Get a live look at your business with cloud manufacturing software
Bring your business into the digital age with cloud manufacturing software
Cloud manufacturing software gives you access to the data you need when you need it
To make the right decisions at the right time, you need a live overview of inventory and production. Cloud manufacturing software updates your raw materials and product stock based on sales and production orders in real-time. By spotting stockouts and bottlenecks before they happen, manufacturers can make the most of their time and resources.
Cloud manufacturing software solutions also do not require users to install any application on their computers or laptops while working. This means they can access manufacturing data from anywhere at any point of time as long as there is an internet connection available. This keeps all employees connected and updated about their work and schedules, even when they are on the move.
Cloud manufacturing software like Katana makes it easy to:
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Make accurate manufacturing and purchasing decisions with live data
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Ensure optimal inventory levels at all times
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Prioritize production based on raw material availability
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Get task-level control for effective shop floor management
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Automate manufacturing cost calculations based on your bill of materials and operations
Keep your team aligned and eliminate downtime with cloud ERP software
Managers, sales teams, and shop floor employees need access to the same information to keep their operations in sync. Cloud manufacturing software gives everyone in your organization the knowledge they need to make the right decisions. No more miscommunication or mistakes when it comes to deadlines, scheduling, or stock counting.
Since cloud-based services do not require constant updates or a dedicated computer, there is no downtime at all which means manufacturers can access it 24/7 for 365 days of the year. This greatly increases productivity and improves customer satisfaction by responding to them whenever required without wasting time in updating software. Add shop floor management modules to the mix and it’s a recipe for optimal productivity.
Katana comes with core features that keep your team online and effective:
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Drag-and-drop priorities for manufacturing tasks
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Track availability for required materials for efficient sales order fulfillment
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Identify delay risks related to material supply lead times
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Get accurate expected completion dates to keep sales teams informed
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Have a live floor-level production status overview
Cloud-based software makes managing and tracking live data easy and effortless
Tracking stock and managing operations with spreadsheets takes more time than you have to spare. Cloud manufacturing software reduces human error and automates repetitive tasks with features like barcode scanning, data import and export, and integrations with industry-leading accounting and e-commerce tools.
Cloud manufacturing software allows users to access real-time data about sales, suppliers, products, customers, etc., from anywhere at any point in time making decision-making easier for business owners and executives alike. And price ranges for cloud manufacturing software today has drastically reduced with the rise in direct-to-consumer manufacturing, making it more accessible than ever regardless of company size.
Katana comes with live data management features that help you:
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Get total inventory control for finished products and raw materials
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Automate inventory transactions and set reorder points to prevent stock-outs
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Track on-hand, committed, and expected stock amounts in real-time
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Manage product variants and materials in one place
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Monitor your inventory across multiple warehouses
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Use barcodes to receive stock
Connect your cloud manufacturing software to the
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Katana is made to fit with other essential manufacturing services you need to grow
Choose from a range of e-commerce, accounting, CRM, reporting, and automation integrations to streamline your key business operations. Katana’s cloud manufacturing ERP software is built to fit with the software you need. Take a look at Katana’s growing list of integrations to learn more.
It’s great to be able to see where inventory faults happen and being able to fulfill orders and where the turnaround happens.”
Alaina Oehrlein
Production Lead at Essence One
Having the shop floor know what they can or can’t make on a given day is amazing, and replaces our previous “system” of spreadsheets.”
Sara Varela
Founder and Designer at Sara Gabriel
We chose Katana because it presents our manufacturing business information in the easiest possible way.”
Miguel Salazar
Manager at IDC Componentes
As an organic food processor, traceability is critical and our records must be meticulously kept. Katana fulfills all our needs in a simple, easy solution.”
Irah Vet
Founder and Production Manager at Hornby Organic
Cloud-based technologies have become all the rage across several industries today, and now they’re showing up in supply chain management as well. This type of advancement permits businesses to outsource their functions without requiring them to install any new or expensive equipment. Manufacturers use cloud manufacturing software to process orders at lightning speed (and without hiring additional staff), ultimately reducing costs and improving efficiency.
Cloud manufacturing ERP software is a cloud-based computing application driven by cloud technology. It provides cloud services, cloud storage, and cloud computing to businesses over the Internet. This type of information system is a web-based enterprise resource planning software that capitalizes on cloud technology to provide its features. It combines a range of modules and core features that give manufacturers control over all key business areas: inventory, production, shop floor management, and more. This gives manufacturers visibility over their entire product lifecycle and supply chain, boosting productivity and efficiency as a result.
One great way to find service providers is by checking out review sites like Capterra or G2Crowd. Software providers with a large number of reviews and positive feedback give you a good indication of how effective they are over time. If you notice that they’ve been listed here for several years and haven’t had any issues, it’s safe to assume that they’re a well-respected entity in the cloud manufacturing software industry.
Cloud manufacturing software solutions like ERPs are typically more expensive than cloud accounting or payroll cloud applications. It’s also usually more expensive to get manufacturing cloud ERP system rollout up and running. The costs associated with cloud manufacturing ERP systems set up are greater compared to cloud accounting or payroll one for two reasons: complexity and customization options for this kind of solution. However, modern cloud manufacturing ERP software like Katana comes with lower-cost plans designed for growing businesses that need a no-frills solution. Learn more about our pricing here.