What it does
Watches Shopify product component updates and refreshes corresponding bills of materials in Katana so manufacturing always has the latest recipe.
Why I recommend it
Outdated BOMs lead to stock issues and production errors. Automation keeps systems aligned.
Expected benefits
- Fewer production mistakes
- Accurate inventory planning
- Time saved updating BOMs manually
- Faster launch of product iterations
How it works
Shopify product metafields/components updated -> webhook triggers -> map to Katana product -> update BOM lines/quantities via API -> confirm via Slack/email.
Quick start
Test with a single SKU: change components in Shopify and manually update Katana while documenting field mapping.
Level-up version
Include supplier cost changes, auto-create quality control tasks, and alert purchasing of new component demand.
Tools you can use
Commerce: Shopify
Manufacturing: Katana
Automation: Zapier, Make
Also works with
DEAR Systems, Cin7 BOM updates.
Technical implementation solution
- No-code: Shopify webhook -> Make scenario -> Katana update.
- API-based: Custom middleware sync -> handles batching + retries -> logs to Airtable.
Where it gets tricky
Handling bulk updates, ensuring SKU mapping accuracy, and dealing with component substitutions or phased rollouts.
