Katana MRP

What is Katana MRP?

Katana is an all-in-one cloud MRP and inventory management system designed for small to medium-sized manufacturers and multichannel sellers. It offers unified tools—real-time stock, production workflows, purchase order handling, sales order consolidation, and accounting sync - to streamline operations from shop-floor to logistics.

What are the advantages of Katana?

• Live stock visibility: Real-time inventory across locations, batches, variants, and SKU channels prevents stockouts or overstock.
• Smart planning & forecasting: AI-driven demand forecasting automatically adjusts reorder points and replenishment schedules.
• Shop‑floor control: Mobile Shop Floor app enables task assignment, material tracking, timecard capture, and MTS/MTO workflows.
• Seamless commerce integrations: Connects with Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, QuickBooks, Xero, and via API for unified sales and accounting.
• Built for SMEs: Quick 6-week deployment, intuitive UI, and comprehensive onboarding make it a practical step up from spreadsheets.

What are the general functions of Katana?

• Real-time inventory management with traceability, multilocation, and batch control
• Purchase orders, contract manufacturing, reorder triggers, and vendor management
• Sales order consolidation, partial fulfillment, bundle/KIT handling, and return processing
• Production planning tools: BOM, subassembly, master planning for MTS/MTO scenarios
• Shop‑floor mobile app tracking labor, material consumption, and live job progress
• Warehouse features: barcode scanning, bin locations, picking, packing, and stocktake
• Accounting integration with cost tracking, COGS visibility, and financial syncing
• AI forecasting and business insights via Katana Insights dashboard
• Open API and native integrations ensure extensibility and data flow across systems
• Responsive support and guided onboarding for SMEs scaling manufacturing processes