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Introducing New Partner Filtering Features in Meviy Marketplace

Japan's largest manufacturing marketplace, Meviy Marketplace, under the Misumi Group, has announced a significant update that will revolutionize partner selection for manufacturers. Starting March 6, a new feature called the Partner Filtering Function will enable users to choose partners based on specific corporate attributes such as ISO certification, factory location, capital, and number of employees. This addition allows manufacturers to not only rely on AI for automatic matching but also leverage additional criteria that better fit their procurement needs, resulting in a more tailored experience when selecting contractors.

Background of Development

The manufacturing industry is currently facing increased risks in supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical factors, making qualities such as quality assurance, reliable supply, and transaction continuity more critical than ever. In response to this growing concern, domestic manufacturers are accelerating the digital transformation (DX) of their procurement processes, and utilizing AI for enhanced operational efficiency.

In this landscape, the Meviy Marketplace has provided a mechanism for optimal partner suggestions through AI, which has successfully expanded the number of partner businesses and corresponding processing areas. However, feedback from customers highlighted a desire to have more autonomy in selecting partners that meet their quality standards and transaction conditions. Specific needs arose, especially in fields requiring compliance with standards like ISO 13485 and JIS Q 9100 for medical devices and aerospace industries, respectively.

Moreover, recent amendments to the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Basic Law necessitated verification not only of capital but also employee counts in partner assessments, increasing the demand for an understanding of company scale prior to order placement. Addressing these evolving legal standards and practical needs drove the development of this new functionality.

Benefits of the New Partner Filtering Function

The new Partner Filtering Function enhances the partner selection process by enabling users to browse and narrow down potential partners' information according to specific preferences. Utilizing this function allows manufacturers to better understand and mitigate risks related to delivery times, quality, and transaction conditions before they make a selection.

Usage Scenarios

• - Design Engineers in Aerospace and Medical Industries: Quickly identify partners that meet industry-specific quality requirements like ISO 13485 or JIS Q 9100, significantly saving time.
• - Purchasing Agents: By knowing a company's capital and employee numbers beforehand, agents can ensure compliance with the updated regulations and avoid mismatches in transaction conditions.
• - Equipment Design Engineers: Narrow down partners by factory location to immediately select nearby options, thus reducing transportation costs for heavy items.

What is Meviy Marketplace?

Meviy Marketplace is Japan’s largest manufacturing marketplace designed to simplify the procurement of all types of precision machined parts effortlessly. Users can upload design data and rely on AI matching to find suitable manufacturing partners without the need to establish separate accounts for transactions, leading to a significant reduction in the time and effort required to connect and communicate.
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Paving the Future of Manufacturing with Misumi’s Digital Model Shift

The Misumi Group has been a pioneer in transforming manufacturing processes using digital technology. Initiating an internet-based ordering service back in 2000, it established a comprehensive web system for selecting and ordering components. With innovations like Meviy, which allows for automatic quotes based solely on 3D data, Misumi has consistently demonstrated tangible improvements in industrial productivity.

Misumi’s strategy emphasizes a digital model shift as the core of its growth strategy, aiming to provide new value to customers through enhanced procurement services that drive cost reductions while vastly improving efficiency in design and production processes.

By freeing clients from complex daily operations, Misumi fosters a creative working environment where they can focus on roles that require more ingenuity and innovation. Misumi is committed to turning every individual’s time into valuable outcomes and driving sustainable growth together.

About Misumi

Misumi supplies essential machine parts, tools, and consumables to a global network of 323,000 companies (as of March 2025). By merging the roles of a manufacturer with vendor operations, Misumi’s unique business model and robust infrastructure enable a promise of global reliability and speedy delivery, significantly enhancing customer convenience.