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How to print manufacturing orders (MOs)

You can print a Manufacturing order with or without cost information, or as a pick list

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Written by Dayvid Lorbiecke
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You can print a manufacturing order (MO) with or without cost details, or as a pick list. This is useful for floor operators, inventory handlers, or for recordkeeping. All MO printouts can also be saved as PDFs.


Available print templates for MOs

Katana offers 7 ready-made templates for different manufacturing workflows:

  • Manufacturing order — Includes all data displayed on an MO card.

  • Manufacturing order (excl. cost) — Omits cost data for ingredients and operations.

  • Manufacturing order for taking notes — Omits cost data and includes extra space for handwritten notes.

  • Manufacturing order partially done — Includes consumed and remaining quantities and times, along with full MO data.

  • Manufacturing order partially done (excl. cost) — Same as above but without any cost data.

  • Pick list — Lists all required ingredients and their quantities. Displays the product and quantity to be produced.

  • Pick list with storage location info — Adds default storage bin details to the standard Pick list, sorted alphabetically for faster picking.

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How to print a manufacturing order

Screenshot showing how to print a manufacturing order
  1. Navigate to the manufacturing order (MO) card.

  2. Click the Print icon in the top-right corner.

  3. Select the preferred template from the dropdown menu.

  4. Choose to either print or save as PDF.


How to print manufacturing orders in bulk

Screenshot showing bulk selection of manufacturing orders for printing
  1. Go to the Make screen.

  2. Select the MOs you'd like to print.

  3. Click the Print icon at the top of the screen.

  4. Choose the desired print template from the dropdown (e.g., MO, Pick list, MO excl. cost).

  5. A PDF will open in a new tab — each MO will appear on a separate page in the document.

  6. Print the PDF or save it for digital use.


Optional: Use a consolidated pick list

Screenshot showing bulk selection of MOs for a consolidated pick list
  • Instead of individual ingredient lists per MO, select multiple MOs and group the items into a single list.

  • This consolidated list combines identical ingredients and quantities across all selected MOs.

  • Great for planning bulk picks or prepping kits.


When to use bulk printing

  • Preparing physical documents for the shop floor.

  • Coordinating multiple work orders for a production day.

  • Generating a combined pick list for efficient inventory handling.


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