As the cannabis industry grew more competitive, a dispensary chain was struggling to keep up with shifting market conditions. Despite the chain’s popularity, it faced a serious challenge: cash flow was tightening, and inefficient inventory management was putting unnecessary strain on multiple locations. It became clear that without a better system, the chain’s potential for growth would be stunted.

The Challenge

Leadership needed a solution that would free up cash and keep each dispensary’s inventory needs precise. The old manual analysis and ordering methods weren’t cutting it—inventory levels were skyrocketing, and excess inventory in particular was tying up precious capital. With more dispensaries set to open, the pressure was mounting. That’s when they turned to Prelude.

The Solution

Implementing Prelude's AI-powered order, allocation and inventory management platform was a game changer. The platform helped the chain transition from excess inventory and missed sales to exactly what each dispensary needed in less than 3 months:

Start

Prelude orders were first introduced at one location, providing immediate relief in managing stock levels.

A/B Testing

While legacy ordering methods remained in use for a busy period, it became evident that full deployment of Prelude was the optimal path forward.

Adoption

Prelude was fully implemented across all stores, streamlining the entire chain with an optimized ordering and inventory management process.

Prelude was more than an automation tool—it empowered leadership to refocus on the vision that had driven the company’s success: providing the products their customers wanted. By automating complex calculations required for inventory optimization, Prelude allowed buying and inventory teams to curate a perfect product selection while ensuring order, allocation and inventory workflows were seamlessly managed.

The Transformation

What started as a struggle to manage inventory across multiple locations transformed into a streamlined and highly efficient operation. With Prelude, leadership systematically improved operations, store by store, optimizing inventory and stabilizing cash flow. Prelude became more than just a tool—it was the solution that enabled the chain to thrive in an increasingly competitive market.

This transformation didn’t merely stabilize operations; it set the stage for sustained growth. Freed from operational inefficiencies, the chain’s founders could focus on what they do best: delivering top-tier cannabis products to their loyal customers.