Written by Chris Guthrie, VP of Sales & Marketing

Why “Best of Breed” Cannabis Tech Stacks Are Failing You – And What to Do About It 

I love my job. I love talking to operators about how to win, and I do it ALL DAY. These conversations with operators (hopefully 😉) then turn into work sessions for new customers.  

I love WATCHING my customers win. 

For years, cannabis operators have been told they need to choose: either invest in niche, cannabis-specific tools built for their sector—or adopt a sprawling enterprise ERP designed for traditional industries. The result? Many teams end up stitching together a #FrankensteinMonster and a dozen other point solutions into a tangled mess they call a “tech stack.” 

Here’s the hard truth: if your cannabis operation is running on a patchwork of disconnected apps, you’re not scaling. You’re surviving. 

I want to talk to YOU about why that Canna-Tech stack you’re building might be your biggest liability: 

1. Data Silos Everywhere 

Each single purpose solution runs its own database. Inventory counts in Canna-Tech inventory system don’t reconcile with financials in QuickBooks. Compliance reports pull from yet another silo. Real-time visibility for reporting? Forget it. 

2. Integration Nightmares 

Yes, APIs exist. But integrations between these small platforms are fragile, limited, and often require costly middleware or manual exports. Every new tool you add increases complexity exponentially. 

3. Surface-Level Functionality 

Sure, some Canna-Tech handles RFID and METRC reporting well. Cultivation specific websites might give you decent cultivation tracking. But when you need serious financial controls, advanced manufacturing, or multi-site supply chain management? These tools just aren’t designed to handle it. Don’t forget, all these tools started as a METRC skin! 

4. Support Headaches 

With multiple vendors, who do you call when things break? One app blames the other. Your IT team spends more time managing tickets than improving operations. 

So my favorite question to ask is: What if you didn’t have to choose between specialist tools and enterprise power? What if you could have both? 

365 Cannabis is built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central — a global ERP backbone supporting finance, inventory, supply chain, and compliance from a single source of truth.  

But it’s not just a generic ERP: 

• Cannabis-specific functionality is layered in by industry experts and operators. 

• Compliance tools evolve alongside regulatory changes. 

• Cultivation management and retail ops are native, not bolted on. 

• Power BI reporting gives real-time visibility across your operation. 

• Microsoft’s platform means scalability, security, and innovation baked in. 

Why Choose Microsoft + 365 Cannabis Over Can-Tech? 

• One System, Not a Stack: Finance, ops, compliance, and cultivation, unified. 

• Global Platform: Microsoft continuously invests billions in the ecosystem. 

• Real-Time Data: From seed to sale to financials, all in sync. 

• Single Vendor: No finger-pointing, just clear accountability. 

• Industry Depth: Cannabis expertise built into the ERP—not just in sidecar apps. 

Stop Building Fragile Tech Stacks 

Stacking Canna-Tech, and homebrewed spreadsheets on top of QuickBooks isn’t a long-term strategy. It’s a stopgap. And it’s holding you back. 

With 365 Cannabis on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, you’re not choosing between best-of-breed or best-of-suite. You’re choosing the best of both. 

Ready to upgrade? Let’s talk.