Efficient inventory planning starts with proper SKU setup. In Katana, you can assign:
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) – the minimum number of units a supplier allows you to order.
Lead time – the number of days it takes to replenish stock (either from a supplier or internal production).
Together, these values help Katana provide smarter replenishment suggestions, prevent stockouts, and reduce overstocking.
Note: The Planning and Forecasting add-on can be added to the Standard plan, and is automatically included in all other plans.
Setting minimum order quantity (MOQ)
Setting MOQs helps Katana align replenishment recommendations with your supplier’s requirements.
To set an MOQ for an item:
Open the Item card of a product or material.
Click the Supply details tab.
In the MOQ column, enter the minimum quantity required by your supplier.
Katana will use this value in the Replenishment tab to ensure suggested order quantities meet or exceed the MOQ.
Setting lead times per SKU
Lead times allow Katana to calculate when an order should be placed to receive items on time.
To set a lead time for a SKU:
Open the Item card.
Navigate to the Supply details tab.
Enter the number of days in the Lead time field.
This represents the expected delivery or production duration for the item.
Lead time can vary by variant or supplier, so be sure to enter accurate values for each SKU.
How MOQs & lead times impact replenishment
Katana uses MOQ and lead time values to calculate two key fields in the Replenishment tab (found on the Plan screen):
Column | What it means |
Suggested order qty | Reflects either your weekly demand or the MOQ (whichever is greater). |
Suggested order by | The latest date to place the order to prevent a stockout, based on lead time. |
Example:
If an item has a 14-day lead time and demand is forecasted to outpace supply by August 30, Katana will suggest placing a replenishment order by August 16 to ensure on-time delivery.
Learn more about Replenishment suggestions
Recap
Set MOQs to meet supplier minimums and avoid under-ordering.
Set lead times for accurate “order by” date suggestions.
Both values directly influence Katana’s smart replenishment features.
These tools help ensure you have the right items, in the right quantities, at the right time, without manual calculations.
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