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Accelerating Market Entry and Ensuring Compliance: City View Green and Mar-Kov Software
Technology Category
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Event-Driven Application
- Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Applicable Industries
- Cities & Municipalities
- Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Additive Manufacturing
- Smart City Operations
Services
- Testing & Certification
The Challenge
City View Green, a company specializing in the production of edibles, faced a significant challenge in complying with federal controlled substances regulations and supporting their food production. The company needed a software solution that would not only help them meet these stringent regulations but also expedite their time to market. The company was also under pressure to obtain a cannabis license to start production, a process that could be delayed by costly application errors. Furthermore, the company needed to ensure product consistency, a critical factor in an industry where customers and consumers demand uniformity in the effects of the products. The challenge was further compounded by the high costs associated with custom software solutions, which also required a full-time, long-term IT team for maintenance and updates.
About The Customer
City View Green is a company that specializes in the production of edibles. The company operates in a highly regulated industry and is required to comply with federal controlled substances regulations. City View Green needed a software solution that would help them meet these stringent regulations, expedite their time to market, and ensure product consistency. The company also needed to obtain a cannabis license to start production, a process that could be delayed by costly application errors. City View Green was also under pressure to control costs, particularly those associated with custom software solutions and the need for a full-time, long-term IT team for maintenance and updates.
The Solution
City View Green turned to Mar-Kov’s off-the-shelf batch control software to address their challenges. The software provided the core capabilities and controlled substance expertise that City View Green needed, significantly reducing the likelihood of costly licensing application errors and related delays. The software also ensured full traceability and electronic batch records for all production, making it fully compliant for cannabis and food manufacturing. Mar-Kov’s software was configured to City View Green’s specific processes and requirements, ensuring functionality across the company’s operations. The software also provided detailed documentation needed for the license application, freeing up City View Green’s resources and saving valuable time. Mar-Kov’s software also ensured traceability and transparency, setting out and tracking good operating practices and standard operating procedures designed to ensure food safety and protect it from contamination.
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