Katana MRP provides a browser-first platform for discrete manufacturers to manage their production planning, inventory, and sales orders. It centralizes material requirements planning and shop floor control, enabling real-time visibility into stock levels, production schedules, and material availability directly from a web interface. The site serves as the primary operational hub for manufacturers seeking to streamline their make-to-order and make-to-stock processes.
Katana MRP Website Full Guide (2026)
Manufacturing ERP with inventory & production control.
Updated May 26, 2026

Introduction
Key Features
Core Capabilities
Sales Order Management interface
Purchase Order Generation module
Bill of Materials (BOM) Editor
Real-time Stock Level Tracking
Production Order Scheduling board
Additional Details
Multi-level BOM support
Shop Floor Control Panel
Material Availability Matrix
Production Costing module
Batch Tracking & Traceability log
Use Cases
Optimizing Production Schedule
Utilize the drag-and-drop production schedule to re-prioritize manufacturing orders, allocate resources, and monitor real-time shop floor progress from any browser, ensuring on-time delivery and efficient resource use
Maintaining Optimal Stock Level
Leverage automated reorder point suggestions and material availability reports to ensure raw materials are on hand for production, minimizing stockouts and overstock, directly impacting cash flow and production continuity
Scaling Operations with Integrated Data
Connect sales channels (e.g., Shopify) directly to the platform to automate order intake, generate production orders, and track inventory across all sales points without manual data entry, supporting growth without increasing administrative overhead
How to Use Katana MRP
Create a Sales Order
Navigate to the 'Sales Orders' tab in the web interface, click 'Add New Order', input customer details and product SKUs. The system will automatically check material availability against current stock and planned production
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Ordoro
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About Katana MRP
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1 totalKatana MRP Status
Service is operational


