Inventory

Inventory decisions depend on having a clear understanding of baseline demand. When short-term spikes are left unadjusted, they can introduce noise that makes planning more difficult than it needs to be. Blockout dates are a simple way to maintain that clarity.

Strain-based reordering feels structured because it is tied to specific products. But it often leads to a fragmented view of what is actually happening in the store. Looking at inventory through Product Lines provides a different perspective.

Over ordering is one of the quietest margin killers in cannabis retail. Here are five signs your dispensary has an over ordering problem, and what to do about each one.

Fast movers that consistently sell out are strong performers, sure, but they are also the easiest place for demand to disappear from the numbers, meaning missed opportunities for cash. When that happens, even a well-built spreadsheet will keep ordering below what the store can actually sell. Closing that gap does not require guessing or padding orders. It requires seeing demand for what it looks like when the product is actually available to sell.

A 24% tax for wholesale cannabis went into effect in Michigan on January 1. Retailers quickly adjusted to the mechanics of the new tax. The bigger challenge has been understanding how it changes day to day inventory planning and cash flow management.