Cannabis Barcode Scanner: Seed-to-Sale Tracking Solution

Over the last 10 years, the legal status of cannabis has changed from state to state. As of 2024, 18 states in the USA permit recreational use, while 35 states only allow medical marijuana. With each law passed, some regulations must be followed to ensure safety for growers, businesses and customers.

Both growers and businesses can use a cannabis barcode scanner to track their products and keep an audit and compliance record for each plant and purchase.

The Orca Scan Cannabis Management solution is a fully configurable solution for suppliers in both regulated and non-regulated markets in the United States and beyond.

You can customise your solution to capture specific details, such as the Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or Cannabidiol (CBD) content, cultivar, supplier info, and more to perfectly fit your unique tracking needs. You can also employ triggers to create custom workflows, boosting the efficiency and accuracy of your operations.

Using Orca Scan’s Cannabis Tracking Solution, you can:

• Automatically extract data within GS1 barcodes to see everything from THC and CBD content to cultivar and cannabis plant harvest date, our solution captures it all
• Set and receive alerts for stock thresholds to maintain optimal levels
• Get in-app notifications when an expired product is scanned
• Have all your data stored securely in the cloud
• Access your data from any web browser or smartphone
• Share data across multiple sites/locations
• Use existing hardware (smartphones, tablets or barcode scanners)
• Fully customise the solution to meet your needs

For Cannabis products without a barcode, you can design and print barcode labels directly from the Orca Scan web and mobile applications. This ensures all your products are easily trackable using a cannabis barcode scanner.

When you’re ready to get started, you can use the solution by:

1. Downloading the Orca Scan barcode app
2. Creating a new sheet with the Cannabis Tracking Template
3. Scanning existing barcodes or generate and print new barcodes
4. Entering the product information and quantity
5. Adding fields to capture additional information (if needed)
6. Saving the changes

Yes of course, you can oversee products and operations across different locations using a cannabis barcode scanner by:

1. Starting with the cannabis tracking template
2. Adding fields to capture additional information (if needed)
3. Duplicating the sheet for each site you want to track
4. Assigning appropriate users to their respective sheets
5. Merging sheets for an integrated view of your operations at all sites

Yes. Orca Scan’s history log is invaluable in Cannabis management, offering detailed tracking of each item from seed to sale. The history log is a key feature in the continuous improvement of your business operations, as you can identify inefficiencies, ensure quality control, and maintain regulatory compliance.