When you have 2 or more Packages that need to be combined together down to a single Package or multiple new Packages, use Canix's Combine Packages feature to consolidate them into a "Compound Package". The process is the same for Metrc and non-Metrc facilities, but some steps or language may vary slightly.

In this article, we'll cover:

1. Combine Packages
2. View Packages
3. Non-Cannabis Inputs Tab
4. Track Submissions
5. Finish Packages

To split 1 Package into multiple Packages, see Split Package.

Combine Packages

On the Web Application:

1. Navigate to Inventory > Packages > View: Active
2. Use the filters to narrow down your search (by Tag, Item Name, Item Type, Strain, Location, etc.)
3. Once filtered, check the boxes next to two or more Packages to select them
   
   • To select multiple consecutive Packages, check the box of the first one then hold shift when selecting the last one
   • Also see our article on Continuous Scanning for Package and Plant Inventory to find out how to scan the tags you'd like to take action on
4. Review your selection to confirm accuracy
5. Select Actions > Combine Packages
6. On the next screen, you will see all Source Package details first - this will default to pulling all contents of each Package
   • If you wish to only use part of the Package contents, update the amount listed in Pulled Source Quantity*
   • Select Add Source Package if you need to add another Package to be combined
7. Scroll down and complete all required fields for the newly created Package:
   • Starting Package Tag: This will auto-populate with the next available tag
   • Number of Packages: If you wish to simultaneously create multiple new Packages [of the same size] from the Source Packages, enter the total number of Packages to create here
   • Use same item as source packages: Check this box to use the same Item as the Source
   • Item: To use a different Item, leave the box above unchecked and select a new Item here
   • If you are using a different Item than the Source which also has a different Unit of Measure, calculate the change in Quantity per Units here
   • Per Package Quantity: This field only applies when simultaneously creating multiple new Packages [of the same size] from the Source Packages; if left blank, it will automatically split the Source Package contents equally between all new Packages
     • Units: If using the field above to create multiple new Packages, enter Unit of Measure
   • Packaged Date
   • Expiration Date: Optional date the new Package(s) must be sold/used by
   • Location: Of the new Package(s)
   • Production Batch: Optional and for Metrc facilities only, enter a Production Batch if needed
     • If all source packages have the same production batch, you can leave the child package production batch blank to receive the same test lineage from the sources
     • If you enter the same production batch on the child package as the source package, the test lineage will remain the same and the child package will not be considered a new production batch
       • WARNING: production batches are case sensitive and must be entered exactly as on the source package to retain the same test lineage
   • Internal Lot ID: Optional Lot ID (Canix only) to track process from seed to sale in Reporting
   • Per Package COGS: Optional Cost of Goods for Reporting
8. Verify everything looks correct
9. Select Submit                                                                                                     

View Packages

On the Web Application:

• Navigate to Inventory > Packages > View: Active

Non-Cannabis Inputs Tab

The Combine Package page also gives visibility into any non-cannabis inputs from Bills of Materials that will be used on the output packages being created. When any non-cannabis inputs are pulled during a package combination, the "Non-Cannabis Inputs" tab will be enabled and will show the quantity required, and the quantity that will be applied. 

To learn about Canix's ability to track, view, and remediate Non-Cannabis Inventory use during Cannabis Output creation, see: Remediate Missing Non-Cannabis Inventory Quantity.

Track Submissions

Track Combined (Compound) Packages from your Submissions page in the Canix Web Application.

Metrc Facilities

• Navigate to Admin > Metrc Submissions > All to review or check the status of your submissions to Metrc. If the submission status is Failed, click on the submission name to see the Metrc error message.

Non-Metrc Facilities

• Navigate to Admin > User Submissions > All

Finish Packages

Packages can be finished during the Combine Package action. When the Remaining Quantity After Combine quantity for the Source Packages is equal to 0, the Finish Package toggle will be enabled. 

When checked, the Finish Date will prefill with today's date but can be editable. Upon Submission, the packages will be combined and the packages delineated to be finished will be finished.