Chris Barton
Co-Founder & CEO Drafter
Jiga
The startup specializes in sourcing parts through a streamlined procurement platform that connects manufacturers with suppliers, ensuring quick and cost-effective transactions. This approach addresses the inefficiencies and delays commonly faced in traditional supply chain processes.
- Enterprise Software
- Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
- Software Only
Updated 22 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$4MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
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Product
Problem
Sourcing custom manufactured parts often involves inefficient manual processes, fragmented communication, and a lack of transparency, leading to delays and increased costs. Traditional methods lack a centralized platform for managing RFQs, comparing quotes, and tracking orders, making it difficult for businesses to optimize their supply chain.
Solution
Jiga offers a streamlined procurement platform that connects businesses with vetted manufacturers, providing a centralized solution for sourcing custom parts. The platform simplifies the RFQ process, enabling users to quickly obtain competitive quotes and compare pricing and lead times side-by-side. Jiga facilitates direct collaboration with manufacturing partners, ensuring clear communication and efficient feedback on design for manufacturability (DFM). By managing the entire process from quoting to delivery, Jiga reduces friction, improves transparency, and guarantees the quality and on-time delivery of custom manufactured parts.
Target Audience
Jiga's primary customers are engineers, product designers, and procurement professionals in industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and consumer goods, who require custom manufactured parts.
Features
- RFQ management tools for creating and distributing requests for quotes
- Quote comparison functionality to evaluate pricing, lead times, and supplier capabilities
- Direct communication channels for collaboration with vetted manufacturers
- Support for various manufacturing processes including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, and injection molding
- Order tracking and management features to monitor the production process
- Secure platform with NDA protection to safeguard intellectual property
- Compliant with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 90003 standards, with partners holding AS 9100D and ISO 13485:2016 certifications
- Support for a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, and specialty materials