--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-xanadu-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3ax bundleId : - delta3ax --- # Combined Manufacturing Commercial Operations release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia # Combined Manufacturing Commercial Operations release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 10 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Combined Manufacturing Commercial Operations Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Australia This consolidated release notes document guides ServiceNow customers through the key updates, new features, changes, and activation information for Manufacturing Commercial Operations (MCO) upgrades from the Xanadu release family to the Australia release family. It assists customers in preparing for the upgrade by summarizing enhancements and important considerations across all intermediate releases including Yokohama, Zurich, and Australia. Show full answer Show less ## New Features * **Order Exceptions and Dispute Management (Xanadu):** Automates management of order exceptions through case types that consolidate change requests and enable task assignment for team collaboration. * **Sales Contract Automation (Xanadu):** Streamlines creation of sales contracts from customer-approved quotes with CM Pro integration, improving accuracy and dispute resolution. * **User Roles and Dealer Framework (Yokohama):** Introduces user role definitions and a dealer framework to manage daily activities and real-time insights. Sales promotion data models support bulk import with customization on CSM or Business Location Service Portals. * **Multi-line Item Case Tracking (Yokohama):** Enables tracking of multiple line items on a single case through the Business Portal, improving request visibility. * **Catalog Item Copying (Yokohama):** Supports copying catalog items from Service Catalog to Remote Catalog in Service Exchange, reducing duplication effort. * **B2B Self-service Ordering (Yokohama):** Allows B2B customers to configure products and place orders via the Sales CRM self-service portal. * **MCO Landing Page (Australia):** Provides role-based views of claims, pre-authorization requests, and key metrics for claims agents and warranty assessors. * **Fraudulent Claim Detection (Australia):** Uses anomaly detection rules on claim case lines to auto-approve valid claims or route suspicious claims for review with an audit trail. * **Quality Investigation Management (Australia):** QIM playbook facilitates product non-conformance case creation, automated triage, task assignment, and remediation planning with system-recommended actions. * **FSM Integration (Australia):** Integrates QIM with Field Service Management to generate FSM work orders for on-site verification and remediation directly from quality records. * **ServiceNow AI Platform Licensing (Australia):** Introduces three AI licensing tiers (Foundation, Advanced, Prime) providing access to varying AI capabilities and workflows based on entitlement. ## Changes and Deprecations * **Now LLM Service Deprecation (Australia):** The Now LLM Service is no longer the default language model for new or inactive AI assets; a third-party model is now the default though manual selection of Now LLM remains possible. * No other feature removals or deprecations were reported from Xanadu through Australia. ## Activation and Installation Manufacturing Commercial Operations is available exclusively via the ServiceNow Store. Customers must request installation through the Store and follow configuration guidance specific to their release. Cumulative release notes and version history are maintained on the ServiceNow Store site to assist with upgrade planning and app management. ## Browser and Accessibility Requirements * ServiceNow Workspace does not support mobile devices, Internet Explorer, or legacy Microsoft Edge. Use Microsoft Edge Chromium or other supported browsers for optimal experience. * The Coral theme includes a dark mode option to improve readability and reduce eye strain. ## Key Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers * **Improved operational efficiency:** Automate exception management, contract creation, and claim processing, reducing manual effort and errors. * **Enhanced collaboration:** Enable role-specific dashboards, task assignments, and integration with FSM to streamline cross-team workflows. * **Greater data accuracy and traceability:** Consolidate order changes and claims in structured cases with audit trails and anomaly detection. * **Self-service capabilities:** Empower dealers and B2B customers with portals to place orders, track promotions, and manage claims. * **AI-powered insights:** Leverage ServiceNow AI Platform tiers and automated fraud detection to boost productivity and decision-making. By understanding these features and changes, ServiceNow customers can better prepare for their Manufacturing Commercial Operations upgrade to Australia, ensuring smoother transitions and unlocking new efficiencies in their manufacturing business processes. Consolidated page of all release notes for Manufacturing Commercial Operations from Xanadu to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Manufacturing Commercial Operations release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu to Australia. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." ## Important information for upgrading Manufacturing Commercial Operations to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-manufacturingcommercialoperations-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Manufacturing Commercial Operations. {#dfrn3-manufacturingcommercialoperations-summary__entry__12} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | [Automate the order exceptions management process with Manufacturing Commercial Operations Exception and Dispute Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=manufacturing-edm-exploring&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Streamline operational tasks by using the order exceptions case type. Enable greater visibility and traceability into cases and order exceptions by capturing all the change requests for orders and order line items in a consolidated case with case lines. Manage and track the progress by creating case tasks for other team members or assign case lines to other agents. [Create a sales contract from customer-approved quotes with integration with CM Pro](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=manufacturing-cso-exploring&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Automate the process of creating contracts from customer-approved quotes, improve data accuracy, and streamline dispute resolution by allocating responsibilities between parties. | | Yokohama | [Manufacturing Commercial Operations users](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=manufacturing-explore&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : User roles provide the information on the users and their responsibilities. [Dealer](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=dealer-data-model-overview&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : The dealer framework helps you manage the day-to-day business activities and monitor the real-time data insight. Note: Q2 release includes only the data model and not the playbook. [Sales Promotion data model](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sales-promotion-campaign-claims&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : The sales promotion framework helps the OEM to publish the promotions and the dealers to raise the claims against these promotions after the product sales transaction is completed. Note: Q2 release includes only the data model and not the playbook. The sales promotion supports bulk import functionality. To enable bulk import, you must customize it on existing CSM or Business Location Service Portal (BLSP) portals. [Install Manufacturing Commercial Operations plugin](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=manufacturing-commercial-operations-plugins&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : List of all the plugins that are installed with Manufacturing Commercial Operations plugin. [Support multiple line items on a case to track requests on the Business Portal​](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=manufacturing-using&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Capture and track requests for multiple items on the Business Portal.​ Case line items, case tasks, and case line tasks all appear on the case page​. [Enable copy of catalog items from Service Catalog to Remote Catalog in Service Exchange](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=mco-using-servicebridge-manufacturers&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Eliminate duplication effort in Remote Catalog creation and maintenance​, by enabling the copying of standard portal catalog items. This process eliminates the need to manually recreate Service Catalog items in the Service Exchange Remote Catalog. [View products from the catalog and place orders directly through the Sales CRM self-service portal](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=mco-som-using&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) : Enable B2B customers to configure products and place orders via an uptake of the Sales Customer Relationship Management self-service order placement portal​.​ | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | [MCO landing page](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=mco-landing-page&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : The MCO core landing page surfaces role-based views of claims, pre-authorization requests, and key processing metrics for claims agents and warranty assessors. [Summarize fraudulent claim detection](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=mco-summarize-fraudulent-claim-detection&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Anomaly-detection rules scan claim case lines against historical patterns and thresholds to identify fraudulent claims, flagging inflated amounts, frequency anomalies, and suspicious submission patterns. Claims meeting approval thresholds auto-approve with audit trail recording. Claims exceeding thresholds or exhibiting anomalies route to designated reviewers for investigation and disposition. [Create a product non-conformance case using playbook](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=mco-playbook-create-non-conformance&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : QIM playbook enables you to create remediation action plans and access system-recommended correction actions. It automatically triages non-conformance records, assigns owners, and creates tasks based on historical patterns. [ServiceNow product tiers](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ai-native-sku-overview&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : The ServiceNow AI Platform now brings you a new AI experience with three licensing tiers available: * Foundation: AI basics to deliver insights * Advanced: AI to boost productivity across relevant use cases * Prime: Act autonomously with all AI assets, and create your own Depending on your license, you will have access to certain application features, generative AI skills, agentic workflows, and AI agents. [FSM integration](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=mco-fsm-integration&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : QIM integrates with FSM to support quality actions that require on-site intervention. When an NC or QI record identifies a need for field verification, containment, or remediation action, you can create an FSM work order directly from within QIM. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Manufacturing Commercial Operations features. {#dfrn3-manufacturingcommercialoperations-summary__entry__22} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | [Now LLM service deprecation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=exploring-large-language-models&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : The Now LLM Service is no longer the default model provider for new or inactive AI assets. A third-party LLM is now selected by default, while existing configurations using the Now LLM Service continue unchanged. The Now LLM Service is still available for manual selection. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Manufacturing Commercial Operations features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-manufacturingcommercialoperations-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Australia, some Manufacturing Commercial Operations features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-manufacturingcommercialoperations-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Manufacturing Commercial Operations. {#dfrn3-manufacturingcommercialoperations-summary__entry__52} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | Install Manufacturing applications by requesting them from the ServiceNow Store. For details on installing the applications, see [Configuring Manufacturing Commercial Operations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=configuring-manufacturing-foundation&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US). Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US). | | Yokohama | Activation information : Install Manufacturing applications by requesting them from the ServiceNow Store. For details on installing the applications, see [Configuring Manufacturing Commercial Operations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=configuring-manufacturing-foundation&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US). Important: Manufacturing Commercial Operations is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Zurich | Activation information : Install Manufacturing Commercial Operations by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). Important: Manufacturing Commercial Operations is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Australia | Activation information : Install Manufacturing Commercial Operations by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) to view all the available apps, and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US). Important: Manufacturing Commercial Operations is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Manufacturing Commercial Operations we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-manufacturingcommercialoperations-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Manufacturing Commercial Operations we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-manufacturingcommercialoperations-summary__entry__72} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Browser requirements : ServiceNow workspace doesn't support mobile devices, Internet Explorer, or Microsoft Edge. Instead, use Microsoft Edge - Chromium or one of the other supported browsers listed in [Browser support](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=browser-support&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). | | Australia | Browser requirements : ServiceNow workspace doesn't support mobile devices, Internet Explorer, or Microsoft Edge. Instead, use Microsoft Edge - Chromium or one of the other supported browsers listed in [Browser support](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=browser-support&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US). | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Manufacturing Commercial Operations, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-manufacturingcommercialoperations-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Accessibility information : Dark theme : The new Coral theme includes a dark theme option for web and mobile experiences. This option is commonly used to alleviate eye strain and improve readability. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Manufacturing Commercial Operations we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-manufacturingcommercialoperations-summary__entry__92} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Manufacturing Commercial Operations we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-manufacturingcommercialoperations-summary__entry__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | * Capture change requests for orders and order line items with Order Exceptions Case Management for Manufacturing Commercial Operations. Manage and track the progress by creating case tasks for other team members or assign case lines to other agents effectively. * Enable manufacturers, customers, suppliers, channels, and partners to connect and track services directly between instances without configuring and maintaining custom integrations. Service Exchange for Manufacturing Commercial Operations was enhanced and updated in the Xanadu release. * Enable Service Exchange for Manufacturing Commercial Operations to help with the following tasks: * Enables manufacturers to adopt new features, publish product offerings, and provide uninterrupted service to their customers who haven't upgraded. * Assesses entitlements for compatibility before synchronizing them to customers, suppliers, channels, and partners. * Supports automated synchronization of configuration data between manufacturers and customer instances. Enables customers, suppliers, channels, and partners to run specific processes before synchronizing tasks with their manufacturers. See [Exploring Manufacturing Commercial Operations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=manufacturing-explore&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Yokohama | * Enable manufacturers, customers, suppliers, channels, and partners to connect and track services directly between instances without configuring and maintaining custom integrations. * Enable B2B customers to configure products and place orders via an uptake of the Sales Customer Relationship Management self-service order placement feature. * Transform emails into interactions rather than cases with email interactions. * Enable the dealer and sales promotion framework and its user role and responsibilities. * Configure the Manufacturing Commercial Operations plugins. See [Exploring Manufacturing Commercial Operations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=manufacturing-explore&family=yokohama&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Zurich | * Create recall campaigns and claims to manage recall campaigns and streamline collaboration with dealers to resolve claims. * Create repair claims to streamline collaboration with dealers to submit and resolve claims for repairs performed under warranty. * Create sales promotions and claims to manage sales promotion campaigns and to streamline collaboration with dealers to resolve claims. * Create phases and sub phases in the recall campaign to enable the manager to launch it for selected assets, and notify the targeted dealers. * Submit pre-authorization requests to confirm whether certain parts, fees, or repairs are covered under a warranty or service contract. * Create non-conformance (NC) and quality investigation (QI) cases to capture quality problems, coordinate investigations, and collaborate with stakeholders throughout resolution. See [Explore](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=manufacturing-explore&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | [Australia Patch 5](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=australia-patch-5&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) * Starting with Zurich Patch 12, ServiceNow Otto® is the new AI experience brand. This change is reflected in the name of ServiceNow products, including Now Assist for Manufacturing Commercial Operations. Your product entitlements remain unchanged. Check your entitlements to determine your access to specific features. * The CSM/FSM workspace landing page surfaces assigned claims, pre-authorization requests, and dashboard widgets with claims volume and value insights. * Anomaly-detection rules enable auto-approval or flagging of repair claim case lines for human review based on eligibility thresholds and historical claim averages. * Repair claim case lines display a suggested action and reason on the panel, giving claim reviewers job-level and claim-level analysis in a single view. * QIM playbook enables creation of remediation action plans and use of system-recommended containment actions. * QIM auto-triages non-conformance records, assigns owners, and generates tasks based on historical patterns. * QIM integrates with FSM, enabling work order creation directly from NC and QI records for on-site verification, containment, or remediation action. See [Manufacturing Commercial Operations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=manufacturing-overview&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]