Why “Best of Breed” Cannabis Tech Stacks Are Failing You – And What to Do About It 

I love my job. I love talking to operators about how to win, and I do it ALL DAY. These conversations with operators (hopefully ) then turn into work sessions for new customers.  

I love WATCHING my customers win. 

For years, cannabis operators have been told they need to choose: either invest in niche, cannabis-specific tools built for their sector—or adopt a sprawling enterprise ERP designed for traditional industries. The result? Many teams end up stitching together a #FrankensteinMonster and a dozen other point solutions into a tangled mess they call a “tech stack.” 

Here’s the hard truth: if your cannabis operation is running on a patchwork of disconnected apps, you’re not scaling. You’re surviving. 

I want to talk to YOU about why that Canna-Tech stack you’re building might be your biggest liability: 

1. Data Silos Everywhere 

Each single purpose solution runs its own database. Inventory counts in Canna-Tech inventory system don’t reconcile with financials in QuickBooks. Compliance reports pull from yet another silo. Real-time visibility for reporting? Forget it. 

2. Integration Nightmares 

Yes, APIs exist. But integrations between these small platforms are fragile, limited, and often require costly middleware or manual exports. Every new tool you add increases complexity exponentially. 

3. Surface-Level Functionality 

Sure, some Canna-Tech handles RFID and METRC reporting well. Cultivation specific websites might give you decent cultivation tracking. But when you need serious financial controls, advanced manufacturing, or multi-site supply chain management? These tools just aren’t designed to handle it. Don’t forget, all these tools started as a METRC skin! 

4. Support Headaches 

With multiple vendors, who do you call when things break? One app blames the other. Your IT team spends more time managing tickets than improving operations. 

So my favorite question to ask is: What if you didn’t have to choose between specialist tools and enterprise power? What if you could have both? 

365 Cannabis is built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central — a global ERP backbone supporting finance, inventory, supply chain, and compliance from a single source of truth.  

But it’s not just a generic ERP: 

• Cannabis-specific functionality is layered in by industry experts and operators. 

• Compliance tools evolve alongside regulatory changes. 

• Cultivation management and retail ops are native, not bolted on. 

• Power BI reporting gives real-time visibility across your operation. 

• Microsoft’s platform means scalability, security, and innovation baked in. 

Why Choose Microsoft + 365 Cannabis Over Can-Tech? 

• One System, Not a Stack: Finance, ops, compliance, and cultivation, unified. 

• Global Platform: Microsoft continuously invests billions in the ecosystem. 

• Real-Time Data: From seed to sale to financials, all in sync. 

• Single Vendor: No finger-pointing, just clear accountability. 

• Industry Depth: Cannabis expertise built into the ERP—not just in sidecar apps. 

Stop Building Fragile Tech Stacks 

Stacking Canna-Tech, and homebrewed spreadsheets on top of QuickBooks isn’t a long-term strategy. It’s a stopgap. And it’s holding you back. 

With 365 Cannabis on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, you’re not choosing between best-of-breed or best-of-suite. You’re choosing the best of both. 

Ready to upgrade? Let’s talk. 

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Is Medical Marijuana Legal in Mississippi?

As of Feb 2nd, medical cannabis in Mississippi is now legal, thanks to the recently signed Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act. The law permits the use of medical cannabis to treat certain medical conditions, which include:

• Cancer
• Parkinson’s disease
• Huntington’s disease
• ALS, muscular dystrophy
• HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and other transmitted diseases 
• Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, sickle-cell anemia
• Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder
• Autism
• Cachexia or wasting syndrome
• Chronic pain, severe or intractable nausea
• Seizures, severe and persistent muscle spasms

What This Means For Obtaining Medical Cannabis in Mississippi

Mississippi is now the third state in the deep south to legalize medical cannabis, and the 39th in the U.S. overall. According to a short news release, “the goal is to provide a safe and accessible program that meets the needs of patients and the public health and safety of all Mississippi residents…” The law also gives local jurisdictions and cities 90 days to opt out of allowing medical marijuana facilities in their areas.

The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act contains a number of favorable provisions for employers. Some of these include, but are not limited to:

• Employers are not required to allow or accommodate the medical use of medical cannabis, or to modify any job or any employee who engages in the medical use of cannabis, or seeks to engage in the medical use of cannabis.
• Employers are not prohibited from refusing to hire, discharge, discipline, or otherwise taking employment action against an individual with respect to hiring, discharging, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment as a result of that individual’s medical use of cannabis
• Employers are not prohibited from enforcing a drug testing policy.
• Employers may discipline employees who use medical cannabis in the workplace or who work while under the influence of it
• Employers and their workers’ compensation carriers are not required to pay for or to reimburse an individual for costs associated with the medical cannabis

Cultivation and License Applications

State residents and organizations will now be able to apply for cultivation and grow licenses come June, but as for what those exact requirements are, it’s yet to be determined. For now, staying updated with any breaking information is the best way to learn how to go about applying, depending on industry type, company size, and many other specifications.

Stay up-to-date on application information and requirement updates at 365cannabis.com. 

Marijuana Compliance Software For Mississippi

At 365 Cannabis, we stay on top of compliance with integrations into state regulatory systems, and are closely monitoring the recent legalizations of medical marijuana in Mississippi. As an ACMPR Compliance Software, we offer compliance solutions and checklist protocols throughout delivery to assist your organization every step of the way. In cases where integration to the regulatory tracking system is an option, 365 Cannabis will facilitate integration so that dual entry is minimized and efficiencies are realized.
Learn more about our products or services, or contact us today for any questions or comments.

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As the marijuana industry matures, we’ve seen more and more capital being shelled out towards ensuring functional efficiency and long-lasting success, instead of development and research and creating a market share.

Our ERP software for cannabis production management will help companies improve their operations and save money while ensuring that they remain fully compliant across different legal jurisdictions. 

Marijuana ERP Software

Marijuana ERP software is an application that connects every area of a Cannabusiness in a consolidated common database.

It comprises multiple modules that deal with particular business requirements such as accounting, order management, sales, project management, manufacturing, human resources, inventory, and more. 

The ERP solution weed software works as a comprehensive solution that merges vital seed-to-sale functionality along with desperately needed back-office traits to run all operations successfully. 

This means ERP offers all the necessary tools and equipment needed to manage customers and financials, produce precise reports, track sales, and manage inventory from seeding to eventual sales.    

ERP Solutions for Medical Marijuana

For marijuana cultivators, distributors and processors, ERP allows operators to obtain significant changes, enhance inventory management, optimize the supply chain and seek areas to minimize waste.

Here’s how the software can help your Cannabusiness:

• Waste Reduction

Often, regulatory compliance can impede sustainability efforts. However, if marijuana operators have access to advanced technologies to monitor supply chain operations and predict usage, they can minimize waste. 

With enhanced visibility, cannabis operators can determine areas that require betterment by auditing the supply chain from first to last. Issues will likely turn up in sections of over-buying or over-production of materials due to improper forecasting. Fortunately, with the help of cannabis ERP software, you will not have to make critical business decisions based on instincts. 

ERP software allows operators to track materials as well as demand; plus, it helps them practice lean production (also called lean manufacturing). Using the system data, cannabis operators try to eliminate:

• Over-production of products, which are not ready for sale
• Delays that lead to blockages or waste
• Unutilized products and materials placed in the storehouse 
• Inadequate workplace layouts, causing so much time to move around
• Defects caused by poor quality management  

ERP allows marijuana operators to emphasize lean manufacturing, optimize efficiencies, streamline quality, and minimize costs to reduce waste for sustainable operations.

• Inventory Management 

With the help of cannabis ERP software, operators can even monitor individual stocks across various locations, including retail locations and warehouses. This helps them gain complete visibility into their supply chain process as they shift from wrapping to inventory, delivery, retail, and ultimately into the customer’s hands. 

• Supply-Chain Optimization

The effect of the marijuana ERP solution on the supply chain can be substantial, especially when trying to achieve a more viable operation. 

• Demand & Planning

ERP software can deduce demand automatically once orders fall in. It simplifies the supply chain process by making efficient job scheduling. This way, you’ll have complete visibility of the resources that are consumed. 

• Procurement

With cannabis ERP software, you can have adequate means to supervise and control the supply and procurement of services and goods throughout the chain. 

ERP looks out for all components under the supply-chain management, from managing production and inventory resources to handling execution and transportation processes. 

• Production

Cannabis ERP software allows “Bill of Material BOM” for all items. Once production begins, every record for labor resources and machines are made and updated timely. All activities are documented with ERP software to ensure proper supply-chain process, increase efficiencies, minimize carbon footprint, and eliminate errors. 

Ready to Better your Supply Chain?

Our cannabis ERP software has six modules, including financials, cultivation, processing, CRM, distribution, and retail. Browse our site to learn more today, and please contact us with any questions you may have.

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