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Lead times on the combination of node and item level (B2B)

we propose the following enhancement:​ For calculating ESD and EDD, OOB OMS should consider lead times based on the combination of Node (Ship Node) and Item level. Additionally, the selection of parameters to be considered—individually or in combi...
about 9 hours ago in Order Management (OnPrem & OMoC) 0 Submitted

For calculating ESD and EDD of Sales Order, OMS should consider receiving calendar too

we propose the following enhancement:​ - For calculating ESD and EDD, OOB OMS should take in consideration both the Ship Node and Receiving Node calendars for Sales Orders too​
about 9 hours ago in Order Management (OnPrem & OMoC) 0 Submitted

Whenever the receiving node is marked as "OFF" in OrderHub, the system should prevent order creation.​ In case the order is created and the receiving node is inactive, automatically move order to a "Backordered" status during scheduling, regardless of the AssumeInfiniteInventory flag or actual inventory maintenance in OMS.​

IBM Sterling OMS currently supports backordering only when the Ship Node is marked as dirty and the AssumeInfiniteInventory flag is either set to 'N' or null.​ In this setup, if the inventory is not maintained and AssumeInfiniteInventory = Y, the ...
about 9 hours ago in Order Management (OnPrem & OMoC) 0 Submitted

Enable SIP to securely publish/subscribe to Kafka topics using mutual TLS authentication for secure data exchange

We are currently in the process of deploying SIP services on AWS. As part of this initiative, we need to integrate with our existing Kafka infrastructure at Adidas, which enforces mutual TLS (mTLS) authentication. To support this, we are exploring...
about 11 hours ago in Intelligent Promising 0 Submitted

Return Order for component level not allowing in Call Center but it is allowing in Order Hub

Hi Team, We are testing the use where trying to create return for the component level. Steps: 1. We have created Bundle Item with Bundle Fulfillment Mode as Ship Independent(00) along with component items- Shared XML in the document. 2. Order crea...
about 23 hours ago in Call Center 0 Submitted

Enhance CLI with Inbound/Outbound Access Expiry Management and More Specific Failure Return Codes

Add commands to the IBM Sterling CLI to manage inbound/outbound access expiration dates and generate new ones, and include more granular return codes for failures. Description:Currently, IBM Sterling CLI provides a basic return code of 0 for succe...
27 days ago in Order Management (OnPrem & OMoC) 0 Submitted

Open Search Tool missing Save Result Option

1. Open Search Tool missing Save Result Option2. Open Search Tool Search result displays only 500 records - Does not have pagination Both available in previous search tool provided by IBM. With latest update to Open Search we lost access to above ...
about 1 month ago in Self Service Tool 0 Submitted

API to recompute network availability for a list of items

Request to have an API to initiate network availability recompute for a specified distribution group and item list. The item can either be a child (SKU) or a parent item (SKN). The existing API solely accommodates either the entire network or a li...
about 1 month ago in Intelligent Promising 0 Submitted

View Only access to Draft Order details

We can't view Draft Order details either from Call Center or from Order HUB when View Only access permissions are provided. IBM suggested to submit future enhancement request.
about 1 month ago in Call Center 0 Submitted

When a scheduled work order that initiated a purchase via reservation is changed it should not be allowed to be closed or moved without addressing the impacted Purchase Requisition(s) or Purchase Order(s)

You are committing dollars to purchase products that may not be used for a long period of time or potentially ever. Giving visibility to operations and supply chain will allow for better decision making before work is cancelled or deferred.
about 1 month ago in Inventory Visibility 0 Submitted