Katana is a cloud‑based Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) / inventory & production management software. ForbesIt is designed for small to medium‑sized manufacturers, or hybrid businesses (that both manufacture and sell), who want real‑time visibility over inventory, production, orders, purchasing, etc. It supports Made‑to‑Order (MTO) and Made‑to‑Stock (MTS) workflows simultaneously.
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Real-time inventory | Live tracking of inventory levels across locations, with traceability |
| Purchase management | Handles POs, reorder points, contract manufacturing, etc. |
| Sales order management | Consolidates sales, supports partial shipments/invoicing, integrates with e‑commerce |
| Planning & forecasting | Uses historical data to forecast demand and optimize replenishment |
| Production management | Handles bills of materials (BOMs), subassemblies, MTS/MTO workflows, resource allocation |
| Cloud accounting | Syncs inventory with accounting systems for accurate cost tracking |
| Warehouse management | Adds tools like barcode scanning, bin locations, stocktakes, mobile workflows |
Strong Link Data & Competitive Backlink Insights
Content Gap & Keyword Discovery
Good Historical Data & Exporting Capacity on Higher Plans
Tools Work Well
Cost is High, Especially for Entry / Medium Users
Limited Free Trial / Evaluate Options
Credit / Usage System Can Be Confusing / Restrictive
14 Days
No
Proprietary
Pricing yet to be updated!
