Cannabis Is CPG at the Shelf, But Not in the Factory Cannabis companies face a unique dual identity: Agricultural at the Start: Cultivation depends on biological inputs — genetics, nutrients, climate — that create variability from batch to batch. Pharma-Like in the Middle: Extraction, testing, and formulation introduce controlled, science-driven processes. CPG at the
Why ERP Is the Wrong Fit for Cannabis CPG — And How BatchNav Bridges the Gap As cannabis companies shift from bulk cultivation to consumer packaged goods (CPG) — branded flower, vapes, gummies, and more — many leaders default to the systems they know from mainstream industries. They turn to big-name ERPs like SAP,
BatchNav: Beyond Track-and-Trace Most cannabis operators are already familiar with state-mandated track-and-trace systems like Metrc. These tools track plant IDs, inventory movements, and package transfers — all designed to keep regulators satisfied. But compliance isn’t the same as profitability. That’s where BatchNav goes beyond track-and-trace. While covering all the basics of compliance, BatchNav is
BatchNav vs. ERP Systems: Solving Cannabis Manufacturing’s Biggest Costing Gaps Cannabis manufacturing isn’t like producing widgets or soda — it operates at the intersection of biology, variable production processes, SKU complexity, and compliance requirements. Traditional ERP systems were never built for this reality, leaving operators exposed to distorted margins and compliance risks. BatchNav isn’t
