Compare Brytebuild vs. Katana Cloud Inventory

Brytebuild is a specialized MRP solution designed specifically for UK manufacturers that operate on a make-to-order basis, typically employing between 5 to 25 individuals. What sets this platform apart is its integrated quality management system, which is not offered as a separate module. The software adeptly handles multi-level bills of materials, balancing demand with inventory, work in progress, and existing purchase orders. It provides timely recommendations on production and purchasing needs. The scheduling feature utilizes finite capacity planning, allowing work orders to flow through work centers based on actual daily availability, all displayed on an intuitive drag-and-drop Gantt chart that prevents machine double-booking. Two key features distinguish Brytebuild from typical options in the market. First, customers can track their order status via a link, eliminating the need for a login. Second, it seamlessly incorporates quality management elements such as inspection plans, non-conformance reporting, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), calibration, document control, internal audits, and management reviews within the same system. Pricing starts at £45 per month for each full user, with a minimum of two users required. More economical execute-only shop-floor seats are also available. A 14-day free trial is offered without any credit card obligation.

Brytebuild offers a streamlined warehouse management system that operates using the same data source as its Material Requirements Planning (MRP), ensuring that stock levels, production schedules, and dispatch operations are consistently aligned and do not require reconciliation between different platforms. The system features an append-only ledger that tracks movements down to the container and barcode level, allowing for a transparent history of every location, rather than relying on inferred balances. With efficient allocation and reservation processes, committed stock is excluded from the available inventory, and the system supports multiple warehouses with specific minimum stock requirements for each location. Picking, packing, and dispatching are integrated into structured workflows, employing First Expiry, First Out (FEFO) allocation for items with limited shelf life. When goods are received, the system captures the supplier's lot information, facilitating effective two-way traceability later on. One standout feature is the 3D warehouse designer, which allows users to visually organize racking, aisles, and dock doors on a floor plan, and then transition seamlessly to a live operational view of the same layout. The service is available at an additional cost of £19 per full user each month, while shop-floor users are exempt from this fee. Developed in the UK, the pricing is in pounds, and a 14-day free trial is offered for new users.