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TracePharma + TraceLink
TracePharma interoperates with TraceLink-connected trading partners using tenant-scoped AS2 or SFTP presets—ideal when manufacturers or wholesalers already standardize on Opus but you want direct L4 operator UX.
Preset:
tracelink
AS2
SFTP
Pulse ecosystem vendor
TraceLink Opus is the incumbent network for many global manufacturers and mega-wholesalers. TracePharma does not replace Opus on the partner side. You receive and send standards-based EPCIS to TraceLink endpoints your partners configure—or through an Axway gateway when required.
Inbound interoperability
- ✓ AS2 receive with signed MDN for EPCIS 1.2 XML from TraceLink-connected suppliers.
- ✓ SFTP polling when partners drop shipment files to your tenant inbox.
- ✓ Partner adapter normalizes TraceLink envelopes into your L4 receiving workflow.
Outbound & compliance
- ✓ Generate DSCSA-compliant outbound EPCIS for downstream customers on TraceLink.
- ✓ Monitor customer ACK health and surface failed deliveries in exceptions.
- ✓ REST API and outbound webhooks for WMS/ERP automation alongside EPCIS transport.
Typical cutover steps
- 1 Identify which partners send via AS2 vs SFTP on TraceLink.
- 2 Create inbound connections with the TraceLink serialization provider preset in onboarding.
- 3 Exchange AS2 IDs and certificates—or SFTP credentials—with each partner.
- 4 Upload a sample TraceLink shipment on Receiving before production cutover.
Best for
- → Regional wholesalers receiving from TraceLink manufacturers.
- → Mid-market manufacturers shipping to TraceLink wholesalers.
- → Teams leaving Opus network economics but keeping known partner transport paths.
TraceLink interoperability FAQ
- Does TracePharma require TraceLink Opus network enrollment?
- No. TracePharma connects directly to partners you already know via AS2 or SFTP per tenant. You do not need Opus network transaction fees to run your L4 hub on TracePharma.
- Can TracePharma receive from an Axway gateway in front of TraceLink?
- Yes. Many deployments use Axway as middleware. TracePharma supports AS2 natively and HTTPS webhook patterns when a gateway forwards EPCIS to your tenant endpoint.
Connect TraceLink in your tenant
We'll walk through inbound preset setup, test receiving, and ACK monitoring on a profile-tuned demo workspace.