CLOUD B2B MESSAGING STRATEGY
Introduction
All modern supply chains deal with some form of
collaboration includes any interactions with your trading partner network (customer, suppliers, 3
involve manual processes such as phone and email
Messaging/EDI.
Oracle has a comprehensive supply chain collaboration strategy
interactions and solutions to manage these processes. This paper fo
collaboration – B2B Messaging for Oracle SCM Cloud.
B2B Messaging includes all forms of automated data exchange with your trading partners. EDI, by far, is the mos
popular form of B2B Messaging but EDI’s basic architec
years. In addition, EDI has so many industry, regional and organization
implement EDI often surpasses the benefits of using a standard.
Oracle’s SCM Cloud B2B Messaging Strategy is designed to address the time and expense of implementing
traditional B2B as well as support modern technologies such as XML and services.
Figure 1. B2B Messaging Solution Overview
As shown in Figure 1, in addition to SCM Cloud
Oracle’s B2B Messaging solution – Collaboration Messaging Framework and B2B Applications/Services.
Collaboration Messaging Framework is part of Oracle SCM Cloud and provides a single, consiste
B2B Application/Service integrating with SCM Cloud.
B2B Applications/Services are an integral part of Oracle’s B2B Messaging Strategy and are important because
many organizations already have an enterprise-
flexibility to leverage this existing infrastructure or select a new B2B Applica
overall B2B requirements.
The next few sections will explain how all of these pieces work together to fo
complete, designed to reduce cost, improve efficiency and will allow companies to maximize the value of
implementing an automated, standards-based B2B
with some form of collaboration whether they realize it or not. Supply chain
collaboration includes any interactions with your trading partner network (customer, suppliers, 3PLs, etc.) and may
ne and email, or completely automated processes such as B2B
supply chain collaboration strategy that addresses multiple types of trading partner
interactions and solutions to manage these processes. This paper focuses on one aspect of supply chain
B2B Messaging for Oracle SCM Cloud.
B2B Messaging includes all forms of automated data exchange with your trading partners. EDI, by far, is the mos
but EDI’s basic architecture and technology has not evolved much over the past 30
years. In addition, EDI has so many industry, regional and organization-specific variants, the effort required to
the benefits of using a standard.
B2B Messaging Strategy is designed to address the time and expense of implementing
traditional B2B as well as support modern technologies such as XML and services.
As shown in Figure 1, in addition to SCM Cloud products and Trading Partners, there are two main components to
Collaboration Messaging Framework and B2B Applications/Services.
Collaboration Messaging Framework is part of Oracle SCM Cloud and provides a single, consistent interface for any
B2B Application/Service integrating with SCM Cloud.
B2B Applications/Services are an integral part of Oracle’s B2B Messaging Strategy and are important because
-wide B2B infrastructure. Oracle provides companies with the
flexibility to leverage this existing infrastructure or select a new B2B Application/Service that best satisfies their
The next few sections will explain how all of these pieces work together to form a seamless B2B solution that is
complete, designed to reduce cost, improve efficiency and will allow companies to maximize the value of
based B2B Messaging strategy.
PLs, etc.) and may
addresses multiple types of trading partner
B2B Messaging includes all forms of automated data exchange with your trading partners. EDI, by far, is the most
t evolved much over the past 30
uired to
B2B Messaging Strategy is designed to address the time and expense of implementing
products and Trading Partners, there are two main components to
interface for any
B2B Applications/Services are an integral part of Oracle’s B2B Messaging Strategy and are important because
cle provides companies with the
their
rm a seamless B2B solution that is
2 | SCM CLOUD B2B MESSAGING STRATEGY
Streamline B2B Message Processing using a Centralized
A cornerstone of Oracle’s B2B Messaging Strategy is Collaboration Messaging Framework which was introduced in
SCM Cloud Release 11. Collaboration Messag
layer meaning it is included with every SCM Cloud environment
Figure 2. Collaboration Messaging Framework Overview
There are many benefits to having a centralized B2B framework such as Collaboration Messaging Fra
One of the most important is the savings derived from having one solution for B2B implementation, training, daily
operations and support compared to multiple, different solutions embedded within each application.
Collaboration Messaging Framework provides a streamline set of configuration and setup tasks as well as setup
validation tools to make implementation fast and easy. All B2B messages are tracked and monitored on the same
page so daily production operations are very efficient. Ongoing maint
within a centralized framework also results in both time and cost savings.
Another key benefit is the standardized external interface that normalizes all B2B messages into a standardized
format for easier understanding and analysis of the business data. This standardized interface also enables B2B
Application/Service integration using standard tools and technology (XML, XSD, WSDL, SOAP), resulting in faster
and easier implementations.
Eliminate custom integration/development from your implementation
Oracle’s B2B Applications/Services strategy is to provide customers with the flexibility to leverage their existing B2B
infrastructure investment or select a solution that best meets their needs.
Oracle has also partnered with strategic B2B Service P
Messaging Framework and offer packaged solutions that
Each B2B Service Provider packaged solution is expected to provide the following key features:
Processing using a Centralized Framework
trategy is Collaboration Messaging Framework which was introduced in
SCM Cloud Release 11. Collaboration Messaging Framework is part of Oracle SCM Cloud’s common infrastruct
layer meaning it is included with every SCM Cloud environment – no additional license is required.
Collaboration Messaging Framework Overview
There are many benefits to having a centralized B2B framework such as Collaboration Messaging Framework.
One of the most important is the savings derived from having one solution for B2B implementation, training, daily
operations and support compared to multiple, different solutions embedded within each application.
rovides a streamline set of configuration and setup tasks as well as setup
validation tools to make implementation fast and easy. All B2B messages are tracked and monitored on the same
page so daily production operations are very efficient. Ongoing maintenance of trading partners and overall support
in both time and cost savings.
Another key benefit is the standardized external interface that normalizes all B2B messages into a standardized
rstanding and analysis of the business data. This standardized interface also enables B2B
Application/Service integration using standard tools and technology (XML, XSD, WSDL, SOAP), resulting in faster
evelopment from your implementation
Oracle’s B2B Applications/Services strategy is to provide customers with the flexibility to leverage their existing B2B
infrastructure investment or select a solution that best meets their needs.
strategic B2B Service Providers to create pre-built integration with Collaboration
Messaging Framework and offer packaged solutions that work out-of-the-box with minimal setup and configuration.
solution is expected to provide the following key features:
trategy is Collaboration Messaging Framework which was introduced in
nfrastructure
mework.
One of the most important is the savings derived from having one solution for B2B implementation, training, daily
rovides a streamline set of configuration and setup tasks as well as setup
validation tools to make implementation fast and easy. All B2B messages are tracked and monitored on the same
enance of trading partners and overall support
Another key benefit is the standardized external interface that normalizes all B2B messages into a standardized
rstanding and analysis of the business data. This standardized interface also enables B2B
Application/Service integration using standard tools and technology (XML, XSD, WSDL, SOAP), resulting in faster
Oracle’s B2B Applications/Services strategy is to provide customers with the flexibility to leverage their existing B2B
integration with Collaboration
box with minimal setup and configuration.
3 | SCM CLOUD B2B MESSAGING STRATEGY
» Collaboration Messaging Framework Integration
Framework by invoking a standard web service. Ability to receive B2B messages from Collabor
Framework by implementing a web service interface.
» Trading Partner Onboarding/Connectivity. Add or update trading partners quickly, easily and with minimal cost.
Establish connection with trading partners’ system to send and receive B2B m
» B2B Message Mapping/Routing. Convert B2B message sent to (or received from) Collaboration Messaging
Framework to the trading partners’ format. Route messages to correct sender/receiver based on user
business rules.
In addition to these basic features, some B2B Service Providers may offer other value
EDI mapping templates or custom B2B message support.
Strategic partnerships with B2B Service Providers allow Oracle to
zero development and minimal implementation effort
savings for both implementation and ongoing maintenance.
Improve Interoperability using Global Industry Standards
Many people understand the concept of an absolute, unambiguous B2B standard is a myth. Hundreds of B2B
standards have been developed over the years and even within a single standard, variants exist due to region,
industry or trading partner.
Due to the number of potential B2B standard formats, Collaboration Messaging Framework has elected to
implement a single, canonical B2B standard which is
OAGIS has been Oracle’s preferred B2B standard for 15+ years and has also been implemented in the Oracle e
Business Suite product family.
There are many reasons OAGIS was selected as the B2B standard for Collaboration Messaging Framework.
Following are some of the most important:
» Global Standard. OAGIS has been successfully implemented in dozens of countries across all major continents.
OAGi (Open Applications Group, Inc., the standards organization
» Cross-Industry, Cross-Discipline Standard. The OAGIS message library spans all aspects of e
including Financials, Manufacturing, SCM, CRM and HCM. OAGIS has also been implemented across multiple,
diverse industries.
» Customization/Extensibility Framework. Unlike many other B2B standards, OAGIS has developed a framework to
easily customize and extend any B2B message and still be a valid OAGIS message. This is an extremely
important and useful feature since almost all B2B messages require some degree of customization.
In addition to all of the factors mentioned above, perhaps the most importa
in interoperability with other solution providers and
canonical and/or B2B standard
Reduce Time and Expense with a Pre
All of Oracle’s development and pre-built integration efforts are focused on delivering the most complete B2B
solution, at the lowest cost, with the fastest time to implement.
Collaboration Messaging Framework already saves time and expense by consolidating all B
single framework and interface. It also goes beyond this by looking at complete bus
developing a new set of B2B messages. Instead of releasing a set of unrelated B2B messages, Collaboration
Messaging Framework will take a business process such as Source
Collaboration Messaging Framework Integration. Ability to send B2B messages to Collaboration Messaging
Framework by invoking a standard web service. Ability to receive B2B messages from Collaboration Messaging
Framework by implementing a web service interface.
. Add or update trading partners quickly, easily and with minimal cost.
Establish connection with trading partners’ system to send and receive B2B messages.
. Convert B2B message sent to (or received from) Collaboration Messaging
Framework to the trading partners’ format. Route messages to correct sender/receiver based on user-defined
asic features, some B2B Service Providers may offer other value-add features such as pre
EDI mapping templates or custom B2B message support.
Strategic partnerships with B2B Service Providers allow Oracle to offer a complete, end-to-end solution that requires
zero development and minimal implementation effort – a solution that provides unique customer value and huge
savings for both implementation and ongoing maintenance.
Improve Interoperability using Global Industry Standards
the concept of an absolute, unambiguous B2B standard is a myth. Hundreds of B2B
standards have been developed over the years and even within a single standard, variants exist due to region,
tandard formats, Collaboration Messaging Framework has elected to
implement a single, canonical B2B standard which is OAGIS (Open Applications Group Integration Specification).
ard for 15+ years and has also been implemented in the Oracle e
There are many reasons OAGIS was selected as the B2B standard for Collaboration Messaging Framework.
OAGIS has been successfully implemented in dozens of countries across all major continents.
OAGi (Open Applications Group, Inc., the standards organization
. The OAGIS message library spans all aspects of e-Business
including Financials, Manufacturing, SCM, CRM and HCM. OAGIS has also been implemented across multiple,
Unlike many other B2B standards, OAGIS has developed a framework to
nd extend any B2B message and still be a valid OAGIS message. This is an extremely
important and useful feature since almost all B2B messages require some degree of customization.
In addition to all of the factors mentioned above, perhaps the most important reason for selecting OAGIS is its built
in interoperability with other solution providers and large enterprises who have also selected OAGIS as their
a Pre-Built and Complete Solution
built integration efforts are focused on delivering the most complete B2B
time to implement.
Collaboration Messaging Framework already saves time and expense by consolidating all B2B Messaging into a
nterface. It also goes beyond this by looking at complete business processes when
a new set of B2B messages. Instead of releasing a set of unrelated B2B messages, Collaboration
take a business process such as Source-to-Settle and deliver all high priority messages
. Ability to send B2B messages to Collaboration Messaging
ation Messaging
. Add or update trading partners quickly, easily and with minimal cost.
. Convert B2B message sent to (or received from) Collaboration Messaging
defined
add features such as pre-built
requires
a solution that provides unique customer value and huge
the concept of an absolute, unambiguous B2B standard is a myth. Hundreds of B2B
standards have been developed over the years and even within a single standard, variants exist due to region,
(Open Applications Group Integration Specification).
ard for 15+ years and has also been implemented in the Oracle e-
There are many reasons OAGIS was selected as the B2B standard for Collaboration Messaging Framework.
OAGIS has been successfully implemented in dozens of countries across all major continents.
including Financials, Manufacturing, SCM, CRM and HCM. OAGIS has also been implemented across multiple,
Unlike many other B2B standards, OAGIS has developed a framework to
nd extend any B2B message and still be a valid OAGIS message. This is an extremely
nt reason for selecting OAGIS is its built-
built integration efforts are focused on delivering the most complete B2B
Messaging into a
a new set of B2B messages. Instead of releasing a set of unrelated B2B messages, Collaboration
Settle and deliver all high priority messages
4 | SCM CLOUD B2B MESSAGING STRATEGY
required to support this process in a single release. Collaboration Messaging Framework also pre
seeds all B2B messages so implementation is reduced to
task (pre-seeded if using a partner with pre-built integration) and 1 trading partner setup task.
Selecting a packaged solution from one of Oracle’s strategic B2B Service Provider partners
toward having a complete, end-to-end solution that is cost
integration work is either pre-built or provided as a service (e.g. trading partner onboarding).
Traditional B2B/EDI implementations can take months and onboarding new trading partners may take weeks or
even months. With Collaboration Messaging Framework and a B2B Service Provider with a pre
integration, this process will be reduced to days for both implementati
Conclusion
Automation and standardization resulting in higher quality, cost savings and operational efficiency h
the goal of B2B. Unfortunately, costly custom integration/development, long implementation cy
B2B standards have prevented many organizations from fully realizing the benefits offered by B2B. Furthermore,
organizations that have successfully implemented B2B may
trading partner community due to the high cost of onboarding new trading partners.
Oracle has solved this problem by implementing a B2B M
fast and easy to implement. This approach not only reduces the cost of
but it also opens new possibilities to expand the number of trading partners using B2B and fully realize all of
benefits associated with automation and standardization.
For any remaining trading partners that are not fully automated due to size, technology or other constraints, Oracle’s
supply chain collaboration strategy offers alternatives as well as number of other value
collaboration and visibility with your trading partners.
required to support this process in a single release. Collaboration Messaging Framework also pre-builds and pre
implementation is reduced to 1 system configuration task, 1 B2B Service Provider setup
built integration) and 1 trading partner setup task.
Selecting a packaged solution from one of Oracle’s strategic B2B Service Provider partners is yet another step
solution that is cost-effective and can be implemented very quickly. All of the
built or provided as a service (e.g. trading partner onboarding).
tations can take months and onboarding new trading partners may take weeks or
even months. With Collaboration Messaging Framework and a B2B Service Provider with a pre-built, packaged
days for both implementation and trading partner onboarding.
Automation and standardization resulting in higher quality, cost savings and operational efficiency has always been
the goal of B2B. Unfortunately, costly custom integration/development, long implementation cycles and multiple
B2B standards have prevented many organizations from fully realizing the benefits offered by B2B. Furthermore,
organizations that have successfully implemented B2B may be fully automated with only a small percentage of their
cost of onboarding new trading partners.
problem by implementing a B2B Messaging strategy that is complete, efficient and extremely
fast and easy to implement. This approach not only reduces the cost of implementation, maintenance and support,
but it also opens new possibilities to expand the number of trading partners using B2B and fully realize all of the
automation and standardization.
re not fully automated due to size, technology or other constraints, Oracle’s
supply chain collaboration strategy offers alternatives as well as number of other value-add features to optimize
collaboration and visibility with your trading partners.
builds and pre-
1 system configuration task, 1 B2B Service Provider setup
nother step
effective and can be implemented very quickly. All of the
tations can take months and onboarding new trading partners may take weeks or
built, packaged
always been
cles and multiple
B2B standards have prevented many organizations from fully realizing the benefits offered by B2B. Furthermore,
be fully automated with only a small percentage of their
essaging strategy that is complete, efficient and extremely
implementation, maintenance and support,
the
re not fully automated due to size, technology or other constraints, Oracle’s
add features to optimize
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