BatchApp
A web application and Google chrome extension for batch processing of orders in Katana MRP.
Overview
Manufacturing businesses scaling their operations on Katana MRP faced a severe bottleneck: the inability to process print and fulfillment orders in bulk. BatchApp was developed as an enterprise-grade extension to bridge this gap, providing a unified dashboard for mass order selection, status updates, and document generation.
Technical Challenges
The core complexity lay in handling large datasets entirely client-side to ensure responsiveness, while carefully managing API rate limits imposed by the Katana platform. Implementing a robust queue system for batch operations was essential to prevent timeouts and ensure data consistency during bulk updates.
Outcome
BatchApp was adopted as a mission-critical tool by several mid-sized manufacturers, streamlining their daily fulfillment workflows by over 60%. The tool transformed a disjointed, manual process into a streamlined, one-click operation, enabling clients to scale their order volume without proportional increases in administrative staff.