Jules provides a specialized platform for the recycling industry that automates trade execution, document verification, and internal communications, enhancing operational efficiency. By streamlining processes from order placement to payment and offering real-time insights, Jules enables recyclers to manage their procurement and sales activities more effectively, reducing reliance on spreadsheets and manual data entry.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Recycling companies often rely on manual processes and disparate systems like spreadsheets and email for trade execution, document verification, and internal communication, leading to inefficiencies and data silos. This reliance on outdated methods hinders their ability to scale operations and make informed decisions.
Solution
Jules provides a comprehensive platform designed to automate and streamline the entire trade lifecycle for recycling companies. The platform digitizes processes from order placement to payment, offering features such as automated document verification using AI, real-time position reporting, and a customer/vendor portal to centralize communications. By integrating these functions into a single system, Jules eliminates the need for multiple software solutions and manual data entry, improving operational efficiency and providing live insights for better decision-making. The platform also includes tools for contract management, shipment processing, and price fixation, ensuring accurate pricing and timely execution of tasks.
Target Audience
Jules targets small trading houses, multi-million ton recyclers, overseas importers, bulk shippers, and non-ferrous metal traders within the recycling industry.
Features
- AI-powered document verification for Bills of Lading (BOLs) and Letters of Credit (LOCs)
- Customer and vendor portal for streamlined communication and reduced back-office workload
- Real-time position reports and tracking data for improved visibility on procurement and sales activities
- Live alerts for margin protection and cost control
- Mobile app for improved collaboration between sales and admin teams, enabling offline and online deal recording
- Advanced contract and supplier management with 360° supplier profiles and dormant supplier alerts
- Live container tracking from 70+ shipping lines
- Hedging module to link physical and paper positions for accurate margin computation
- Integration with scales at port terminals for seamless bulk data uploading
- Customizable dashboards with 150+ templates for commercial, management, accounts, and logistics teams