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title: 'QAD + Katana'
url: 'https://www.staging38.commercient.com/product/qad-katana/'
date: '2026-06-19T10:53:07-04:00'
modified: '2026-06-19T10:53:07-04:00'
author: 'Aaron Torres'
excerpt: 'Commercient SYNC connects QAD to Katana, giving your team access to QAD data directly within Katana. No complex coding required.'
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Commercient connects QAD and Katana, keeping inventory levels, product data and purchase orders aligned between the ERP and inventory system. The connection supports operational workflows that span both QAD and Katana without manual handoffs.

## What syncs

- Sync QAD Suppliers to Katana Supplier Records
- Export QAD Purchase Orders to Katana
- Connect Katana Reorder Points to QAD Purchase Orders
- Sync QAD Parts Costs to Katana
- Sync QAD Inventory to Katana Stock
- Import Katana Purchase Orders into QAD as Purchase Orders

## Why Commercient

### Credit note and returns management

Connect QAD Credit Memos and returns data to Katana to keep customer account balances and return records aligned between both systems.

### Purchase order management

Export QAD Purchase Orders to Katana so procurement and operations teams can manage purchasing from either system with consistent data.

### Payment and cash management

Sync QAD Cash Applications and receipt data to Katana so financial records and customer payment status are current in both platforms.

### Quote and estimate management

Connect QAD Quotes to Katana so quoting activity is visible and consistent across both systems for sales and operations.

## About QAD

QAD is a manufacturing ERP for automotive, food and beverage, consumer products and life sciences companies, managing supply chain, production, quality and financials.

## About Katana

Katana is a cloud manufacturing and inventory management platform for small manufacturers, managing production scheduling, materials, bills of materials, purchase orders and shop floor operations.

## Frequently asked questions

### How is the QAD and Katana integration scoped and implemented?

Commercient scopes each integration based on the customer's QAD and Katana configuration, the objects to be synced and the required sync direction. Timelines and supported objects are agreed during the scoping process.

### Can QAD AR Invoices data sync to Katana?

Yes, Commercient can sync QAD AR Invoices data to Katana when included in scope. Exact field mapping, sync frequency and object coverage are configured per project.

### Can new records created in Katana be imported into QAD?

Commercient can support importing new records created in Katana into QAD when included in the integration scope. Direction and object coverage depend on project configuration.

### What support does Commercient provide after go-live?

Commercient provides ongoing support for the QAD and Katana integration after go-live. Support coverage and response times depend on the customer's support plan and service level agreement.

### What data can Commercient connect between QAD and Katana?

Commercient can connect QAD and Katana to sync data such as Customers, Parts, Inventory, Sales Orders and AR Invoices. Supported objects and sync direction depend on the customer's system setup and project scope.