Embracing GS1 Standards: Why They're Crucial for the Cannabis Industry's Future
In the ever-evolving landscape of the cannabis industry, the choice of foundational protocols for supply chain solutions is more critical than ever, especially with federal legalization on the horizon. At Lucid Green, we firmly believe in adopting the gold standard of supply chain management—GS1 standards.
Enhancing Operational Efficiency with LucidID's Advanced Scanning Modes
LucidID, the Smart Product Identifier (SPI) platform dedicated to fostering customer trust and transparency in the cannabis industry, supports a diverse array of advanced scanning modes. These modes enable operators to streamline workflows, optimize productivity, and maintain high standards of quality control, ensuring speed, precision, and reliability at every stage of the operation.
Introducing InventoryAI: Revolutionizing Retail Inventory Management
We’re excited to introduce you to InventoryAI, a game-changing solution that streamlines and automates inventory management for retailers. With InventoryAI, you have a tool that will automatically update inventory records and products in your catalog with information directly from Brands, like THC and CBD content, detailed lab results, ingredient lists, and high-quality product photos. When you scan in your Lucid Green CaseIDs, InventoryAI can fill in all of this information for you without requiring any additional manual data entry.
Introducing LucidRetail Mobile v3: Elevating Your Retail Operations
We are excited to share that LucidRetail Mobile v3 is now available for download.
It introduces several new features and capabilities aimed at optimizing your workflow and enhancing your user experience. Let’s dive into the details!
Unlocking New Possibilities: Introducing LucidSource Mobile 2.0 for Brands
We are thrilled to announce the release of LucidSource Mobile 2.0, now available for download. This upgrade marks the next generation of our mobile scanning solution, packed with new features and streamlined workflows designed to enhance your operational efficiency and support your brand's success.
Nurturing Consumer Centricity in the Cannabis Industry: Lessons from the alcohol saga
At Lucid Green, we're at the forefront of the cannabis industry's remarkable transformation, transitioning from stigma to a booming, diverse marketplace. This evolution inspires innovations in marketing, store layout, and enhancing the overall customer journey. Filip Luneski, our Head of Marketing, discussed how education, understanding varied consumption occasions, and improving shopping experiences are vital for consumer-centric growth, drawing parallels with the alcohol industry's history to strategize for the cannabis sector's future.
Inventory Management in Cannabis: The Importance of Inventory Auditing
Cannabis continues to present fertile ground for emerging and enterprising brands and retailers. In 2022, more than 3,000 brands were on the shelves of 10,000 cannabis dispensaries across the U.S., and new brands are launching every day as 2023 surges on.
With the cannabis industry's growth, it’s essential for both brands and retailers to know, study and understand the industry’s consumers — their habits, preferences, and values — and how they interact with various brands and products. Like any other industry, understanding your target audience and buying patterns is paramount to a business’s bottom line and long-term success.
Introducing Enhanced CaseIDs: Elevating Product Casing Precision
In the fast-paced world of production, precision and accuracy are critical. Ensuring that the right products end up in the right cases is not just a matter of quality control; it's also about customer satisfaction and brand reputation. That's where Enhanced CaseIDs come in – an instrumental solution designed to significantly improve the way brands approach product packaging.
Hidden Costs of Incorrect Casing that you should be aware of
In the fast-paced world of cannabis production, the accurate casing of products plays a crucial role in maintaining efficiency and avoiding potential pitfalls. Incorrect casing refers to the mishandling of products during packaging, labeling, and SKU placement into cases. Such errors may seem minor at first glance, but they can have far-reaching consequences throughout the supply chain. In this blog, we will explore the costs of case errors and highlight the importance of proper casing at the retail level.
Sell-In & Sell-Out Reporting
Cannabis continues to present fertile ground for emerging and enterprising brands and retailers. In 2022, more than 3,000 brands were on the shelves of 10,000 cannabis dispensaries across the U.S., and new brands are launching every day as 2023 surges on.
With the cannabis industry's growth, it’s essential for both brands and retailers to know, study and understand the industry’s consumers — their habits, preferences, and values — and how they interact with various brands and products. Like any other industry, understanding your target audience and buying patterns is paramount to a business’s bottom line and long-term success.
CannaTech’s Two-Dimensional Barcode Revolution
The high-tech supply chain optimization tech is so envied that GS1 US is encouraging “a migration path toward the next dimension of barcodes” in this decade.
Barcodes are a ubiquitous part of everyday life. They make grocery store checkout faster, ensure proper prescription dosages in hospitals and track inventory in warehouses…
Unveiling the Quirky Side of QR Codes: From Funny to Fascinating!
You've probably encountered these square-shaped codes in various places, but did you know they can also be the source of laughter, intrigue, and even some eyebrow-raising moments? Join us on a delightful journey as we explore the funny, weird, and interesting ways in which QR codes have been used. Buckle up, because things are about to get quirky!
Decoding the Difference: Barcodes vs. QR Codes
From revolutionizing the checkout process in grocery stores to becoming an essential tool for supply chain management, barcodes have come a long way since their inception in the 1960s. Developed by Norman Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver, the early barcode system consisted of a series of concentric circles that were read by a scanner.
Breaking Down the Cannabis Legalization in the US.
California was the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996. Since then, the medical use of cannabis has been legalized in 40 states and the District of Columbia. The recreational or adult-use of cannabis has been approved in DC and 21 states.
The Origins of 420
420 is one of the most well-known and celebrated numbers in cannabis culture, and has become synonymous with the plant itself. But where did this iconic number come from? The origins of 420 are shrouded in mystery, but there are several theories as to how it came to be.
How to Package Cannabis Safely and Legally
With the increasing expansion of the cannabis industry into new states, new cannabis businesses open every day. This results in more and stricter regulations in the industry. However, cannabis laws vary from state to state.
Cannabis companies need to be aware of all regulations in the states they operate in. One aspect that's strictly regulated is the cannabis packaging solutions.
Fighting Cannabis Counterfeits One Scan at a Time
From fake edibles to knockoff vape cartridges, counterfeiters aren't interested in making quality products. This means that, at best, their products are inferior, but at worst, they’re downright dangerous.
Millions of dollars are stolen from cannabis brands yearly in counterfeit products. Protect your company from losses one scan at-a-time with LucidID.
The Power of Terpenes in Cannabis
Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, and in recent years, there has been increasing interest in the therapeutic potential of its chemical components, particularly cannabinoids like THC and CBD. However, there is another group of compounds in cannabis that is often overlooked but equally important: terpenes - aromatic compounds found in many plants, including cannabis.
Decoding and Understanding Cannabis COAs
COA’s in a nutshell. Because of its history and the effects that a poorly-produced batch could have, cannabis products go through a rigorous testing process (usually by a third-party testing lab) before hitting the shelves at licensed dispensaries. All licensed cannabis products, including topical, ingestible, transdermal, and inhalable forms, must be tested in compliance with the laws of each state.
Why Item Level IDs are Critical for the Cannabis Supply Chain
Lucid Green is solving this problem in a way that benefits all the stakeholders in the cannabis supply chain by allowing for a single on-pack code to be modified at any step instead of adding sticker after sticker.