Katana MRP
The manufacturing ERP for modern makers.
Overview
Katana is a cloud manufacturing platform designed for modern, scaling businesses. It provides a visual and intuitive way to manage inventory, production, and sales orders in one place. Key features include real-time master planning, which automatically allocates materials and schedules production based on sales orders, and strong integrations with e-commerce platforms like Shopify. This makes it particularly well-suited for direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands that manufacture their own products.
✨ Key Features
- Visual Production Scheduling (Drag-and-Drop)
- Real-time Inventory Management
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Shop Floor Control
- E-commerce and Accounting Integrations
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Superior user interface and ease of use
- Deep integrations with modern e-commerce platforms
- Real-time master planning engine that auto-updates schedules
Unique Value: Provides a central source of truth for scaling manufacturers, connecting their e-commerce channels directly to their inventory and production floor for unparalleled visibility and control.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Managing production for craft goods sold on Shopify
- Inventory and assembly for small electronics businesses
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Heavy, complex manufacturing (e.g., automotive, aerospace)
- Companies needing advanced, multi-constraint finite scheduling
🏆 Alternatives
Katana is significantly more user-friendly and better integrated with e-commerce platforms than traditional, more complex MRP systems.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Professional tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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