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Manufacturing

Manufacturing you can see, control, and deliver

Gain full oversight over every step of your production process, from planning and scheduling to shop floor execution and delivery. Track progress in real time, eliminate bottlenecks, and ensure every order is produced on time, to spec, and at the right cost.


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Plan smarter, produce faster

Stay on top of every order with real-time shop floor updates. Adjust schedules instantly to keep production on track.

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Maximize shop floor efficiency

Give your team the tools to complete tasks faster. Monitor progress and remove obstacles before they slow you down.

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No limits on your team

Add as many users and operators as you need. No extra fees, no limits. Just smooth collaboration to keep production moving.

Drive your manufacturing workflows forward

See how Katana gives you real-time oversight of every order, material, and task — in-house or outsourced. Plan ahead, ensure materials are ready, and track progress at every stage. With accurate data and clear priorities, you keep production on schedule, control costs, and meet quality standards.

Katana manufacturing system table with production order serial numbers, stock status, and dates to track manufacturing processes in real time and keep production on target

Keep manufacturing on time
and on target

Get full visibility into your production from managing BOMs to tracking tasks in real time. Plan capacity, allocate resources, and ensure materials are ready when needed. Live shop floor updates let you catch and resolve issues early to keep production on track.

  • Shop Floor App
  • BOM and subassemblies
  • Insights for real-time planning
  • Role-based access
  • MTS and MTO workflows
  • Manufacturing cost calculations
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Control contract manufacturing and outsourced workflows

Maintain visibility and control, even with external partners. Track materials sent to co-manufacturers, monitor progress, and ensure quality — all from one place. Katana centralizes production data so you can manage outsourced workflows with confidence.

  • Contract manufacturing
  • Purchasing insights
  • Multilocation support
  • 3PL & WMS integrations support
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Turn inventory insights into confident decisions

Use live, connected data to align your manufacturing plans with actual material availability and demand forecasts. Katana ensures you produce the right products at the right time, avoid costly delays, and keep resources working where they deliver the most value.

  • Real-time inventory management
  • Automated stock movements
  • Serial number tracking
  • Batch/lot number tracking
  • Planning and forecasting
  • Barcode-enabled workflows

Integrate your tech stack and
simplify your operations

Build a system tailored to your workflow, with Katana unifying inventory across channels, ensuring accuracy, and automating the tasks that keep operations moving.


Stay on top of every order and stock movement with live updates across sales, inventory, and production


Save hours by automating order fulfillment in Katana and extending workflows with integrations


Unlock full customization with Katana’s robust API, connecting every tool to your unique workflows

Tools to success

Tools that enable smarter Manufacturing

Explore the capabilities that help you plan, execute, and optimize production for maximum efficiency and quality.

Shop Floor App

Give your production team clear task lists, priorities, and instructions directly on the shop floor with no limits on the number of users. Track progress in real time and ensure every order moves smoothly from start to finish.

BOM and subassemblies

Create and manage bills of materials, including subassemblies, to ensure accuracy in production. Keep every component and process organized for consistent quality and easier scaling.

Insights for real-time planning

Access live production and inventory data to make quick, informed decisions. Adjust schedules, allocate resources, and respond to changes without slowing down operations.

Manufacturing cost calculations

Automatically calculate manufacturing costs based on your BOMs, operations, and material usage. Compare planned and actual consumption to get accurate margin insights and make smarter pricing and production decisions.

Contract manufacturing

Track outsourced production alongside in-house operations. Monitor timelines, costs, and quality so you can maintain control and consistency across every manufacturing partner.

Real-time inventory management

Track material availability and the consumption of ingredients as production happens. Ensure stock levels are accurate, materials are replenished on time, and production never stalls due to shortages.

Role-based access

Control what each team member can see and do within Katana. Shop floor operators only see their assigned tasks, helping them stay focused, while sensitive data remains protected and everyone has the tools they need to work efficiently.

MTS and MTO workflows

Manage both make-to-stock and make-to-order production in one system. Switch between workflows or run them side by side to match demand and optimize resources.

Barcode scanning

Speed up shop floor processes with barcode-enabled material tracking. Use scanning to find ingredients, add them, and report consumption accurately while keeping your system instantly updated.


Get started with Katana

Create your account and start exploring Katana with the Free Plan, no credit card required, or book a personalized demo to see how Katana can help your business.

All Katana features

Powerful features — easy to use

With the right software and workflows, it will feel like your products are selling themselves. Here are just some of Katana’s features that will make that feeling achievable

Inventory management

Full visibility of your stock to cut waste and prevent stockouts.

Purchasing

Maintain a perfect balance between supply and demand.

Order management

Manage orders seamlessly across all of your channels.

Warehousing

Reliably move stock in and out of warehouses.

See all features

Everything you need to sync inventory and track orders

Get visibility over your sales and stock

Wave goodbye to uncertainty with Katana Cloud Inventory — AI-powered for total inventory control