Compare Freshly Batch Inventory vs Katana Cloud Inventory

Name: Katana Cloud Inventory
Brand: Katana Cloud Inventory

Freshly Batch Inventory

Batch tracking, expiry dates, and traceability for perishables

Katana Cloud Inventory

Inventory management and production scheduling in real-time

Freshly Batch Inventory

Batch tracking, expiry dates, and traceability for perishables

Katana Cloud Inventory

Inventory management and production scheduling in real-time

Rating

50 Reviews

9.1

165 Reviews

9.1

Pricing

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Features

Automatic discounts
Demand forecasting
Batch tracking
Expiry date tracking
Traceability
Stock rotation
Recall management
Bulk print packing slips

Order management
Stock notifications
Purchase orders
Sales channel integration
Accounting integration
Production planning
Real-time stock tracking
Real-time inventory insights
Centralized inventory view
Sales and production sync
Bom and product recipes
Restock points
Manufacturing management
Resource allocation
Scheduling management

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Pros

Effective batch and lot expiration date tracking to manage inventory levels and reduce spoilage
Supports various regulated industries such as food & beverages, cosmetics, cannabis, and pharmaceuticals
Automates expiry processes using stock rotation methods like FEFO/FIFO
Option to show expiry dates to customers, increasing transparency
Optimizes inventory with automatic discounts and demand forecasting
Prepares businesses for audits and recalls with batch-level traceability
Allows bulk printing and editing of packing slips with batch details using liquid templates
Award-winning: FDA's Smarter Food Safety Traceability Challenge and Shopify's App Challenge

Provides a centralized view of inventory
Helps maintain optimal stock levels and avoid stockouts
Integrates sales, production, and accounting into one platform
Enables real-time visibility of daily operations and business performance
Supports BOMs and product recipes for efficient stock management
Features restock points, notifications, and automatic stock sync
Manages incoming orders from all sales channels
Tracks products available for sale in real-time
Assists in manufacturing, production planning, resource allocation, and scheduling
Sends key financial data to accounting software like QuickBooks Online and Xero

Cons

Potentially steep learning curve for businesses unfamiliar with batch tracking and expiry management
May require integration and setup time, impacting initial deployment for users
Dependency on app updates and support for smooth operation and feature enhancements
Possible limitations or bugs in handling specific niche industry requirements or regulations

Many advanced features are behind expensive add-ons
Pricing can change suddenly and substantially
Some bugs and areas for improvement in the software
Higher subscription costs force users into more expensive plans
Additional costs for marking pallet locations

Launched

Apr 22, 2025

Developer

Built by Freshly Commerce

Apps:

Average Rating:

4.9

Reviews:

633

Built by Katana Cloud Inventory

Apps:

Average Rating:

4.3

Reviews:

165

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