Empowering Cannabis Businesses: A Strategic Partnership Between Würk & Distru

Running a cannabis business means juggling dozens of operational challenges simultaneously. From ensuring your team is paid accurately and on time to managing complex inventory workflows, operators in the cannabis industry face all the challenges that mainstream businesses encounter, plus additional industry volatility and regulation. That’s why we’re excited to announce our strategic partnership with Distru, a cannabis wholesale platform, bringing together two industry leaders who share a fundamental belief: cannabis businesses deserve tools built specifically for their unique needs.

A Shared Mission: Built by Cannabis People, for Cannabis People 

Both Würk and Distru understand what it means to operate in a compliance-centric, highly scrutinized industry. We didn’t just build payroll software—we were founded to empower this industry from day one. At Würk, we’ve spent over a decade becoming the leading SOC-compliant payroll provider for cannabis companies, while Distru has established itself as the trusted ERP solution for cannabis inventory management, order fulfillment, and production workflows. 

Our partnership reflects a shared commitment: helping cannabis operators stay compliant, scale effectively, and focus on growth instead of getting buried in administrative complexities. We’ve lived the pain points our customers face, and we’re dedicated to solving them through transparency, compliance, and efficiency. 

The Benefits of All-in-One Platforms for Cannabis Businesses

Generic, “out-of-the-box” payroll, human capital management and workforce management software companies consistently fail under the specialized pressures of the cannabis industry. Banking restrictions, evolving regulations, and compliance mandates demand purpose-built tools that understand your organization’s day-to-day challenges. Here’s what specialized, all-in-one platforms like Würk and Distru, deliver: 

1. Access to Best-in-Class Solutions

This strategic partnership connects cannabis operators with industry-leading HR and ERP systems tailored specifically for our sector. At Würk, we handle the complexities of payroll for cannabis businesses such as tax calculations across over 5,000 jurisdictions in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, as well as optimized 280E reporting that distinguishes direct from indirect labor costs. Meanwhile, Distru provides comprehensive inventory tracking, Metrc integration, and production management that keeps cannabis operators both compliant and efficient. 

2. Shared Knowledge and Industry Insights

We’re not just software providers. We’re thought leaders committed to educating the industry. Through our partnership, Würk and Distru will be collaborating on joint webinars, blog posts, and educational guides that deliver actionable insights from the front lines of the cannabis industry. Whether you’re navigating new regulations or optimizing operational workflows, you’ll have access to expertise that helps you operate with more confidence and less complexity. 

3. Compliance Support Across Your Organization

In cannabis, compliance isn’t optional; it’s everything. Each platform addresses critical compliance needs within its domain. At Würk, we automate high-risk processes like tax filings, ensuring properly licensed employees are scheduled for regulated tasks, and maintaining comprehensive documentation from agent cards to training certifications. Distru keeps seed-to-sale tracking airtight, with seamless Metrc integration and automated compliance reporting. Together, these solutions create layers of protection that safeguard your business. 

What This Partnership Looks Like

Our collaboration centers on providing maximum value to cannabis operators through education, awareness, and complementary solutions. 

Through co-marketing initiatives, we’re raising awareness about holistic business management. Too many operators piece together solutions that weren’t designed to work in cannabis, creating gaps in compliance and efficiency. We’re helping businesses discover that purpose-built platforms exist to solve these exact problems. 

While this isn’t a direct software integration, our partnership creates clear pathways for customers to leverage both platforms for a complete operational solution. Businesses using Würk for their payroll and HR software for cannabis needs can confidently turn to Distru for their ERP requirements, knowing both platforms were built by teams who understand this industry inside and out. 

Looking Ahead: Strengthening the Cannabis Tech Ecosystem

Imagine redirecting the hours your team spends on manual payroll processing, inventory spreadsheets, and compliance tracking toward strategic initiatives that actually drive revenue. That’s the promise of industry-specific platforms such as Würk and Distru. By automating tedious administrative tasks and streamlining complex workflows, our solutions free your team to focus on what matters most: scaling your business and serving your customers.  

Partnerships like ours with Distru demonstrate a commitment to building the robust technology infrastructure cannabis businesses need to grow and scale. As the industry matures, operators increasingly recognize that piecemeal solutions create more problems than they solve. The future belongs to cannabis businesses that embrace comprehensive, industry-specific platforms working together seamlessly. Through continued innovation and collaboration, Würk and Distru are dedicated to continuously expanding our capabilities, deepening our industry expertise, and delivering ongoing improvements that help our shared customers succeed. 

We’re proud to partner with industry specialists like Distru to provide cannabis operators with a powerful tech stack that covers all operational demands. When your entire technology ecosystem is built by people who live and breathe cannabis, you’re not just surviving; you’re positioned to truly thrive. 

Whether you’re managing multi-state operations or running a single-location operation, having the right tools for both your people and your products make all the difference. Together, Würk and Distru are committed to empowering cannabis operators with the technology, knowledge, and support needed to scale with confidence in this exciting, evolving industry. 

Learn more about how Würk’s HCM system transforms cannabis businesses to maximize efficiency and sustain profitable growth.