Easily create products with Bills of Materials (BOMs) directly from Shopify.
The Katana BOM Configurator, powered by DataAutomation, connects Shopify with Katana to automatically:
Create products with Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Send sales orders (SOs) to production
Keep data accurate and synced across both platforms
What is the BOM Configurator?
The BOM Configurator is an automation tool that seamlessly links Shopify and Katana.
It allows you to:
Configure products with BOMs directly from Shopify
Automatically create Sales Orders (and optionally, Manufacturing Orders) in Katana
Sync product, material, and inventory data between both systems
This integration eliminates manual setup, helping manufacturers move from order to production faster and with fewer errors.
How it works
Once connected, every order placed in Shopify flows into Katana with the correct Bill of Materials attached.
That means your production team instantly knows:
What needs to be made
Which materials are required
When should production begin
You can also choose whether each new sales order should automatically create a manufacturing order, giving you full control over your production workflow.
Key capabilities include:
Automatically generate BOMs for Shopify products
Create MOs alongside SOs when needed
Keep product data and inventory synchronized between Shopify and Katana
Keep products and inventory in sync
The Configurator pulls your existing products and materials from Katana into Shopify, while new product configurations sync back automatically.
If you enable the optional inventory sync add-on, stock levels are kept up to date in real-time — preventing overselling or stock discrepancies.
With this setup, you can:
Configure product options directly in the app
Sync product and material details between Shopify and Katana
Automatically update inventory across both systems
Benefits of using the BOM Configurator
Automate BOM creation and product setup
Generate and sync SOs and MOs automatically
Eliminate manual data entry between Shopify and Katana
Maintain accurate product, material, and stock data
Reduce fulfillment errors and save valuable production time
How to integrate Katana with the BOM Configurator
Install the BOM Configurator
Go to the Shopify App Store and search for BOM Configurator.
Click Install and confirm the installation from your Shopify account.
Select your plan
After installation, choose the BOM Configurator plan that fits your business needs.
Start creating product configurations
Once your plan is active, you can begin building product configurations with BOMs directly in the app.
Watch the setup video to see the process in action.
Summary
The BOM Configurator automates product creation, BOM setup, and order flow between Shopify and Katana — helping you streamline production, reduce errors, and keep your operations fully synchronized.
Your feedback is invaluable. Let us know your thoughts on this article or anything in Katana you'd like to see improved: [email protected]