# Katana MRP – Production Management Web Dashboard & UX UI Design

URL: https://rondesignlab.com/blog/work-in-progress/katana-mrp-production-management-web-dashboard-and-ux-ui-design

> Katana MRP – Production Management Web Dashboard project is a manufacturing management platform.

## Katana MRP – Production Management Web Dashboard & UX UI Design

## Client's Request

> We need a web dashboard that centralizes production, inventory, and order tracking, giving teams real-time visibility to boost efficiency and cut operational bottlenecks.
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> — Thomas Garcia, CPO at Katana

![Production Tracking SaaS Design](https://res.cloudinary.com/ducxztw9n/image/upload/v1763540305/IMG_1_671f4fbe61.webp)
*Production Tracking SaaS Design*

## About Katana project

Katana MRP – Production Management Web Dashboard project is a manufacturing management platform that helps small and medium-sized businesses centralize production control. It combines inventory, order tracking, and scheduling in one dashboard for faster, smarter operations.

- Industry: MRP, Management
- Category: Web Design, SaaS, Dashboard
- Location: San Diego, USA

![Supply Chain Planning UI](https://res.cloudinary.com/ducxztw9n/image/upload/v1763540305/Frame_1321316520_bf175e0c41.webp)
*Supply Chain Planning UI*

## User Challenges

Manufacturing teams struggled with fragmented tools that made it hard to monitor orders, manage materials, and coordinate workflows in real time, leading to inefficiencies and costly errors.

> Our focus was simplifying complex processes into one intuitive interface to reduce operational friction.
>
> — Stan D., CIO

![Real-Time Production Monitoring Dashboard](https://res.cloudinary.com/ducxztw9n/image/upload/v1763540305/Frame_1321316521_edff94993f.webp)
*Real-Time Production Monitoring Dashboard*

## Valuable Insights

We held workshops with product managers, engineers, and operators to identify pain points. Real-time data accuracy and integrated workflow visibility emerged as critical user needs.

## Major Findings

### 72% reported data delays

Users faced frequent delays in receiving production updates, causing bottlenecks and misaligned scheduling across teams.

### 58% relied on manual tracking

Many users manually tracked inventory and orders due to unreliable automated systems, increasing error rates and workload.

![Operations Control Panel Design](https://res.cloudinary.com/ducxztw9n/image/upload/v1763540304/Frame_1321316521_1_be8b3cce06.webp)
*Operations Control Panel Design*

### Related cases

- [Katana](/cases/katana-erp-branding-ux-ui-design-trial)

## Our Solutions

Our solution streamlined manufacturing management by delivering a clean, easy-to-navigate Katana MRP – Production Management Web Dashboard ui / ux dashboard focused on clarity and actionable insights. This improved operational transparency and reduced errors.

### Centralized Workflow Hub

We created a modular dashboard that brings together inventory, orders, and production planning in one place, allowing seamless transitions between tasks.

### Interactive Visual Indicators

The design includes intuitive visual cues and alerts to highlight critical issues, empowering users to prioritize actions efficiently.

![Manufacturing Process Management Web UI](https://res.cloudinary.com/ducxztw9n/image/upload/v1763540306/Frame_1321316521_2_24587f25fc.webp)
*Manufacturing Process Management Web UI*

## Project Result

We delivered a Katana MRP – Production Management Web Dashboard example dashboard that improved real-time visibility and operational control, helping teams reduce delays and improve productivity across the production cycle.

## Key Efficiency Gains

### +38% faster decision-making

Improved data centralization and real-time updates enabled teams to act swiftly, cutting down delays in production adjustments.

### -45% reduction in manual tracking

Automated inventory and order management significantly decreased reliance on error-prone manual processes, improving accuracy and saving time.

![Operations Management SaaS Web Design](https://res.cloudinary.com/ducxztw9n/image/upload/v1763540306/Frame_1321316521_3_c29273c4fb.webp)
*Operations Management SaaS Web Design*

## Client's Feedback

> The design simplified complex processes. The dashboard’s clarity and speed improved planning and issue resolution, helping us meet growing demand more effectively.
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> — Thomas Garcia, CPO at Katana