Start with a trigger
Select a trigger that sets your workflow in motion.
This could be anything from a new order in your Shopify store to a customer signing up for your newsletter.
Triggers are the starting points that tell MESA when to act.
Katana Integrations
MESA is the most flexible way integrate Katana to any app so you can get more done with less effort.
Top companies trust MESA to automate the work that runs their business.
Connect Katana to your favorite apps
MESA lets you connect Katana to any app - no coding required.
Start with a pre-made template.
Quickly add automation with our pre-made Katana workflow templates.
Or, build your own Katana integration.
Making workflows is easy. Triggers start a workflow then, actions occur when it's running. Read more Katana docs in our knowledge base.
Why integrate Katana with your business?
Integrating Katana into repeatable workflows helps you accomplish more in less time. Automate more tasks to unlock growth at scale.
Keep Katana production orders in sync with Shopify sales
When an order is placed in Shopify, MESA creates or updates the corresponding production order in Katana. Your manufacturing queue stays current with demand without anyone manually bridging the two systems.
Update Shopify inventory when Katana production is complete
When a production run finishes in Katana, MESA updates the available stock in Shopify. Your storefront reflects what's actually ready to sell without a manual sync step between your factory floor and your store.
Log production and materials data where your ops team works
When Katana records a production event — a run started, a material consumed, a batch completed — MESA writes the details to Airtable, Google Sheets, or ClickUp. Your operations team has a running view without leaving their tools.
Alert your team when materials fall below reorder levels
When a raw material or component in Katana drops below a threshold, MESA notifies your team through Slack or email. Your production schedule doesn't stall because a reorder slipped through the cracks.
Let AI forecast demand and flag production gaps before they happen
Your AI assistant reads Shopify sales velocity and Katana stock levels to identify where production capacity and incoming demand are out of step. MESA surfaces those gaps before they affect fulfillment, not after.
Expert Workflow Setup
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MESA helps you connect two or more apps to handle repetitive tasks automatically, no code necessary.
Step 1.
Step 2.
Add an action
Next, choose the action that should follow the trigger.
Actions are the tasks that MESA will perform automatically, such as sending a confirmation email or updating your product inventory.
Linking actions to triggers is how you build a seamless workflow process.
Step 3.
Personalize
Make your workflow even more flexible using built-in apps.
Customize your automation with tools that match your specific needs, whether it's scheduling theme changes or syncing with your CRM.
Personalization ensures your workflows fit your unique business requirements.
All set!
You just made a workflow
Finally, enable your workflow. You've just automated a task that will save you time and reduce manual effort.
With MESA, complex processes become simple, freeing you up to focus on what matters most—growing your business.
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