Streamline multi-level production in Katana by auto-generating MOs for subassemblies.
When producing a product composed of other components (subassemblies), Katana allows you to automatically create manufacturing orders (MOs) for each subassembly in the recipe (BOM). This simplifies your workflow, especially when you don't regularly stock subassemblies and prefer just-in-time production.
Note: Auto-created subassemblies don't have a direct link to Make to order (MTO) and will distribute based on regular ranking priorities.
When to use this feature
You should automatically create subassembly MOs when:
You don’t keep subassemblies in stock regularly
You need all components made together for a single product
Avoid using this if:
You stock subassemblies separately and prefer making them in batches
You rely on safety stock levels for subassemblies and want more manual control
How it works
When creating an MO for a product with subassemblies in its recipe:
Katana prompts you to automatically generate MOs for each subassembly.
You’ll see a pop-up where you can:
Choose which MOs to create
Edit the name and quantity before creation
MOs will be created for subassemblies up to 10 levels deep.
If the MO is created from a sales order (Make-to-Order), the quantity and MO name will automatically match the sales order.
Production priority and scheduling
Subassembly MOs receive higher priority than the main MO in your manufacturing schedule.
Each automatically generated MO is linked and named according to its level:
Example structure | Meaning |
| Main product |
| First-level subassembly |
| Second-level subassembly |
Reordering one MO (main or subassembly) does not reorder the others created with it.
Notes and limitations
Automatic subassembly MOs are created regardless of current stock levels
If stock already exists, you can delete the extra MOs afterward
The initial quantity of each subassembly MO is based on the main product's recipe, but you can adjust it as needed
If you skip auto-creating MOs at first, you can still:
Click the Make button for a subassembly later
Katana will offer to create all subassembly MOs for its recipe
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