Integrate Metrc Connect (v2) and Flowhub

Frequently asked questions

• Does Flowhub integrate with Metrc Connect (v2)?

  Yes! Flowhub was Metrc’s 1st ever integration partner in 2015 and remains the #1 Metrc integrator, being one of the earliest adopters of Metrc's latest v2 API, Metrc Connect, since August 2023.
  

  With Metrc Connect and Metrc Retail ID, Flowhub customers benefit from:

  • Real-time inventory tracking for seamless compliance
  • Automated reporting to reduce manual errors
  • Improved intake accuracy with Metrc-issued product identifiers
  • Error prevention to eliminate compliance headaches

  Flowhub continues to be the most trusted compliance platform in the cannabis industry, ensuring dispensaries stay ahead of regulatory changes without friction.

• What is a Metrc integration?

  A Metrc integration refers to the process of seamlessly connecting a cannabis business's internal systems with the Metrc platform. This functionality allows for real-time tracking and reporting of cannabis inventory, sales, and other critical data points, ensuring compliance with state regulations. By automating data transfer between internal systems and Metrc, businesses can reduce manual errors, streamline operations, and enhance efficiency.
  

• How do Metrc integrations work?

  Integrating with Metrc involves the following steps:

  1. API Integration: Cannabis businesses leverage Metrc's Application Programming Interface (API) to establish a connection between their internal systems and the Metrc platform. The API enables the secure transfer of data in real time, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
  2. Data Mapping: Once the API connection is established, businesses map the data fields from their internal systems to the corresponding fields in Metrc. This step ensures that the information is accurately transferred and synchronized between the two platforms.
  3. Testing and Validation: After data mapping, businesses perform thorough testing and validation to ensure the seamless flow of data between their internal systems and Metrc. This step helps identify and resolve any potential issues before full-scale integration.
  4. Ongoing Monitoring and Maintenance: Once the integration is complete, businesses must continually monitor the data transfer and perform regular maintenance to address any issues or system updates. This proactive approach ensures the integrity of the integration and sustained compliance.

• Why is a Metrc integration necessary for cannabis businesses?

  Metrc integrations are necessary for cannabis businesses to ensure compliance with state regulations, streamline operations, and maintain accurate record-keeping.

• What are the benefits of integrating with Metrc?

  Metrc integration is of paramount importance in the cannabis industry due to the stringent regulatory requirements imposed by state authorities. Compliance with these regulations is essential to operate legally and maintain the trust of customers and stakeholders. By integrating with Metrc, cannabis businesses can achieve:

  1. Real-time Tracking: Metrc integration enables businesses to track their cannabis inventory, from seed to sale, in real time. This level of visibility ensures accurate record-keeping and facilitates prompt identification of any discrepancies or compliance issues.
  2. Automated Reporting: Integrating with Metrc automates the reporting process, eliminating the need for manual data entry and reducing the risk of errors. Businesses can generate compliance reports effortlessly, saving time and resources.
  3. Batch Tracking: Metrc integration enables batch-level tracking, allowing businesses to monitor the movement of specific groups of cannabis products. This feature is crucial for proper inventory management including recalls, quality control, and ensuring product safety.
  4. Data Synchronization: Integrating with Metrc ensures that all data pertaining to cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and sales are synchronized between the internal systems and the Metrc platform. This synchronization eliminates data inconsistencies and provides a single source of truth for compliance-related information.

• Which states use Metrc?

  • Alabama

  • Alaska

  • California

  • Colorado

  • Colorado Industrial Hemp

  • District of Columbia

  • Guam

  • Louisiana

  • Maine

  • Maryland

  • Massachusetts

  • Michigan

  • Minnesota

  • Mississippi

  • Missouri

  • Montana

  • Nevada

  • New Jersey

  • Ohio

  • Oklahoma

  • Oregon

  • Rhode Island

  • South Dakota

  • West Virginia

• How do I report to Metrc?

  Many states are mandated to report sales as they happen in real time, such as Maryland and Oklahoma. If this is a cannabis compliance requirement in your market, Flowhub has built-in, live-sync functionality that automatically reports each sale to Metrc after the transaction is complete.

  If you are not required to report sales from your point of sale to Metrc in real-time, you have options. Learn more here.

• Does Flowhub support Metrc Retail ID?

  Yes, Flowhub fully supports Metrc Retail ID. With this integration, dispensaries can streamline compliance and checkout by scanning the Retail ID QR code to instantly add products to the cart and access critical product details like potency, test results, and Certificates of Analysis (COAs). This seamless process saves time, enhances accuracy, and builds consumer confidence with real-time product validation.

  "Flowhub has made Metrc Retail ID easier than any other POS. Intake issues we had in the past are now eliminated, making inventory onboarding a breeze."
  — Mark Haggerty, Bay Street Greenery