Katana MRP
Modern cloud inventory software for real-time control and streamlined manufacturing.
Executive Summary
Katana MRP is a cloud-based manufacturing ERP designed for small to mid-sized businesses, offering real-time visibility into inventory, production, and sales. It helps manufacturers streamline operations, improve decision-making, and manage everything from order processing and material planning to production scheduling and shop floor control. The platform differentiates itself with its intuitive visual interface, rapid implementation, and AI-powered insights for demand forecasting and inventory optimization.
Use Cases
- Streamlining production for custom manufacturers
- Optimizing inventory for multi-channel e-commerce businesses
- Managing raw materials and finished goods for food & beverage producers
- Ensuring traceability and quality control for health & beauty brands
- Coordinating outsourced manufacturing operations
- Integrating sales, production, and accounting data for holistic business management
Features
Visibility
- Real-time Inventory Visibility: Track raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods across multiple locations with live updates on stock levels.
- Live Shop Floor Control: Gain full visibility into production processes, monitor tasks, allocate resources, and track material consumption as work progresses.
- End-to-End Traceability: Maintain comprehensive records with batch/lot and serial number tracking for full product traceability from procurement to delivery.
- Omnichannel Order Sync: Centralize and sync sales orders from various e-commerce platforms and sales channels for unified management.
Intelligence
- AI-Powered Demand Forecasting: Utilize a forecasting engine to predict future inventory requirements based on sales trends and other data, minimizing stockouts and overstock.
- Automated Stock Movements: Automatically update stock levels and trigger reorder alerts based on sales, production, and purchase activities.
- Priority-Based Production Planning: Automate resource allocation and prioritize manufacturing orders based on sales demand and material availability.
- Manufacturing Cost Calculations: Track manufacturing costs based on bills of materials (BOM) and production operations for accurate financial insights.
Support
- Dedicated Onboarding Manager: Receive personalized guidance through setup, workflow design, data migration, and account configuration.
- Katana Academy & Knowledge Base: Access an extensive library of articles, video tutorials, and webinars for self-paced learning and problem-solving.
- World-Class Customer Support: Benefit from 24/6 support with a response time of less than 30 minutes from teams across North America, Europe, and New Zealand.
Technical Specifications
- Architecture
- Cloud-native SaaS
- Deployment
- Cloud/SaaS
- Authentication
- SSO, MFA, Password-based with security policies
- API Available
- Yes
- MCP Server
- No
Infrastructure
- AWS
AI/ML Stack
- Machine Learning
- NLP
Integrations
- Shopify
- WooCommerce
- QuickBooks
- Xero
- ShipStation
Security & Compliance
Certifications: SOC 2 Type II, GDPR
Encryption: AES-256 at rest, TLS in transit
Pricing
- Model
- Tiered subscription
- Starting Price
- Free plan available; Paid plans start from $359/month (Essential), $799/month (Standard), $1,799/month (Professional Plus). Custom pricing for Enterprise.
- Target Customer
- SMB to Mid-Market manufacturers (typically 5-200 employees, under $50M annual revenue).
- Contract Type
- Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual billing options with potential discounts.
- Free Trial
- Yes, 14 days (credit card required)
About Katana
Katana is a cloud-native inventory management and manufacturing software designed for small and medium-sized businesses selling physical products across multiple channels. It provides real-time visibility into inventory, production, and order management, streamlining operations and maximizing efficiency. Its mission is to redefine the ERP stack for product-based SMBs worldwide.