We have a saying at Rockton: We can customize Acumatica to do just about anything, but we may advise you not to.

Our primary goal is to use technology to help grow your business. Unnecessary customizations tend to get in the way of that – they can get expensive, break with upgrades, and need constant maintenance. So, when we hear the word customizations, we like to take a step back to advise you on the pros, cons, cost, and value.

Compliance is critical in the cannabis industry. But it’s not the only thing your business needs to be successful. So how do you maintain a safe and legal cannabis supply chain while accelerating growth? 

When migrating to a new business management system, most companies have two goals: go live on time and stay under budget. Each goal requires some level of planning and predictability but, technology comes with its fair share of surprises. This is where an experienced and prepared software partner becomes an essential piece of the puzzle.

In the cannabis industry, finding a business management software that scales your operations from cultivation to point-of-sale seems almost impossible. Many hemp startups choose to piece together different applications to create their “ideal” solution – ending up with a system that’s clunky, unintuitive, and doesn’t get the job done.

There must be a simpler way.

It seems like you hear about just-in-time all the time.

All the big players do it: Apple, Toyota, even McDonalds. But how do you know if just-in-time inventory management is right for your business? And, if it is, how do you incorporate it into your production process without causing hiccups or delays? We’ll break it down for you, starting with the basics.

The cannabis industry is complex.

Narrowing compliance requirements. Rapidly evolving regulations. Newcomers constantly adding on to the pressure to accelerate growth.

It can be tough trying to stay ahead of the competition and within the lines of the law. So how are the big players in cannabis doing it?

Coupling five best practices with the use of modern cloud technology helps cultivators and distributors set a flexible foundation for their businesses that can be optimized from state to state.

Notification templates in Acumatica provide a seamless way to keep communication effective, clear, and continuous.

What happens when your office manager orders the wrong coffee or carbonated water? Not much, probably – though it’s a pain until the right flavors come in. Now, imagine what would happen if your entire company invested in the wrong ERP…

Nothing throws a wrench into your productivity like a new business process.

The truth is: new processes are a necessary part of the journey for any growing business. “Old ways won’t open new doors,” and that’s the name of the game when it comes to scaling up. Still, that doesn’t make it any easier for your team that’s been using a different accounting system for nearly a decade.

Manual processes can strain businesses with the clearest vision and the most loyal customers. There’s no return on time wasted or misplaced effort. And none of us are asymptomatic to bottlenecks. How do you equip your business to overcome such serious, yet commonly overlooked, threats? Automation. Automation produces efficiency and is paramount to the success of your business in three major ways.