Metrc South Dakota
Your South Dakota batches, tested and ready to ship
Only fully tested batches reach a dispensary order. Distru keeps each lab result on its batch, so you ship without second-guessing.
Count, tag, 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 South Dakota rules your team works under.
Metrc training for every data agent
Keep your Metrc login safe and know who changed what. Every team member gets their own Distru login and permissions, and only your Metrc administrator holds the state credentials.
A daily inventory record, done on time
Close each day knowing Metrc matches your shelf. Distru posts counts to the same packages Metrc holds, and any gap shows up in a list you can clear.
Plant tags that follow each plant
Flowering and harvest take one status change, not a new record. Each plant, its tag and its growth phase are linked in Distru.
A full COA before any dispensary transfer
Results attach to the batch with their dates. A batch without a full-panel COA can't go on a dispensary order.
South Dakota 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.
Manifests signed at both ends
Every truck leaves with a correct manifest. Distru builds it from the order, with driver, vehicle and quantities already filled in.
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 South Dakota Metrc to Distru in 3 steps
Send us one Metrc API key
Your Metrc admin copies one key from South Dakota 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.
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Key South Dakota rules, and how Distru handles them
A few of the South Dakota rules operators ask us about most. For the full, current rules, see the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH).
| What South Dakota requires | How Distru handles it | Where it lives |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory must be reconciled in the tracking system every day. | Your counts and Metrc numbers sit side by side every day. Distru lists any gap to clear before you sync. | cannabis inventory management software |
| Any agent who enters data needs hands-on Metrc training, and each establishment needs a trained administrator. | Keep your Metrc login safe and know who changed what. Every team member gets their own Distru login and permissions, and only your Metrc administrator holds the state credentials. | cannabis compliance software |
| Every plant needs a unique identifier, plus a Metrc plant tag once it passes a set size. | Flowering and harvest are quick updates, not new entries. Plant, tag and growth phase share one record in Distru. | Metrc integration |
| Product can't go to a dispensary without a certificate of analysis (COA) covering every mandatory test. Product sent without one is nonusable. | Ship with confidence. Lab results attach to each batch, and Distru flags any batch that hasn't passed before it goes on an order. | COA management software |
| Every transfer needs a manifest listing items, vehicle, driver and both signatures. | Every truck leaves with a manifest ready to sign. Distru builds it from the order, with driver, vehicle and quantities filled in. | order fulfillment |
Rules change. For current requirements, see the DOH.
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 South Dakota?
Yes. Distru connects to your South Dakota 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 South Dakota brand?
Pick software that runs inventory, testing, orders and manifests on the records Metrc holds. It should carry THC milligrams on every item. Distru does that for brands and manufacturers. Ask any vendor how they handle batches and wholesale orders.
Why doesn't my Metrc THC weight match the COA?
Usually the item's THC weight was keyed by hand, apart from the COA. South Dakota deducts allotments from that THC weight. Distru keeps the COA and the item's THC weight on the same batch, so you check both in one place, then sync.
What happens if a batch transfers without a COA?
It becomes nonusable and can't be remediated. The COA has to cover every mandatory test. Distru won't put a batch without a full COA on a dispensary order, so a missing test never costs you the batch.
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 South Dakota 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 the Department of Health for me?
No, by design. Distru sends data to Metrc only when your team syncs it. You decide what the DOH sees and when.
