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Items

Everything you need to know about Items, Variants, and Product Recipes

What is an item?Understand the concept of items in Katana, including their roles, types, and how they integrate into inventory management.
What is a product?Learn what defines a product in Katana and how it integrates with inventory and production workflows.
What is a material?Understand what materials are in Katana, including their roles in inventory and production processes.
What is a service?Services in Katana streamline non-physical goods management like warranties or installations.
Product vs Material vs ServiceUnderstand the key differences between products, materials, and services in Katana.
How to create a product / product cardLearn how to create a product in Katana, including setting up details like SKU, price, and inventory levels.
Managing products: edit, duplicate, and deleteEasily handle product maintenance in Katana.
How to create a material / material cardCreate materials to track raw inputs for production, including details like SKU, cost, and inventory levels.
Managing materials: edit, duplicate, and deleteEasily manage any changes you need to make to materials
How to create a service / service cardCreate service items in Katana to manage non-inventory sales like installations or warranties
Managing services: edit, duplicate, and deleteManage services in Katana: Learn to edit, duplicate, and delete services effectively.
How to import products and variantsEasily import new products and variants into Katana using comprehensive templates.
How to import materials and variantsImport materials and their variants into Katana for efficient data management and streamlined inventory tracking.
How to update products and variants through importingEfficiently update existing products and variants in Katana using the bulk import feature.
How to update materials and variants through importingUpdate materials and variants in Katana via import for efficient data management and accurate inventory control.
How to disassemble a productDisassemble products to break down items into components for efficient inventory management and reuse.
Material trackingTrack materials for accurate inventory management and efficient production processes.
What is a category?Learn about categories in Katana and how they help organize products and materials for efficient inventory management.
How to create categoriesCreate categories to organize products and materials, improving inventory management and data accessibility.
Editing or deleting categoriesHow Edit or delete categories to maintain organized and up-to-date inventory structures easily.to edit and delete categories
What is a variant code / SKU?Learn about variant codes / SKUs and how they are used to track individual product variants.
Create, edit, and delete variant codes / SKUsCreate, edit, or delete variant codes / SKUs to manage and track individual product variations efficiently.
Archiving a product, material, or serviceClear up unused items by archiving them so they don't get added to orders.
Custom fields for itemsEnhance item data with custom fields to add detailed information for sales and production.
Why is an item crossed out or showing [ARCHIVED]?Learn why items may appear crossed out on orders, stock adjustments, or transfers in Katana.
Video: Tracking costs of products and materialsLearn how are costs calculated for products and materials in Katana