Hub Version 2.2
2.2 – API Foundation and DCM Enhancements
This release lays the groundwork for API integration as we introduce our first API endpoint and enhances the Data Collection Module by making it more flexible and subtle UI enhancements to streamline workflows.
What’s Included:
First API Endpoint and Documentation
We’ve released our first API endpoint as part of our long-term integration strategy. This initial endpoint allows partners and customers an alternative way to integrate with our platform, complimenting our current integration capabilities.
API key management and integration setup is now accessible via a new “Integrations” section in the UI.
API documentation is available to guide developers in authenticating and making requests.
This foundational release supports future extensibility and automation use cases.
Internal User Assignment in DCM
We’ve enhanced the flexibility of Data Collection Module (DCM) assignments by allowing internal users to be selected as Reporting Contacts, in addition to guest users. This enables greater control over workflow configuration and aligns with customer feedback around internal accountability.
UI Enhancements to File Upload Modal
We’ve made small but impactful changes to the ‘Upload’ modal in DCM to improve usability and field clarity during the file upload process. These enhancements ensure smoother data submission and a more intuitive experience for users.
Changed:
Internal users can now be assigned as Reporting Contacts in DCM.
New “Integrations” section in the UI for managing API keys and viewing documentation.
Minor UI refinements in the DCM file upload modal.
Removed:
None
This release reflects our ongoing commitment to building extensible, flexible, and user-friendly solutions.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to support@veratrak.com.
Hub Version 2.1
Platform Enhancements and Security Update
The latest release introduces essential security enhancements to improve platform protection, reliability, and compliance. These updates ensure a more secure
experience while maintaining all existing functionality.
What’s Included:
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Implementation
We have introduced Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to enhance security across the platform. Users will now be required to verify their identity through an
additional authentication step when logging in.
MFA is managed through Auth0, ensuring a seamless and secure verification process.
Supports authentication via authenticator apps.
Provides an extra layer of security to protect user accounts and sensitive data.
Security and Infrastructure Enhancements
Strengthened access controls and authentication measures.
Optimised platform security settings to align with industry best practices.
Changed:
None
Removed:
None
These updates reinforce our commitment to providing a secure and reliable platform. If you have any questions, please reach out to our support team.
Hub Version 2.0 (11/2024)
Added
Bi-directional dataflow now allows partners to send and receive messages
Broker rules can be configured independently for sender and receiver partners
Broker rules can be terminated after execution for fine grained process flow and improved testing
In addition to file name control data extraction, the platform now supports control data extraction from XML file content
Session timeout is added to log out users after 15 minutes of inactivity for security improvement
Transaction Monitor now displays additional steps for custom functions, control data and business rule details for better visibility into the background process
Additional error types and error detail available within Transaction Monitor
Changed
Broker rules are now configurable with a “test mode” indicator
Improved message routing for better performance
Improved blockchain engine for better performance
Removed
Emissions data uploads via the Data Collection Module are removed from the Transaction Monitor, as these transactions are processed in a different flow for performance improvement.
Fixed
Pulling files from an FTP server threw an error if the configuration is set to “Archive” and the file already exists in the archive folder
Hub Version 1.4 (5/2024)
Changed
Internal improvements related to file transfer scalability
Miscellaneous improvements and enhancements
Hub Version 1.3.3 (3/2024)
Added
Introducing the Tasks Tab: Guest users can now keep track of outstanding data upload tasks under the new Tasks tab.
Tailored Insights: Guest users can now access relevant Warehouse Emissions data directly from the Emissions Dashboard tab, providing insights specific to their assigned warehouses.
Simplified User Addition: Existing users can now be seamlessly added to warehouses by searching for them using their email address.
Changed
We’ve implemented a copy change on the Call-to-Action (CTA) button within email notifications.
Hub Version 1.3.2 (1/2024)
Added
User Experience
Users can now use the same credentials to access multiple work areas across the Hub platform
Data Collection Module
An additional column now displays for “Warehouse Name” to help users with multiple warehouse access distinguish transactions across different warehouses
Changed
Alerts
The Alerts management page has been redesigned for improved user experience to facilitate assigning alerts to users and alert rule management
Groups
Users can select Edit Group from the side drawer
Email Notifications
Minor copy changes
Enhancements for links to direct users to proper work area
Data Collection
During data submission, data collection templates are sorted A-Z
Removed
Breadcrumbs have been removed from upper navigation menu
Hub Version 1.3.1 (1/2024)
Changed
Transaction Monitor
New tool for JSON file previewing within the app
Data Collection
Refactoring improvements
Warehouses
Refactoring improvements
Notifications & Reminders
Notifications & email reminders service improvements
Bug fixes
Design and User Experience
The entire Hub platform UI has been restyled to a new theme
User Groups and User Profile management have been redesigned
Miscellaneous improvements for users with access to multiple work areas
Responsiveness improvements for various screen resolutions
Minor UI enhancements
Bug fixes
Miscellaneous
Security improvements
Code quality and structure improvements
Removed
None
Hub Version 1.3 (12/2023)
We are pleased to announce the launch of The Hub 1.3 version which has successfully completed our development and quality procedures. Included below is the list applicable of enhancements, changes, bug fixes, and deprecations.
Added
Warehouse List
Users can now add Warehouses, view and update Warehouse details, and manage Warehouse information.
Each warehouse can have an onboarding status, address, and Data Collection templates related to carbon emissions data assigned.
Internal permissioned users can add new or existing contacts and link them with their respective warehouses.
These contacts can be assigned as responsible for providing carbon emissions data that they can use for future reporting.
All actions and changes inside the Warehouse are recorded in the Warehouse history.
Data Collection Module
The newly introduced Data Collection module has been created to provide customers with a way to collect data from supply chain partners in either file format, or manual entry.
Files in csv format can now be uploaded, viewed, and recorded using the File Upload feature within the Data Collection Module.
To learn more about an uploaded file, transaction-related file details display to provide transformation and and data transfer details.
Users can filter the File Upload results based on specific dates and status.
Data Collection Templates
The Data Collection Module is driven by data templates for specific use cases, designed to support both simple and more complex data capture.
In this version the Templates can be accessed by users for Carbon Emissions reporting. Each templates is designed to provide users with assistance with accurately collect carbon emissions data and avoid errors.
The initial Data Collection templates are focused exclusively on supply chain partner carbon emissions reporting, and support both:
Required inputs for the Hub system to generate carbon emissions calculation; and
Self-reported emissions calculations within the file
Manual entry templates and file-based templates can be previewed or downloaded, respectively, for users to prepare for data submission.
Notifications
Users will receive notifications indicating if they have been added to a Warehouse.
Notifications on file upload results for emissions calculations have also been introduced so that users receive confirmation of the file result.
Changed
Dashboard
The Dashboard has been enhanced with both Carbon Emissions and Warehouse metrics and statistics, including:
the latest month’s aggregate totals for carbon emissions data reporting
the latest month's Warehouse statistics for onboarding and reporting.
Added filter by reporting date and onboarding and reporting statuses.
Notifications
UX/UI improvements to the system-generated email notifications
Bug fixes
Please find further details in our help articles.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to support@veratrak.com.
Hub Version 1.2 (08/2023)
We are pleased to announce the launch of The Hub 1.2 version which has successfully completed our development and quality procedures. Included below is the list applicable of enhancements, changes, bug fixes, and deprecations.
Changed
Transaction Monitor - UX/UI improvements
Transactions are now represented in a single instance in the Transaction Monitor, rather than each step displaying as a unique row in the Transaction Monitor. Additional steps related to a given Transaction ID can be viewed by selecting a transaction to view the step history and additional details.
Audit Trail
Performance Improvements
Notifications
Performance Improvements
Bug fixes
Please find further details in our help articles.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to support@veratrak.com.
Hub Version 1.1 (06/2023)
We are pleased to announce the launch of The Hub 1.1 version. Below you can find out more about the changes that have been introduced with the new version.
Added
Customers will now be notified directly in their ERP system when a message they’ve sent has been successfully delivered to the partner or if it has failed.
In each transaction, you are now able to see when the message has been sent from the Hub to the partner.
You are now able to access your profile settings from any page by clicking on your profile icon in the top bar.
You can clear dates in the date filter with one click of a button.
In the dashboard, we’re now displaying the total count of all errors.
Changed
We’ve added tooltips to all buttons represented by just an icon. This will help users better understand what each button does.
Filters in the audit trail and transaction monitor pages are following the same style guide now.
Date filter is now displaying the date in the DD/MM/YY format.
Please find further details in our help articles.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to support@veratrak.com.
Version 1.0 of The HUB, by Veratrak is launched! (06/2023)
We are pleased to announce the launch of The Hub, by Veratrak, a single, unified platform for managing supply chain partners.
The Hub, by Veratrak links systems across pharmaceutical, logistics and contract manufacturing organisations to facilitate collaboration, improve visibility and generate efficiencies across supply chain operations.
Key benefits
Reduced integration delivery & maintenance costs
By integrating with the Hub, you will no longer require costly maintenance expertise and expensive testing to support integrations over time, reducing time to onboard new supply chain partners and eliminating peer-to-peer integration maintenance.
Technical resiliency & flexibility with every integration
By supporting different file formats such as CSV, XLSX or JSON, and various communication protocols such as AS2 and SFTP the Hub's approach supports existing technical stacks and provides the ability to onboard new partners seamlessly.
Notifications for advanced monitoring
Through notifications of integration message flow events, and dashboards to monitor integration workflows with partners, you gain elevated visibility beyond your four walls.
Safeguard data integrity
Our solution architecture secures data ingested to the Hub through a blockchain network, ensuring leading security and compliance with GxP Data Integrity, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU GMP.
Hub’s User Interface
The HUB’s User Interface provides access to detailed information about message transactions, allows you to manage users & permissions, and configure alerts.
User management
Invite internal and guest users to your dashboard with a fine-grain permission control system to ensure secure access to the platform for your partners.
Inspect transactions and messages
Find and inspect successful and failed message transactions to quickly identify and fix problems.
Set up alerts
Set up email notifications to get instant alerts about failed message transactions.
Audit trail
Inspect the blockchain-enhanced audit trail for user activity and compliance.
Please find further details in our help articles.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to support@veratrak.com.