Global Formula Racing optimizes custom parts manufacturing with Jiga
Global Formula Racing (GFR) faced production challenges with custom parts due to complex supplier communication involving many emails, many spreadsheets, and charts, along with tolerancing issues.
The Challenge
Global Formula Racing (GFR), a collaborative effort between Oregon State University and DHBW Ravensburg, builds a unique Formula-style car every year. Every component is designed and manufactured by students to meet stringent competition requirements, resulting in fully customized, one-of-a-kind parts.
Jiga’s value compared to other companies comes primarily from their operating model. We can talk directly with the manufacturer who’s making the parts for us. If they have a question, they ask us.
Justin Weller
Steering Lead
Managing the production of these custom parts presented several hurdles for GFR. The team had to juggle a vast network of sponsors and suppliers, managing communications through countless emails, spreadsheets, and Gantt charts.
Partnering with Jiga allows us to lift design constraints and explore complex solutions that we otherwise wouldn’t have been able to explore.
Devin Pham
Team Captain
Tolerancing and part drawing issues also created delays in production, making it difficult to maintain quality and efficiency.
The Solution
Jiga solved GFR’s manufacturing challenges by providing direct supplier communication, eliminating the inefficiencies of middlemen. With Jiga, GFR could quickly resolve issues and maintain full control over the production process.
Jiga’s intuitive platform simplified every step, from uploading designs to placing orders, keeping the team on track. Parts were delivered in under two weeks, significantly boosting their workflow efficiency.
One of the most impressive parts about Jiga’s service was the turnaround time. From part upload to ordering and then finally receiving the part was less than two weeks.
Justin Weller
Steering Lead
The Results
Better supply chain
visibility
With Jiga, GFR streamlined supplier communication, reducing manual work and improving order tracking.
Enhanced
design flexibility
Jiga simplified sourcing and collaboration, allowing GFR to explore complex designs with ease.
Faster
lead times
GFR cut turnaround times to under two weeks, speeding up production using Jiga's platform.
Improved
control
Jiga’s direct supplier access gave GFR full oversight while ensuring a seamless workflow.
Jiga streamlines the overall manufacturing process while still allowing us to retain a lot of the control. Outsourcing parts could not have been made simpler.
Devin Pham
Team Captain
