BLAZE® Collaborates with Metrc® to Enhance Retail Integration for Cannabis Distributors

BLAZE® Partners with Metrc® for Enhanced Retail ID Integration

BLAZE® Solutions, Inc., a leader in cannabis retail technology, has announced a transformative collaboration with Metrc®, the most reputable provider of cannabis regulatory technology in the United States. This partnership aims to streamline the inventory intake processes for cannabis dispensaries by integrating Metrc's Retail ID system, which offers unique labeling solutions for products.

This new integration is not just about efficiency—it is about revolutionizing how cannabis retailers interact with their product inventory. Each product identified with Metrc Retail ID will feature a unique QR code that serves two crucial functions: it simplifies the inventory intake for dispensaries and serves as a barcode for customer checkout via the BLAZE point-of-sale (POS) system. Additionally, when customers scan the QR code, they are directed to a brand-managed product page, providing detailed product descriptions, verified lab results, and visuals.

BLAZE enables cannabis brands to input unit IDs into their system, ensuring that the products are correctly linked to their sales batch. With this streamlined process, when dispensaries receive new batches of products, they don’t need extra labeling; the integration ensures everything is set for retail without further intervention. Furthermore, this innovative system seamlessly merges packages from identical manufacturing lots, saving dispensaries immense amounts of time and resources. Gone are the days of needing to re-label numerous products or manually process redundant manufacturing lots, which often leads to substantial labeling costs that dispensaries previously had to bear.

Chris Violas, CEO of BLAZE, expresses the significance of this integration, stating, "Our partnership with Metrc Retail ID is a game-changer for cannabis retailers managing high volumes of inventory. By streamlining intake processes and eliminating the need for relabeling, we’re creating unmatched efficiencies that save time and reduce costs. At BLAZE, we’re committed to delivering innovative solutions that simplify compliance and drive profitability for our customers."

Michael Johnson, CEO of Metrc, shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration: "We are thrilled to partner with BLAZE on Metrc Retail ID, which significantly reduces operational burdens while expanding consumer education about brands and products. This partnership allows BLAZE’s team to focus on their core strengths, further streamlining operations through innovation."

About BLAZE®

Founded in 2015, BLAZE has transformed how cannabis businesses operate with their suite of technology solutions encompassing POS systems, e-commerce, delivery management, payment processing, and analytics. BLAZE has recently earned accolades as the Best Retail POS Provider in Canada and secured a spot on the 2023 and 2024 Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies.

About Metrc

As the leading provider of cannabis regulatory technology in the United States, Metrc employs advanced software and radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to meticulously track cannabis through every stage, from growth and harvest to processing and sale. Currently, Metrc operates under 27 regulatory contracts, serving over 500,000 industry users, including growers, testing facilities, dispensaries, and state regulators.

This strategic integration between BLAZE and Metrc is poised to transform the cannabis retail industry, fostering a more efficient, compliant, and knowledgeable marketplace for consumers and retailers alike.