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MODUS vs Katana
Katana excels at inventory and Shopify operations. MODUS owns the formula lifecycle — version control, compliance sign-offs, and the R&D-to-production handoff.
CapabilityKatanaModus
Git-style formula branching
Katana
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Modus
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21 CFR approval workflow
Katana
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Modus
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Formula IP protection (hidden ingredients)
Katana
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Modus
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One-click traceability PDF
Katana
Add-on
Modus
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Hidden ingredients on production floor
Katana
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Modus
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Shopify inventory sync
Katana
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Modus
Available (beta)
Full warehouse MRP
Katana
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Modus
Integrate via export / API
Many teams evaluate both: Katana for inventory and storefront sync, MODUS as the system of record for formulas, batch records, and audit-ready traceability.