[ Katana ... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/katana-cloud-inventory/reviews) [ Katana ... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/katana-cloud-inventory/reviews) # Katana Cloud Inventory Features ##### ## Inventory Management Platform Features (10) Centralized Inventory Database Manage and track all inventory records across warehouses and retail locations through a single unified database. Inventory Level Dashboards Maintain a visual on product stock levels throughout your facilities with flexible inventory dashboards. Stock History Reporting View the history of individual items and compare the sales performance of new to old stock in order to inform purchasing decisions. Low Stock Notifications Set low stock thresholds and receive automatic alerts when stock decreases to that level. Bundles, Kits, & Variants Automatically adjust inventory for product bundles, kit orders, and product variations within the system. Asset Tracking Use barcode or radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology with specialized readers or mobile applications to track inventory assets throughout warehouse facilities. Inventory Forecasting Optimize inventory levels with features that suggest reorder points and economic order quantities (EOQs) that facilitate inventory management. eCommerce Integrations Integrate shopping carts, eCommerce platforms, POS, and payment gateways with the system to link inventory records between across platforms. Accounting Integrations Track inventory costs and costs of goods sold (COGS) with accounting software integrations. Data Exporting / Importing Transfer large volumes of inventory data records into and out of the system with built-in import / export tools. Show More ##### ## Planning (4) Identify Demand Calculate demand by consolidating data from multiple sources. Manage Resources Track resource availability for raw materials and production capacity. Production Plans Generate production plans based on demand and resource availability. Optimization Ability to improve production plans using historical data. Show More ##### ## Scheduling (3) Production Schedules Allowa supervisors to convert production plans into production schedules. Deployment Implement production schedules on the shop floor in multiple locations. Monitoring Track production schedules to identify issues and adjust accordingly. Show More ##### ## Front-Office (3) Contacts Provide customer contact management features or integration with CRM. Sales Helps salespeople create and manage quotes and sales orders. Service Includes service management features or integration with field service management. Show More ##### ## Manufacturing (9) Product Configuration Create and maintain product configurations using Bills of materials (BOMs). Work orders Generate work orders based on demand and assign them to employees. Scheduling Plan manufacturing activities based on product type, and employee or equipment availability. WIP Track work in process (WIP) across multiple production lines and manufacturing locations. Work Orders Manage work orders for different types of activities such as production, rework, or maintenance. MRP Determine what raw materials are required for production, based on demand, production capacity, and inventory availability. BOM Define the structure of finished products to identify which raw materials, operations, and labor are needed to produce them. MPS Create and implement master production plans for multiple production lines and locations. Shop Floor Assign equipment and monitor shop floor activities during various production stages. Show More ##### ## Back-Office (3) Accounting Provide basic features for finance or integration with accounting software. Inventory Manage inventory or components, finished goods, and equipment. Purchasing Include functionality to create and manage purchase orders. Show More ##### ## Accounting (10) Chart of Accounts Deliver out of the box Chart of accounts that can be used across multiple companies or business units. AP Automation Steam lines data entry by auto-populating recurring or predefined vendor values. AR Automation Automation helps the user be more efficient by populating default customer data and setting up regular payments from clients. Journal Entries Auto-populate based on previously entered information, uplaode journal entries and schedule future entries. Tags & Dimensions Ability to tag all transaction in the general ledger with customizable dimensions, classes, categories, etc. Cash Management Match payments and invoices and perform bank reconciliation in multiple currencies. Payment Batches Payments can be processed by batch without manual intervention Payments Scheduling Ability to schedule payments at predefined dates and times Payment Settlements Clearing of electronic payments to transfer funds from customers to suppliers Payment Methods Support multiple payment methods such as Automated Clearing House (ACH), credit and debit card, and wire transfers Show More ##### ## Inventory & Warehouse (5) Inventory Tracking Real-time inventory tracking. Maintains accurate "On Hand" information by matching reserved inventory requested on purchase and sales orders. Inventory Costing Ability to establish costing methods such as Average, LIFO, FIFO, and Specific Unit. Product Master Manage and track all inventory records across warehouses and retail locations through a single unified database. Inventory Forecasting Optimize inventory levels with features that suggest reorder points and economic order quantities (EOQs) that facilitate inventory management. Integrations Integrate shopping carts, eCommerce platforms, POS, and accounting with the system to link inventory records across platforms. Show More ##### ## Purchasing (4) Demand Identify demand based on different types of sales orders and forecasting data. Purchase Orders Software supports purchase orders and provides the visibility needed to streamline the procure to pay process. In Transit Track products and raw materials shipped by suppliers, from origin to destination. Receiving Match the products received with the corresponding purchase orders and add them to inventory. Show More ##### ## Quality Management (4) Inspections Define and implement workflows for inspections, including rules for escalations and notifications. Rework Identify rejected products and decide either they can be repaired or discarded. Waste Track production waste such as scrap, as well as returns that cannot be repaired. Defects Monitor product defects, identify causes and provide corrective actions to improve quality. Show More ##### ## Distribution (3) Picking & Packing Define and implement optimal procedures to pick and pack product for shipping. Shipping Plan deliveries based on inventory availability, transportation costs, and order priority. Tracking Track shipments from warehouse to the destination, including drop shipments and multilocation shipping. Show More ##### ## Sales & Marketing (6) Customer Master Manages customer information including multiple ship-to and bill-to locations. ATP Available to promise provides information on future availability of products that are either planned for production or purchased but not received. Order History Track order history, from quotes to sales orders, invoices, and returns, as well as canceled orders and back orders. Returns Manage return merchandise authorizations (RMS) approval processes and match with the original invoices. Credit Limits Define and monitor credit limits by individual customer or categories of customers, including the option to put customers on hold. Pricing & Discounts Manage various types of pricing and discounts associated with product categories and customer types. Show More ##### ## HR (3) Payroll Payroll module or integration to an external payroll provider which automates the recording of payroll. Workforce Management Manage personnel availability and allocate human resources to production and inventory operations. Time & Attendance Track the time spent by employees performing various tasks related to production or inventory management. Show More ##### ## Multichannel inventory management (3) Warehouse Inventory Transfer Allows users to create warehouse-to-warehouse transfers knowing the exact stock levels for both locations when sending and receiving Multichannel Inventory Syncing Allows users to sync inventory across multiple stores, marketplaces, and warehouses Multi-Warehouse Routing Allows users to connect sales channels to specific warehouses. Show More ##### ## 3PL inventory management (3) Client management Allows users to manage all thier clients on one system Marketplace connections Allows users to connect marketplaces for each client 3PL inventory tracking Allows inventory tracking for specific customer required attributes such as lot, serial, style/color/size Show More ##### ## Inventory Management (8) Inventory Tracking Real-time inventory tracking. Maintains accurate "On Hand" information by matching reserved inventory requested on purchase and sales orders. Inventory Costing Ability to establish costing methods such as Average, LIFO, FIFO, and Specific Unit. Product Master Manage and track all inventory records across warehouses and retail locations through a single unified database. Inventory Forecasting Optimize inventory levels with features that suggest reorder points and economic order quantities (EOQs) that facilitate inventory management. Integrations Integrate shopping carts, eCommerce platforms, POS, and accounting with the system to link inventory records across platforms. Stock Levels Maintain visual on stock levels Flow Of Goods Track available inventory and manage flow of goods to/from warehouses Reserving Goods Reserve goods that have been added to cart and update stock levels Show More ##### ## Order Entry (3) Entry Enter and convert orders and quotes Register Register received orders in the system Notifications Provide real-time notifications and status updates Show More ##### ## Order Tracking (3) Shipping Verify shipping preferences Tracking Track orders and their statuses as they move along the supply chain Backorder Manage orders for products that are unavailable due to inventory shortage Show More ##### ## Customer Management (3) Order Status Track status of orders from shipment to delivery Information Access Provide customers access to their information in order to answer FAQs Email Notifications Automatically send emails using certain triggers to notify customer service of issues Show More ##### ## Subscription Management (4) Payment Data Store payment data and customer information Payment Gateway Support and/or integrate with a payment gateway(s) Billing Automate billing and contracts Automatic Payments Accomidate automatic payments from various payment methods Show More ##### ## Production Control - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) (3) Scheduling Generate production schedules based on demand and inventory availability Dispatching Create work orders and dispatch them based on availability of personnel and work stations. Execution Deploy work orders on the shop floor to personnel and equipment. Show More ##### ## Production Monitoring - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) (3) Materials Movement Track the movement of raw materials and components between the warehouse and the shop floor. Quality Control Implement quality control checks to comply with industry standards and regulations. Operations Traceability Monitor work orders execution to identify non conformity with scheduling. Show More ##### ## Data Collection and Analysis - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) (4) Performance Analysis Analyze production operations to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement. Machine and equipment Allow for bidirectional data transfers between the software and industrial equipment. Document Control Manage documents related to production and quality such as engineering drawings. Collect Manufacturing Data Gather manufacturing data from multiple sources (software, equipment, and sensors). Show More ##### ## Integration - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) (3) Machine and equipment Allow for bidirectional data transfers between the software and industrial equipment. Manufacturing Software Integrate with other manufacturing solutions such as ERP, quality management and asset management. Internet of Things (IoT) Synchronize manufacturing data with IoT networks and devices. Show More ##### ## Artificial Intelligence - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) (3) Predictive Analytics Use machine learning to predict production output or equipment downtime. Real-time Monitoring Identify deviations from optimal performance and recommend corrective actions in real-time. Adaptive Planning Generate intelligent production plans that can adapt to changes in real time. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Job Shop Management (2) Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) (1) Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Order Management (2) Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Manufacturing Execution System (1) Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Discrete ERP (3) Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![MRPeasy](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ac67b74cc7fcc376f3f8a89ae811a46a/mrpeasy.svg "MRPeasy") MRPeasy 4.6/5(57) ](https://www.g2.com/products/mrpeasy/reviews) [ ![Webgility](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e6867640bfc72eb6fd54bfb9dcf9378f/webgility.svg "Webgility") Webgility 4.6/5(381) ](https://www.g2.com/products/webgility/reviews) [ ![Cin7 Core](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c33bbda121963090fafda1485e89f565/cin7-core.svg "Cin7 Core") Cin7 Core 4.2/5(341) ](https://www.g2.com/products/cin7-core/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/katana-cloud-inventory/competitors/alternatives) Katana Cloud Inventory Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_cac76497ef6981a0ed957abcd6533af1/factoryfour.png "Product Avatar Image") FactoryFour 4.9/5(12) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/factoryfour-vs-katana-cloud-inventory) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_456960caee4473203d0a3dfbc73d878e/zoho-inventory.png "Product Avatar Image") Zoho Inventory 4.4/5(90) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/katana-cloud-inventory-vs-zoho-inventory) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_9a48417e5441a50559472ad018ce10c5/mrpeasy.png "Product Avatar Image") MRPeasy 4.6/5(57) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/katana-cloud-inventory-vs-mrpeasy) ##### Categories on G2 [ Discrete ERP ](https://www.g2.com/categories/discrete-erp)[ Inventory Control ](https://www.g2.com/categories/inventory-control-software)[ Order Management ](https://www.g2.com/categories/order-management) [ Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) ](https://www.g2.com/categories/advanced-planning-and-scheduling-aps)[ Manufacturing Execution System ](https://www.g2.com/categories/manufacturing-execution-system)[ Job Shop Management ](https://www.g2.com/categories/job-shop-management) Show More ##### Explore More [ Which account-based platform has the best integrations ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-account-based-orchestration-platforms-offer-the-best-integrations)[ Best customer loyalty software for service businesses ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/best-customer-loyalty-software-for-service-businesses)[ Best tools for tracking display ad performance ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-best-tools-for-tracking-display-ad-performance) [ Which desktop publishing tools enforce brand guidelines across a multi-person marketing team without locking people out of creating content? 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