Shopify Katana Integration Services

You manufacture what you sell on Shopify, and your inventory updates when production orders complete, not when stock is received. Standard Shopify inventory tools do not understand that. Katana was built for exactly this workflow, and Shero connects it so Shopify inventory stays accurate through the production cycle.

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16+

Years in business

500+

Projects Delivered

50+

Team Members

98%

Client Retention

16+

years in eCommerce

Shero has built and extended Katana integrations across Shopify API versions and Katana release cycles.

40+

ERP integrations delivered

Katana is the most Shopify-native manufacturing ERP in Shero's practice. Manufacturers that outgrow Katana typically move to Epicor Kinetic or SAP Business One, both of which Shero integrates with Shopify.

98%

client retention rate

Katana integrations require ongoing maintenance as Katana releases updates and Shopify API versions change. Shero manages both for clients on ongoing support.

2

sync directions, fully configured

A complete Katana integration sends Shopify orders to Katana for production scheduling and returns inventory levels and fulfillment status to Shopify automatically.

"This has been the most impressive vendor partnership I have experienced. Every meeting felt purposeful, every milestone was clear, and the process was incredibly well-supported from start to finish. Shero delivered a seamless Shopify migration."

Kendra Borkholder, Operations Support, GEN-Y Hitch

What a Shopify Katana integration covers

Katana has a native Shopify connector that handles standard order and inventory sync for straightforward manufacturing setups. When your operation includes B2B pricing, multi-location inventory, or production workflows that the native connector does not cover, Shero configures and extends it. Shero maps your Katana BOM structure, production routing, and inventory setup before assessing what the native connector covers and what requires extension.

  • Katana native connector configuration
  • Order sync: Shopify to Katana for production
  • BOM and production schedule sync
  • Inventory sync: finished goods to Shopify
  • B2B pricing extension
  • Multi-location inventory support

Why Katana manufacturers choose Shero for their Shopify integration

Katana's native Shopify connector handles basic order and inventory sync well. It does not handle B2B pricing, complex production routing, or multi-location inventory allocation. These gaps affect most growing manufacturers and require extension work beyond the standard setup.

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Native connector assessed before any extension is built

Katana's native Shopify connector covers standard DTC order and inventory sync well. Shero assesses what it covers in your specific setup before recommending extension, ensuring extension work is only built where the connector genuinely falls short.

02

BOM and production routing mapped correctly

Katana's production schedule and BOM structures need to connect to Shopify's order model so that production is triggered correctly when a Shopify order arrives. Shero maps the production routing logic in discovery so orders drive the right production workflow in Katana.

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B2B pricing extended into Shopify catalogs

Katana's native connector does not sync B2B pricing to Shopify Plus B2B catalogs. Shero builds this extension so dealer and wholesale accounts see the correct pricing in Shopify, with Katana as the pricing source of truth.

04

Multi-location inventory mapped to Shopify

Katana manages inventory across multiple storage locations. Shero maps location assignments to Shopify inventory locations so stock levels reflect correct availability per channel and location.

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Finished goods inventory synced correctly to Shopify

Katana tracks raw material and finished goods inventory separately. Shero configures the inventory sync to reflect finished goods available for sale in Shopify, not raw material stock, so buyers do not see inventory committed to open production runs.

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Migration path to a larger ERP scoped at no extra cost

Katana is the right tool for small and growing manufacturers. As operations scale, the step up to an enterprise ERP becomes the right decision. Shero documents the data model during the Katana integration so migration to a larger platform does not require rebuilding the Shopify connection from scratch.

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Well-known American knife manufacturer

Benchmade

For more than three decades, Benchmade has been known for producing high-quality knives for everyday carry, hunting, rescue, and outdoor use. Launched on Magento Commerce Cloud in 2018, the brand partnered with Shero to tap into the surge in outdoor consumer demand and scale their online presence.

Benchmade
Provide solutions for industrial safety protection

Justrite

JustRite Safety Group is a leading manufacturer of workplace safety products with roots going back to 1906. The brand partnered with Shero to merge four separate Magento stores into a single multi-store megasite, allowing customers to shop across all brands with one shared cart.

Justrite
Sports equipment for lacrosse and field hockey

STX

STX Sporting Goods is a leading global manufacturer of innovative sports equipment and apparel, catering to athletes and enthusiasts in lacrosse, field hockey, and other team sports. Renowned for its cutting-edge technology and premium products, STX sought to revamp its digital presence to align with its reputation for excellence.

STX
Premium Chocolates

Sarris Candies

Sarris Candies is a beloved retailer known for its premium chocolates and sweet treats. Looking to modernize their digital storefront, the brand partnered with Shero to move from a legacy custom .NET system to a more scalable, mobile-friendly, and marketing-flexible.

Sarris Candies

Most Shopify Katana integrations scope to 4-8 weeks. The native connector handles standard flows; extension work for B2B pricing and production routing adds 2-4 weeks.

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How Shero builds Shopify Katana integrations

01

Discovery: Katana Config and Native Connector Assessment

We document your Katana BOM structure, production routing, inventory locations, and pricing setup, then assess what the native connector covers and what requires extension.

02

Architecture: Native Config and Extension Design

We configure the native connector and design extension logic for B2B pricing, production routing, and multi-location inventory that falls outside its standard scope.

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Build: Configuration and Extension Development

We configure the native connector and build extensions against your production Katana environment with error logging included from the start.

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UAT: Production and Inventory Validation

We test production routing per order type, finished goods inventory accuracy, B2B pricing sync, and fulfillment status return through the full cycle.

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Launch: Go-Live and Monitoring

Go-live includes active monitoring, a runbook for your Katana administrator, and a defined support plan for Katana releases and Shopify API changes.

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Ongoing: Release Management

Shero monitors Katana releases for connector impact and validates the integration before updates reach your production environment.

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What our clients say.

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GEN-Y Hitch

"This has been the most impressive vendor partnership I have experienced. Every meeting felt purposeful, every milestone was clear, and the process was incredibly well-supported from start to finish. Shero delivered a seamless Shopify migration."

Kendra Borkholder

Kendra Borkholder - Operations Support / GEN-Y Hitch

Benchmade Knife Co.

"I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for a very successful launch! I know there was a lot of great work put in by everyone to make this happen. Our accounting and sales teams are thrilled to have this functionality working, and that means our customers are also taking full advantage of these enhancements.
We appreciate the partnership in the development and testing, and are looking forward to more enhancements in the future."

Bren Rafaelly

Head of Digital Transformation / Benchmade Knife Co.

Gardien Products

"Shero was truly a pleasure to work with! We trusted our team at Shero to be the experts in so many different aspects of e-commerce (shipping, taxes, customer service solutions, Shopify themes, etc) and they always were, without fail. Our weekly check-in meetings were efficiently run and extremely informative. Throughout the whole process, Shero stayed unwaveringly on target with our deadline and mindful of our budget. Our site turned out even better than we could’ve imagined, and we’re looking forward to seeing our customers’ reactions at upcoming trade shows!"

Caroline Mungenast

Branding Creative Manager / Gardien Products

CAS Corporation

"Working with Shero has been an absolute pleasure. Putting together and maintaining a website can be a daunting task. Shero has been able to simplify the process for us so that we can focus on the important tasks. Shero’s team is knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to work with… and that helps us as a combined team put together a website that does what we need!"

Tom McNally

GM / CAS Corporation

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