Metrc Colorado
Every Colorado transfer, counted and ready
Close each day with your counts matching Metrc, and get your excise numbers in one report. Distru records every transfer as it happens, so the numbers are already there.
Tag, batch, test and ship from one record
Distru is a cannabis ERP that runs inventory, production, live costing and Metrc sync in one place, with real cost of goods on every batch. Here's how it handles the Colorado rules your team works under.
Plant tags that follow every split
Tag, plant and every split stay linked in Distru. A re-tag is one update.
The daily count at close of business
Distru checks your count against Metrc and lists the gaps. Clear them, then sync on your command.
Trained Administrators and Metrc access
Every badged employee gets their own Distru login. Metrc credentials stay with your Trained Administrator.
A new batch for every production step
Know what every product really costs to make. Each time you trim, extract or add terpenes, Distru starts the new batch and carries the weight and cost forward.
Colorado buyers order from your live menu
Publish branded wholesale menus that pull live stock straight from your inventory, with pricing set for each buyer. Buyers get COAs, order in a few clicks, and only see what's in stock.
Excise on commonly owned transfers
Distru records category and weight on every transfer at the state's rate. The numbers for your monthly excise return come in one report.
Start with the ERP or Commerce, then add AI
DistruERP
Inventory, production, purchase and sales orders, and Metrc compliance in one cannabis ERP. Built for brands and distributors.
DistruCommerce
Branded menus, marketplace listings, and pricing set per retailer. The AI Order Agent turns texts, photos, and napkin scribbles into real orders.
DistruMCP
Ask Claude or ChatGPT about the inventory, orders, and customers already in your Distru account.
Connect Colorado Metrc to Distru in 3 steps
Send us one Metrc API key
Your Metrc admin copies one key from Colorado Metrc. That's all we need to get started.
We connect it on your onboarding call
A Distru specialist connects your licenses and brings in your packages and tags with you on the call.
Go live in 3 to 4 weeks
Then your team runs orders, counts and manifests in Distru, and syncs to Metrc on your command.
Why operators run Metrc through Distru
450+
3.5M+
$10B+
99%
Key Colorado rules, and how Distru handles them
A few of the Colorado rules operators ask us about most. For the full, current rules, see the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED).
| What Colorado requires | How Distru handles it | Where it lives |
|---|---|---|
| All on-premises and in-transit inventory reconciled in Metrc at close of business, every day. | Your counts and Metrc numbers come from the same records. Any gap shows up in a short list, so closing out each day is a quick check instead of a full recount. | cannabis inventory management software |
| At least one owner or owner designee trained as the Metrc Trained Administrator. | Each user gets their own permissions in Distru, so Metrc credentials stay with the people who need them. | cannabis compliance software |
| A tag on every plant once it passes the size threshold. A tag is never reused. | Never lose track of which tag goes with which plant. Each plant, its tag and its splits stay on one record, making a new tag just one quick update. | Metrc integration |
| A batch must pass lab testing before it can be transferred or processed. If a batch fails, it can only move forward after an approved decontamination step, tracked in Metrc. | Nothing ships before it passes. Lab results attach to each batch, and a batch without a current pass can't go on an outbound order. | COA management software |
| Every shipment needs a transport manifest that names the licensee traveling with it. | Every truck leaves with a correct manifest. Distru builds it from the order, with the licensee already on it, and last-minute changes update the same record. | order fulfillment |
Rules change. For current requirements, see the MED.
Integrate with the Tools You Use
Distru connects your compliance, accounting, sales, and retail tools so data stays in sync and your team stops double-entering it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Let’s answer the most commonly asked questions about Cannabis Software.
Does Distru integrate with Metrc in Colorado?
Yes. Distru connects to your Colorado Metrc account. Packages, transfers and manifests sync to Metrc when your team sends them. Operators in 30+ states run Metrc through Distru.
What's the best Metrc software for a Colorado brand?
Pick software that runs inventory, production, orders and excise on the same records Metrc tracks. That's what Distru does for cultivators, manufacturers and distributors. Dispensary POS tools are built for the sales counter. Check how they handle production batches and wholesale orders.
Why doesn't my Metrc inventory match my count?
Usually the count lives in one place and Metrc in another. Colorado wants them reconciled at close of every business day. Distru records counts against the same packages Metrc holds and shows you the gaps. You fix them, then sync.
How do I pay excise on transfers to my own store?
Colorado charges excise tax when product first leaves a grow. When you move product between licenses you own, the state sets the price the tax is based on. Distru records each transfer's category and weight. The numbers you need to file come in one report.
How long does it take to switch to Distru?
Most teams go live in 3 to 4 weeks. Every account gets a dedicated customer success specialist, who connects Colorado Metrc and loads your packages with you. After launch, your questions go to that person, not a manual or a ticket queue.
Does Distru report to MED for me?
No, and that's on purpose. Distru syncs to Metrc only when you send it. You decide what goes and when. Your Trained Administrator stays in control of what the state sees.
