Katana

Katana provides cloud-based manufacturing ERP software that helps businesses manage their inventory, production, and sales processes. The platform offers real-time inventory tracking across multiple locations, production planning, manufacturing execution systems, and shop floor control capabilities. Users can manage orders, raw materials, finished products, production recipes, and stock levels through a unified system. The software enables companies to create multilevel bills of materials with subassemblies for accurate costing and make pricing decisions based on product margins. The platform's manufacturing execution system synchronizes inventory and sales across all channels while prioritizing task lists for production line operators. According to company data, businesses using Katana experienced 60% higher sales year over year and a 1.2x increase in inventory turnover. The software implementation typically takes six weeks compared to 6-12 months for traditional ERPs.

The platform operates on a subscription model with pricing starting at USD 179 per month for the Starter plan with one inventory location, USD 359 per month for the Standard plan with three inventory locations, USD 799 per month for the Professional plan with up to 10 inventory locations, and USD 1,799 per month for the Professional Plus plan.

Key customers and partnerships

Katana serves various industries including apparel, electronics, food, and aerospace manufacturers, primarily targeting small to mid-sized businesses. Notable customers include IDC Componentes, Walk With Me, Buttercream Clothing, and Puppy Cake. The platform integrates with several business tools including Shopify, WooCommerce, Xero, QuickBooks Online, Zapier, and Integromat to provide unified business operations.