What is a Production Catalog?
You know the drill: every time you need a new batch of the same part, you're re-quoting, re-negotiating, and re-entering specs you've already locked in. A production catalog puts an end to that. It's where you define your parts, lock in supplier pricing, and release batch orders whenever you're ready, without starting from scratch each time.
Is it a purchase order?
No. Creating a production catalog doesn't trigger manufacturing and doesn't cost you anything. Think of it as your game plan for a part you'll need repeatedly. You set the total quantity, pick your supplier, and confirm pricing upfront. Then you pull the trigger on actual orders batch by batch, on your schedule.
What can I do with it?
Say you need 1,500 brackets over the next year, but you only have warehouse space for 500 at a time. Set up a production catalog for 1,500 units with your preferred supplier, then release three batches of 500 whenever you're ready, in January, May, and September, or whenever makes sense for your timeline.
You can also use it to:
- Track how many units you've ordered vs. how many are left
- Keep pricing consistent across batches instead of re-quoting every time
- Give your supplier advance visibility into upcoming demand so they can plan capacity
Does the supplier commit to the pricing?
The supplier quotes prices and lead times based on the quantities in the catalog. However, if you order smaller batches or change the timeline, pricing may be adjusted - unless you have a commercial agreement in place that locks in terms for specific volumes and timeframes.
When do I pay?
You pay when you issue a batch order from the catalog, not when you create the catalog itself.
How to create a Production Catalog
1. Create new production catalog
💡 Sending a request for a production catalog quote does not create a production order.
- Add parts and specifications
Add your custom parts by drag & drop or from your parts library. For each part, attach drawings and
- Set quantities
Production catalog tracks quantities in two ways:
- Per batch = how many units in each repeat order/run.
- Per production catalog= the total planned quantity across all batches.
On the Configure screen, set:
- Est. Qty (Per Batch)
- Est. Total Qty (Per production catalog)
- Use + Add batches qty to plan multiple batch quantities.
- Create batch orders
Once your production catalog is active, go to the catalog page, set the quantity for your next order, review the matching unit price, and click Create a batch order. Jiga creates a new manufacturing order based on the catalog details. Before creating each batch, confirm the shipping address and delivery expectations.
- Track batch history
The Batches section on the catalog page shows all orders created from this catalog, including batch number, quantity, unit price, total price, delivery date, status, and inspection status.
- Revise the catalog
If anything changes: drawings, quantities, requirements, or supplier preferences - use Revise production catalog (top-right). Revisions maintain a clear history of what changed and when, and are sent to the supplier for approval.