Katana

Small Manufacturing MRP

Pros

The inventory management software is great considering its price

Cons

I wish Katana had better compatibility with other programs, especially Extensive which we use for most of our other plugins. It would also be great if there was a way to track cutting programs.

Kina Group and the Katana Experience.

Pros

What I appreciate the most about Katana is its Knowledge Base. It provides answers to all my questions and has resourceful tutorials on how to navigate the system

Cons

As a newcomer to the system, I haven't encountered anything that I dislike about Katana so far.

A Thoughtful New Take on MRPs

Pros

The ease of use, in comparison to larger MRP systems, helps me keep my team on track.

Cons

There are a few missing features that I wish Katana had, such as custom fields and tiered pricing.

Working with Katana

Pros

It's extremely easy to use. After using other systems like inFlow, I find its visually clean interface refreshing. Using it is truly satisfying.

Cons

I have very few complaints. One thing I wonder is why they don't allow non-stock items (we can't be the only ones!). We have to create imaginary non-stock items to keep the system running smoothly, but it's a minor gripe that doesn't affect us much.

Katana for a small manufacturer

Pros

Managing products and variants is made easy with Katana. Since our products have numerous variants, it's convenient to handle them all at once. Our previous MRP system required us to create a unique BOM for each variant, which was time consuming

Cons

There are a few improvements I'd like to see in Katana. Firstly, the ability to set a minimum order quantity. Secondly, the option to reject or separate second-quality parts in a manufacturing lot. It would also be helpful to have an easy way to view the product list without breaking it down into variants. Additionally, it would be great to have the ability to show only certain BOM items on the shop floor app, as consumables like glue and tape don't need to be displayed.

Food Manufacturing ERP system

Pros

I really love the user interface and how easy it is to work with the system. It's very intuitive, and with the instructional videos, I was able to grasp the basics quickly. The flexibility the system offers in terms of uploading information through Excel is impressive. Additionally, the seamless integration with QuickBooks Online is a nice feature

Cons

One of the missing features, which they are currently working on, is SKU-based sales forecasting. This would be a valuable addition as it would allow us to input our expected sales for each SKU and have the system forecast demand. Another issue is that when we have a price rule for a client in QuickBooks, Katana doesn't recognize it. So, when the invoice is pushed to QuickBooks, we have to manually accept the price rule for each individual line. It's not a major issue, but it can be a bit of a hassle.

First time Katana user

Pros

The setup process is quick and easy, and the customer service is exceptional. We appreciate the simple interface, which makes training others a breeze. The Excel templates allow us to bulk upload all the necessary data categories without the need for manual uploading.

Cons

It would be more convenient if Katana had a more circular workflow, as sometimes you have to jump back and forth within the system to complete a task. Regarding the production operation feature, it would be helpful if there was an option to set a default number of labor hours per task, so it isn't required with each manufacturing order setup.

thanks for the support! great company

Pros

The team was incredibly helpful, making it easy for me to set up.

Cons

The setup process was easy, and I didn't encounter anything that I didn't like.

good overall

Pros

Integration with QuickBooks is excellent for manufacturing and inventory management.

Cons

Unfortunately, its not possible to move existing sales orders to the quote or canceled status.

New User

Pros

The software is very user friendly, and I appreciate the automatic saving feature. It's also convenient to be able to edit transactions

Cons

I would appreciate the ability to process payments through eCommerce directly in Katana, rather than having to do it manually.