FOUNDERS' PHILOSOPHY
“The cannabis industry is way too young and moves way too fast for any of us to be coasting, assuming we already know the best way to do something. Best practices are constantly evolving. That keeps us hungry.
Being truly successful in modern day cannabis means striking an ideal balance between the tried and true that protects investment and the envelope pushing that makes way for tomorrow’s innovation and competitive edge.”
Brian Staffa
Co-founder
Amber Staffa
Co-founder
Let the Data Speak
Data doesn’t lie. And it will always provide great insight about where you’re burning money or leaving it on the table, even if you feel like things are fine. You can’t be in complete control of your operation unless you know your numbers. We track every data point available and can help you understand why and how to do the same.
Operations is the Glue
“Operations” is our pulse, but what does this word even mean? Operational design sets the foundation for and interacts with all aspects of a cannabis business. So if you’ve found yourself lost at the center, trying to bring together the contributions of Engineers, Cultivators, Architects, Equipment Manufacturers, Contractors, Accountants, and Attorneys – we’re your missing piece that brings it all together and validates that the entire model works – or troubleshoots it if you have existing conflicts.
Continuous Improvement Culture
No doing things the same way indefinitely just because it worked in the past. Methods evolve; tech improves; standards elevate. We build flexible operations to perform competitively long term by blending the tried and true with best practices of the future.
Experience Matters
Learning must always have its place, but when a venture is this high stakes, nobody wants their consultant to be learning from mistakes on their dollar. All Align Team members have years of experience in multiple markets, are versed on industry trends, are performing at the top of their fields, and continuously fine tuning their craft.
Rapid Fire F.A.Q.
When is the right time to bring Align on to a new project?
Before any money gets spent on anything other than an attorney/accountant. An operator will ensure all monies spent are appropriate and well timed.
What does an operator do at the foundational stages of designing a new cannabis operation?
- Adds insight & metrics to your business plan and financial model
- Ensure your real estate selection can support your operational goals
- Creates a GANNT chart for establishing timeline & project flow with inputs from all parties
- Create your Operational Design, which informs a functional Facility Design
- Helps select equipment that aligns with your operational plan & budget
- Works w/ architects and engineers to design a flexible facility to support your operational flow
What are a few things Align can do for an existing cannabis cultivator?
- Increase your average yield to at least 100 G/SF
- Increase your testing pass rate to at least 90%
- Help you produce at least 6 harvests per year under the right conditions
- Reduce your cost per lb to produce to at least 60 cents/gram or $272/pound
What are a few things Align can do for an existing cannabis manufacturer?
- Design & install automated production lines
- Improve your extraction efficiency to at least 92%
- Reduce your cost of gummy production < $0.02 per unit
- Reduce your cost of vape production < $0.08 per unit
- Reduce your production cost of distillate < $350/liter
What are a few things Align can do for an existing cannabis dispensary/retailer?
- Reduce your average transaction time to less than 4 mins
- Reduce your average customer’s wait time to less than 5 mins
- Improve your flow of inventory so you’re not constantly discounting to move product
- Eliminate stock outs
- Enable online ordering for in-store or curbside pickup
What will Align need to conduct an operational/faciliy audit?
- A thorough tour through the entire facility
- Blueprints of the facility as it exist today (if possible)
- View-only access to your ERP/POS and METRC
- A review of your P&L
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