Enabling the World’s First Aeroponic Cannabis Producer with Data Driven Insights from Evora Technologies

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Sumo Cannabis

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Standout Strains: Cement Shoes & Apex OG, non-irradiated & Hand trimmed
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30,000 Sq Ft 160 Aeroponic growing tables
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Introduction

SUMO Cannabis is an indoor cannabis cultivation company that began its operations in 2019, obtaining a Health Canada-issued licensed producer permit in February 2022. The company specializes in producing high-quality dried flower and pre-rolled cannabis products, with future plans to expand into cannabis concentrates. What sets SUMO Cannabis apart in the industry is its innovative use of aeroponics, a cultivation technique that significantly enhances the quality and quantity of terpenes, resulting in products with superior flavors and aromas. As the first production facility to develop a four-story aeroponic cannabis flower facility, allowing for complete control of cultivation, creating efficiencies for nutrients, cleaning time and water. With less waste, faster cultivation, and turnover Sumo can grow more, higher quality cannabis in a year using aeroponics. As the most advanced, efficient facility on the market, Sumo required a software partner to meet the complex needs of their new technology to drive the data they needed for success. 

The Challenge

Before implementing Evora, SUMO Cannabis faced significant challenges in balancing user-friendly ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems with the comprehensive operational needs of its cannabis cultivation facility. The company required a solution that could streamline production processes, optimize inventory management, ensure compliance reporting, and cover all critical aspects of their operations under a single ERP platform.
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The Solution: Evora Software

Evora software provided a comprehensive and adaptable solution that met SUMO Cannabis's needs. The onboarding process was structured, involving multiple phases, and was supported by Evora’s team, who ensured that all data from previous systems were seamlessly integrated. This transition was well-managed, with continuous support provided to ensure the system met the company's evolving requirements.

Within a short time, the team at SUMO Cannabis became comfortable with using Evora for data entry and other functions, particularly for managing complex production processes and compliance reporting. The software’s intuitive interface and the dedicated support from Evora facilitated a smooth transition and ongoing optimization of the system for daily operations.

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Daily Operations with Evora

Evora has become integral to SUMO Cannabis's daily operations. It is used for batch creation, plant maintenance, harvest, drying, processing, waste management, and compliance reporting. The software’s inventory management capabilities allow the team to track and manage stock efficiently, monitor batch activities from creation to harvest, and document post-harvest activities, including trimming and packaging. Additionally, Evora aids in coordinating supplies and deliveries and documenting daily destruction activities.

The features of Evora have optimized daily operations, maintained regulatory compliance, and ensured precise product traceability, all contributing to the efficiency and reliability of SUMO Cannabis's processes.

Inventory and Quality Management

Evora has significantly improved the tracking of processing and packaging activities, allowing SUMO Cannabis to document all stages of the process accurately. This enhancement has led to better operational efficiency and product traceability. Although the company is still integrating some inventory functions, the system has already positively impacted supply chain management by streamlining inventory tracking and improving accuracy.

The integrated Quality Management System (QMS) within Evora offers substantial potential for improving quality assurance processes. While SUMO Cannabis is still in the early stages of fully utilizing this feature, the centralization of data, improved traceability, and consistent quality management processes promise to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.

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sumo facility

Reporting and Support

Monthly reporting within the Evora system, although complex, has been effectively managed with the assistance of the Evora support team. The team has provided valuable guidance in formatting and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Evora’s support team has been responsive, helping SUMO Cannabis navigate and rectify any issues with the monthly reports, ensuring that compliance reporting is accurate and in line with regulations.

Future Initiatives

Looking ahead, SUMO Cannabis plans to expand by adding a third flowering room and developing a range of pre-rolled products. Evora will play a crucial role in managing these expansions, particularly in handling the increased operational complexity and ensuring that production, inventory management, and compliance continue to be efficiently managed. The flexibility of Evora in adapting to the company’s evolving needs will support the successful execution of these future projects.

Conclusion

Evora software has proven to be an essential tool in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of SUMO Cannabis's operations. By streamlining processes, improving inventory and quality management, and providing robust support for regulatory compliance, Evora has positioned SUMO Cannabis for continued success and growth in the competitive cannabis industry.
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