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The first Ecosystem-centric Commerce Framework designed to connect, grow, and expand your integrated services, locations, and systems -- and do it at maximum performance, scalability, and growth.

digBiz Podcast ep 20 | Seed to Sale to Delivery Why You Need an ERP E-Commerce Ecosystem

digBiz Podcast ep 20 | Seed to Sale to Delivery

Jason Agouris is joined by the inimitable Chris Guthrie from 365 Cannabis, together they explore how seed-to-sale-to delivery ERP solutions empower cannabis producers to streamline operations, integrate real time e-commerce, optimize sales, and ensure seamless delivery for sustainable profitability and compliance.

digBiz Podcast ep 19 | The Future of Cannabis Commerce: What’s Next for ERP Productivity and Scale?

digBiz Podcast ep 19 | The Future of Cannabis Commerce

Whether you’re a cannabis producer looking to streamline your supply chain, or an industry leader aiming to stay ahead of the curve, this podcast is for you. Tune in to hear expert insights on the trends shaping the future of cannabis commerce and discover how ERP systems can power your business to success.

Building from and Giving Back to the Open Source Community | Part 1

Building from and Giving Back to the Open Source Community | Part 1

One of the key benefits of open-source software is its ability to democratize access to high-quality software solutions or key software components. From web development frameworks like WordPress and Django to complex operating systems like Linux, and frameworks like Symfony and Ruby on Rails (including the Ruby language), open-source platforms have enabled businesses and individuals to develop sophisticated applications without the heavy costs typically associated with proprietary software. These tools are also regularly updated and improved by vast networks of contributors, resulting in software that evolves and adapts rapidly to user needs.

From Seed to Sale to Delivery

The Future of Cannabis Business Automation

The cannabis industry is experiencing rapid growth, and with that comes increasing operational complexity. With legalization taking hold at the national level  - Canada - and at the state level - USA; with more to come producers are faced with the challenge of managing everything from cultivation and production to compliance and delivery—all while maintaining efficiency and profitability. This is where business automation becomes a critical tool.

Unlocking Efficiency and Engagement: Cross-Functional Collaboration

Unlocking Efficiency and Engagement: Cross-Functional Collaboration

The ability to integrate product development with the operations in distribution and sales is paramount. Cross-functional working can unlock efficiency and engagement that will create a step change in overall business performance -- part of our series "Unlocking Efficiency and Engagement," and "Left Hand, Right Hand" with practical strategies for manufacturers and distributors in embracing digital commerce with supply chain best practices.

Unlocking Efficiency and Engagement: Cross-Functional Collaboration

Unlocking Efficiency and Engagement: The Role of Integrated Commerce

Integrated commerce platforms extending ERP systems are game-changers for supply chain logistics. To some degree they have been for years, but only recently outside of the enterprise-scale custom projects, has the commerce-platform to ERP platform relationship been accessible to smaller and medium sized operations. And to some degree we have the pandemic to thanks for accelerating this trend.

The Human Element: How to Cultivate a Productive Digital Company Culture

The Human Element: How to Cultivate a Productive Digital Company Culture

When it comes to digital businesses - which is almost all business these days - the focus most often pursued and discussed is often on technology, innovation, and efficiency. But the overlooked truth is, the human element is just as important to drive productivity, success, and growth - that's culture. Company culture plays a critical role in creating an environment where employees can thrive, be motivated to excel, and collaborate effectively. In this post, we'll explore why company culture matters in digital businesses, what elements are essential for a productive culture, and how you can cultivate a culture that fosters inclusivity, motivation, and employee well-being.

Unlocking Efficiency and Engagement: Cross-Functional Collaboration

Left Hand, Right Hand: Navigating Broken Systems

Consider the experience of a customer who orders online expecting a swift, hassle-free in-store pickup, only to find upon arrival that the staff cannot locate the order within their internal POS/Inventory system. This scenario is all too common and results in confusion and frustration for the customer and a scramble by the staff to resolve the mix-up.

Left Hand, Right Hand : When In-Store Staff Can't See Your Online Order

Left Hand, Right Hand : When In-Store Staff

Imagine the scenario: you've placed an order online, received confirmation, and yet, upon arriving at the store, the in-store staff seem to be in the dark about its existence. It's a classic case of the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing. In this inaugural installment of our "Left Hand, Right Hand" series, we're exploring the all-too-common disconnect between in-store operations and online customer interactions. This gap not only creates confusion and frustration for customers but also reflects deeper issues within a company's communication and operational structures. Join us as we delve into why this disconnect happens and what can be done to create a seamless bridge between the digital and physical realms of shopping.

Agility in Uncertainty: Scaling your Ecosystem Horizontally

Agility in Uncertainty: Scaling your Ecosystem Horizontally

Transforming Challenges into Opportunities with an Agile Ecosystem

Imagine your business operating ecosystem as a vibrant, living entity, capable of graceful growth and swift adaptation. At the core of this dynamism are scaleable frameworks and adaptable data models, key pillars that support a business's capacity to respond to shifting sands of industry trends and consumer demands.

Agility in Uncertainty: Leveraging Real-Time Ecosystem Inventory Management for Business Resilience

Agility in Uncertainty: Leveraging Real-Time Ecosystem Inventory

The result? Companies are turning to modern commerce strategies that allow them to dynamically respond to changes in product availability to better maintain customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. In particular, we’ll explore technology’s role in providing a beacon of hope for businesses stranded in today’s market challenges so they can achieve a higher level of real-time inventory management. By shining a light on all aspects of agile inventory solutions in addressing the ever-evolving puzzle of supply chain volatility, this article will show that robust relationships, satisfied customers and a happy bottom line can be sustained while accessing the real-time operating intelligence organizations need to conduct business as they navigate the choppy waters ahead.