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🛑 HIT BY KATANA MRP PRICE HIKES OR TIRED OF $359–$799/MO CLOUD FEES?

Stop Paying $359–$799/Month for Katana MRP.
Own Your Multi-Level BOM, Production Planning & MRP Software
on Office LAN.

Explode 3-level Bill of Materials with scrap %, detect component shortages before batch runs, auto-generate supplier POs, and print barcoded shop-floor travelers. Unlimited production runs, zero order caps, and $0 monthly cloud rent.

🏭 $0 / Month Cloud MRP Tolls
🧬 3-Level BOM Tree & Scrap Factor %
⚡ 1-Click Shortage MRP to Vendor PO
🏷️ Barcoded Shop-Floor Job Travelers
SuiteCrate Manufacturing & MRP v2.4 (Shop LAN: 192.168.1.180:8889) 🟢 Shop Floor Terminals Online
Active Production Batch
Apex Industrial Controls & Precision Fabrication LLC
Batch #RUN-2026-0814 100 Units Scheduled $14,260 Batch Cost
📦 Target Assembly: SKU: MFG-CTRL-200 Smart HVAC Industrial Control Enclosure
✓ 3-Level BOM Verified • Unit Cost: $142.60 (Materials + Labor + 3% Scrap)
SUB-ASSEMBLY 1 Relay PCB Controller
⚠️ Short 40 Relay ICs
SUB-ASSEMBLY 2 NEMA 3R Steel Chassis
✓ 120 In Stock (Ready)
SUB-ASSEMBLY 3 Wiring Loom Harness
⚠️ Short 200m Wire
ACTIVE SHOP TRAVELER Op 20: Powder Coat
⚙️ Station 3 In Progress
THE CLOUD MRP PRICING ESCALATOR

Stop Paying Monthly Penalties Every Time Your Factory Grows

Katana Cloud MRP starts at $359/mo and shoots up to $799–$1,799/mo with strict order volume caps, while MRPeasy bills you per shop-floor tablet user. Here is how SuiteCrate Manufacturing & MRP Software gives you complete production independence:

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$0 Monthly MRP Fees (Unlimited Production Batches)

Cloud MRPs penalize your factory when sales pick up by forcing automatic plan upgrades when you cross order thresholds. With SuiteCrate, run unlimited production runs, build unlimited assemblies, and connect unlimited shop-floor terminals with zero monthly fees.

✓ Saves $14,000–$28,000 Every 3 Years vs. Katana
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3-Level BOM Tree with Scrap % & Direct Labor Costing

Standard spreadsheets fail when raw parts combine into sub-assemblies. Model nested assemblies (*Finished Good → Sub-Assemblies → Raw Materials*), factor in cutting scrap allowances (3–5%), and automatically roll up direct shop labor ($/hr) into true unit cost.

✓ Eliminates Underpriced Quotations & Profit Leaks
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Automated Material Shortage Engine & 1-Click POs

Never discover a missing $2 screw after tearing down a machine. Enter your target batch quantity, and SuiteCrate instantly calculates exact net component shortages against current stock and auto-generates supplier Purchase Orders in 1 click.

✓ Prevent Costly Shop-Floor Production Stoppages
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Printable Barcoded Job Travelers & Work Centers

Keep paper trails clear on dirty shop floors. Generate printable Job Travelers with crisp Code 128 barcodes. Floor operators scan traveler codes at CNC punch, bending, powder-coat, soldering, and QA stations to log routing progress without expensive cloud terminals.

✓ ISO 9001 Auditable Shop-Floor Tracking
HANDS-ON SHOP-FLOOR EXPERIENCE

Test-Drive the Entire Production Cycle in 60 Seconds

Click through the 4 core industrial modules below. Experience how a multi-level BOM calculates scrap, flags missing components, generates supplier POs, and protects wholesale margins:

Multi-Level Bill of Materials (BOM)

Smart HVAC Control Enclosure (SKU: MFG-CTRL-200)

3%
Level • Item Name Part / SKU # Qty / Unit Unit Cost Extended Cost
📁 [L1] Sub-Assembly: Relay PCB Controller Board SUB-PCB-441 1 Ea $48.50 $48.50
• [L2] Microprocessor IC Chip (STM32) RAW-IC-32 1 Ea $24.00 $24.00
• [L2] 24V Industrial Relays (Omron) RAW-REL-24 4 Ea $4.50 $18.00
• [L2] SMD Passive Component Kit RAW-SMD-KIT 1 Kit $6.50 $6.50
📁 [L1] Sub-Assembly: NEMA 3R Steel Enclosure SUB-ENC-3R 1 Ea $54.00 $54.00
• [L2] 16-Gauge Galvanized Sheet Steel (18x14) RAW-STL-16G 1 Sheet $32.00 $32.00
• [L2] Powder Coat Powder (RAL 7035 Grey) RAW-PDR-7035 0.5 Lb $14.00/lb $7.00
• [L2] Zinc Hardware Fasteners & Gasket Kit RAW-HW-GSK 1 Set $15.00 $15.00
⏱️ Direct Shop Labor (Assembly & QA Test) LABOR-OPS 45 Mins $28.00/hr $21.00
BOM Cost Breakdown:
Raw Materials: $102.50 • Direct Labor: $21.00 • Scrap Buffer: +$3.71 (3%)
TRUE UNIT COST: $142.60
Batch MRP Production Planning

Material Shortage & Automated Supplier PO Generator

100 Units
16G Galvanized Steel Sheets

RAW-STL-16G

Required: 103 Sheets • On Hand: 120 Sheets
✓ IN STOCK (+17 SURPLUS)
Microprocessor IC Chip (STM32)

RAW-IC-32

Required: 103 Chips • On Hand: 60 Chips
🔴 SHORTAGE (-43 UNITS)
24V Industrial Relays

RAW-REL-24

Required: 412 Relays • On Hand: 250 Relays
🔴 SHORTAGE (-162 UNITS)
Component Shortage Resolved in 1 Click: Auto-groups vendor parts into clean Purchase Orders with exact supplier part numbers.
Shop-Floor Operations Tracking

Printable Barcoded Job Traveler (#JOB-2026-0814)

WORK ORDER ROUTING SLIP
JOB-2026-0814 • 100 Units of MFG-CTRL-200
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*JOB-2026-0814*
Op 10: CNC Turret Punch & Press Brake (Chassis Fabrication)
Machine: Amada CNC Brake • Operator: Jake T.
✓ Completed (100/100)
Op 20: Powder Coat RAL 7035 (Grey Industrial Bake)
Oven Line #2 (400°F Bake) • Operator: Marcus V.
⚙️ In Progress (42/100)
Op 30: PCB Controller Assembly & Lead-Free Soldering
SMT Pick & Place Station • Waiting for Op 20 chassis
⚪ Scheduled Next
Op 40: High-Pot Electrical Insulation Test & QA Sign-Off
QA Test Station #1 • UL 508A Industrial Panel Verification
⚪ Scheduled
Op 50: Box Packaging & 4"×6" Direct Thermal Barcode Labeling
Pack Bench A • Finished Goods Inward to Bin C-04
⚪ Scheduled
Multi-Channel Profit Protection

Multi-Tier Pricing Matrix Based on Real BOM Cost ($142.60)

✓ Auto-Accounts for Platform Fees & Dealer Discounts
Direct B2B Wholesale

$245.00

Zero Platform Commission
Gross Profit: +$102.40
Gross Margin: 41.8%
Shopify Storefront

$289.00

2.9% Credit Card Processing
Gross Profit: +$138.02
Gross Margin: 47.8%
Amazon Industrial FBA

$325.00

15% Referral Fee (-$48.75)
Gross Profit: +$133.65
Gross Margin: 41.1%
Distributor Tier (-40%)

$195.00

Volume Skid Orders (100+)
Gross Profit: +$52.40
Gross Margin: 26.9%
💡 Real BOM Cost Integration: Whenever a raw material supplier price increases in your pricebook, every channel's margin % updates automatically.
UNBOXED 3-YEAR CASH SAVINGS CALCULATOR

How Much Cash Are You Giving Away to Katana Cloud MRP?

Slide to match your factory's production tier. See your exact 3-year cash savings when replacing $359–$799/month Katana fees with a one-time SuiteCrate Pro LAN license:

Standard Factory ($799/mo)
Starter Plan ($359/mo) Standard Factory ($799/mo) Growing Plant ($1,799/mo)
3-Year Katana Cloud MRP Cost:
$28,764
$799/mo × 36 months
SuiteCrate Pro LAN (One-Time):
$3,999
$0/Mo Forever • Unlimited Orders
YOUR NET 3-YEAR CASH SAVINGS:
+$24,765
ROI Payback Period: 150 Days
HEAD-TO-HEAD ARCHITECTURE

Fragile Excel BOMs vs. Katana Cloud MRP vs. SuiteCrate Office LAN

Feature / Capability Fragile Spreadsheets Katana MRP / MRPeasy ⭐ SuiteCrate Pro LAN
Monthly Subscription Fee $0 (Manual) $359–$1,799 / month ✓ $0 / Mo Forever (Unlimited Batches)
Multi-Level BOM Tree (Sub-Assemblies) ✕ Breaks with complex formulas ✓ Yes ✓ Yes (3-Level Nested Tree)
Cutting Scrap Factor % Rollup ✕ Ignored (Causes underpricing) ✕ Requires custom formulas ✓ Native Scrap Buffer Engine
Batch Shortage MRP to 1-Click PO ✕ Manual copy-paste ✓ Yes ✓ Yes (Instant Supplier PO Generator)
Printable Barcoded Job Travelers ✕ Handwritten cards ✓ Yes ✓ Yes (Code 128 / QR Ready)
Concrete Floor Offline Continuity ✓ Works local ✕ Stalls when metal walls drop Wi-Fi ✓ 100% Local-First LAN SQLite Engine
Proprietary Design & Secret Recipe Sovereignty Local files Stored on 3rd-party public cloud ✓ 100% Private Self-Hosted Code & Open Database Ownership
TRANSPARENT ONE-TIME INVESTMENT

Own Your Manufacturing Software Forever. Zero Monthly Subscriptions.

Every package is a 100% perpetual license. Run it on your shop-floor network with zero monthly batch penalties. Choose the edition tailored to your production facility:

Assembly Workshop • Single PC

Basic Edition

Ideal for craft manufacturers, small workshops, and assembly businesses needing single-level BOM costing and margin pricer.

$1,899 $2,999 Save $1,100 One-Time Payment • $0/Mo Forever
  • ✓ Single-Level Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • ✓ Raw Material Costing + Direct Labor Overhead
  • ✓ Scrap Factor % Allowance Calculation
  • ✓ Multi-Marketplace Margin & Markup Pricer
  • ✓ 100% Private Offline SQLite Database
Plant Operations • Traceability

Enterprise Factory

Built for precision machining plants, FDA-regulated manufacturers, and multi-machine job shops requiring work-center capacity scheduling.

$7,499 $11,999 Save $4,500 One-Time Payment • $0/Mo Forever
  • ✓ Everything in Pro LAN, PLUS:
  • ✓ Work-Center Machine Capacity Scheduling
  • ✓ FDA / ISO Lot & Batch Traceability (FEFO)
  • ✓ Dimensional Costing Calculator (Length × Width Sheet/Bar)
  • ✓ Multi-Facility / Multi-Plant Database Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Setup Review by Lead Systems Engineer
  • ✓ 100% Private Self-Hosted Code & Open Database Ownership
FOUNDER SELF-SERVICE ARCHITECTURE & OPTIONAL SERVICES

100% Self-Service by Default • Optional Engineering Services

🛠️ Done-For-You LAN & Shop Station Setup (+$199) Our senior engineer connects remotely to your shop server, configures the local network, and sets up touch terminals on the floor. (Included free in Enterprise).
📂 Master BOM & Vendor Data Cleansing (+$249) We scrub your existing Excel BOM workbooks, parts catalogs, and supplier price sheets, importing them cleanly into your local SQLite database.
🛡️ Optional Care & Updates ($149/yr) 100% voluntary. Receive major annual software version updates, new barcode printer presets, and priority support. Cancel anytime while keeping lifetime access.
RISK-FREE 24-HOUR EVALUATION

Ready to Free Your Factory from Monthly Cloud MRP Rent?

We will send you a private, playable Live Demo link pre-configured with sample manufacturing data (electronics assembly, precision metal fabrication, or custom goods). Explode BOMs, test the shortage calculator, and verify the shop traveler with your team.

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COMMON QUESTIONS • 100% TRANSPARENCY

Frequently Asked Questions by Manufacturing Business Owners

1. How does $0/month MRP work without order caps? ▾
SaaS platforms like Katana charge recurring monthly fees because they host your data on their AWS/Azure cloud servers and maintain massive sales teams. SuiteCrate installs directly on your local plant server or office PC. Because you own your hardware and data, our ongoing server costs are zero, allowing us to charge a single one-time license with zero per-batch penalties.
2. What if Wi-Fi drops on our concrete and steel shop floor? ▾
Metal enclosures, machinery interference, and concrete firewalls frequently disrupt cloud connections on factory floors. SuiteCrate operates on your local office/shop LAN using an ultra-fast SQLite WAL database engine. Barcode scanners respond in 0ms with instant audio confirmation, completely unaffected by external internet outages.
3. Can we track scrap percentage and defect rates on raw materials? ▾
Yes. Every Bill of Materials in SuiteCrate includes an explicit Scrap Factor % buffer. If your stamping press has a 3% trim scrap rate or your powder-coat oven has a 2% rejection rate, the system automatically inflates raw material consumption so your job costing and MRP purchase orders reflect true real-world shop usage.
4. Does the system support lot numbers and batch expiration for FDA / ISO compliance? ▾
Yes. Our Enterprise Factory Edition natively includes Lot & Batch Traceability with First-Expired, First-Out (FEFO) depletion rules. You can track incoming supplier heats/lots, link them to specific production batch runs, and generate an instant backward/forward recall audit trail in under 10 seconds.
5. Can shop-floor workers scan barcodes using handheld USB or Bluetooth guns? ▾
Yes. SuiteCrate works with all standard HID keyboard-wedge barcode guns (Zebra, Honeywell, Netum) and mobile tablets. When an operator scans an operation barcode on the Job Traveler, the station logs the timestamp, operator ID, and finished piece count automatically.
6. Can we import our existing Excel BOM spreadsheets and parts catalogs? ▾
Yes. We provide clean, pre-formatted CSV templates for Master Parts, Vendor Catalogs, and Multi-Level BOM structures. You can import thousands of items in minutes, or select our optional Done-For-You Data Cleansing Add-on (+$249) to have our engineers verify your data.
7. What happens if a shop computer crashes or gets damaged? ▾
All production recipes, BOMs, and work orders are stored in a single, self-contained file (manufacturing_records.db). We include an automated script that backs up this database nightly to an office NAS, external drive, or encrypted cloud storage. Restoring to a new computer takes less than 3 minutes.
8. What does "100% Private Self-Hosted Code & Open Database Ownership" mean? ▾
Your proprietary assembly blueprints, secret formulations, and supplier pricing stay completely confidential within your building. You receive unencrypted, self-hosted application files and an open SQLite/MySQL database that you own forever. Even if SuiteCrate were to close tomorrow, your factory software keeps running forever.
Op 20 Work Center Routing Details
🔗 Zero-Copy Workflow Chaining Pipe Your Current Batch Table Directly Into the Next Operational Tool:
100% Browser-to-Browser Memory Transfer (SessionStorage)