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OTM & GTM 26A: Highlights, Testing Priorities & Upgrade Readiness
Deployment window: Varies by region & cloud pod — confirm in your Oracle Cloud Maintenance schedule
In this issue
OTM 26A Release Highlights
Redwood UI Modernization (Context)
Oracle continues to modernize OTM and GTM user interfaces using Redwood design standards, aligned with the broader Fusion Cloud experience. In 26A, this appears primarily through enhanced workbenches and updated execution flows. While core business logic remains unchanged, customers should expect incremental UI behavior differences and should validate role access, personalization, and user training impacts during UAT. Reference
Enhanced Workbench productivity
Usability upgrades (advanced sort, grouping, personalization) to speed planner workflows.
What it means: Faster planning and fewer clicks for day-to-day dispatching—especially in exception-heavy operations. Reference
Work Assignment sequencing flexibility
Insert shipments within an assignment (not just appended), supporting dynamic re-sequencing.
What it means: Planners can adapt routes (backhauls, add-ons, reprioritization) without rebuilding assignments. Reference
Improved Shipment Actuals processing
Better support for order swapping and warehouse-driven changes, reducing manual correction.
What it means: Cleaner execution data and fewer downstream disputes when real-world changes occur at the dock. Reference
Mobile execution detail capture
Add line details in Shipment Actuals from mobile flows for cleaner execution records.
What it means: More accurate “field truth” improves visibility, customer updates, and settlement accuracy. Reference
Integration hardening
Stricter REST attribute parsing and header profile controls to improve API governance and consistency.
What it means: Integrations may surface validation issues sooner—great for data quality, but plan targeted regression on critical message flows. Reference
GTM 26A Release Highlights
Work queues for more objects
Extend work queues to transactions/declarations to streamline assignment and throughput.
What it means: Faster case handling and better workload distribution across compliance teams. Reference
Inline edit & mass update for dates
Update key date fields directly in finder results/workbenches to improve data accuracy.
What it means: Less rework and fewer stuck transactions caused by missing/incorrect trade dates. Reference
AI-assisted classification proposals
New automation agent action to propose classifications using embedded machine learning and thresholds.
What it means: Teams can reduce manual classification effort while keeping controls via confidence/threshold settings. Reference
Inbound control-screening results via integration
Support inbound authorization/control screening results using XML or REST.
What it means: Better automation for restricted-party and control screening outcomes—fewer manual uploads and faster clearance. Reference
Bulk document download on trade transactions
Download multiple documents at once instead of one-by-one.
What it means: Faster audit prep and easier exception management for documentation-heavy shipments. Reference
Note: Feature availability can vary by pod/region; confirm against your environment.
Important Administrative & IT Considerations
Opt-in features becoming mandatory
Some capabilities previously controlled via opt-in are now enabled by default and may disappear from the Opt-in UI.
What it means: Behavior can change after the quarterly update even if you “did nothing.” Review expired opt-ins and validate affected flows in regression/UAT. Reference
Integration & API validation
REST and data-handling refinements can tighten validation and expose previously tolerated payload issues.
What it means: Prioritize end-to-end testing for your critical interfaces (ERP/OM, WMS, carriers, brokers). Watch for stricter parsing, headers, and export behaviors. Reference
Role readiness for enhanced workbenches
Teams using Enhanced Workbench (including dock/appointment flows) should confirm roles/privileges and training readiness.
What it means: Avoid “it worked yesterday” disruptions on go-live week by validating access and key screens early in UAT. Reference
Deprecated Functionality Reminder
Legacy “Manage Appointments” removed
Customers should use the Enhanced Workbench Dock Scheduling capabilities going forward.
What it means: If any user guides, SOPs, or training materials still reference the legacy screen, update them now to avoid operational delays post-update. Reference
Oracle Supply Chain & Manufacturing 26A Spotlight (YouTube)
How Propero De‑risks OTM & GTM Upgrades
Regression Testing — Real data, prioritized scenarios for OTM & GTM.
Release Impact Assessment — Early analysis of Oracle notes, dependencies, and known issues.
Continuous Monitoring — Checks during and after the window to catch regressions early.
Optimization Advisory — Quick wins across planning, integrations, screening, and compliance.
OTM & GTM 26A is not about headline features — it’s about operational polish and platform maturity. Customers who proactively review administrative changes and planner workflows will avoid surprises and get the most value from this release.
If you would like support assessing the impact of 26A on your environment or preparing a focused regression test plan, please reach out to your OTM support team.
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