Developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) in both commercial grows and retail stores is crucial when expanding to multiple facilities to streamline processes, improve efficiencies, ensure compliance and establish brand and product consistency. When done well, consistent infrastructure and detailed SOPs can improve company culture by helping team members know what’s expected and how to excel in their roles. SOPs also create more opportunities to negotiate bulk rates for supplies and technology. When expanding to new states, having a framework in place can make the transition more seamless. With standard systems, companies can be more prepared for the unexpected complications that can arise in any cultivation facility or dispensary.
Whether you operate a cultivation facility, dispensary, or both, this session will provide insights on how to design build a mechanical infrastructure that is repeatable no matter who’s running the operation, which is essential to ensure success in cultivation. You’ll also learn areas that are critical to keep consistent in dispensaries, including inventory and technology, and what decisions can be left to individual managers to help stores have some autonomy and better represent different customers and neighborhoods.
