Cannabis inventory does not become more valuable by sitting on a dispensary shelf. Slow-moving flower, edibles, concentrates, and other products can tie up working capital, occupy valuable storage space, and eventually require deeper discounts to sell. For Oregon dispensaries, effective inventory aging control means understanding not only how much stock is available, but also how long each product has been sitting in inventory and how quickly it is likely to sell.

A modern dispensary POS can help retailers connect inventory data with sales performance, package information, purchasing, and product-level reporting. Instead of discovering aging inventory during a physical count, managers can identify slow-moving products earlier and take action while there is still time to protect margins.

Managing wholesale tax costs has become an important financial priority for Michigan cannabis dispensaries. With the state's 24% wholesale marijuana tax taking effect in 2026, retailers need a clearer understanding of how tax-related expenses affect purchasing decisions, product pricing, inventory valuation, and profit margins.

Unlike ordinary retail expenses, wholesale tax costs can be difficult to evaluate when they are distributed across supplier invoices, inventory records, and accounting systems. The key to protecting profitability is understanding the full cost of acquiring each product before determining its selling price.

Here are five practical strategies Michigan dispensary owners can use to track wholesale tax costs more accurately.