In highly regulated manufacturing environments, growth is rarely limited by demand. More often, it’s constrained by systems, controls, and compliance maturity.
Peak Processing Solutions – Canada’s leading contract manufacturer of THCinfused beverages – offers a compelling example of how the right operational foundation can turn regulation from a barrier into an advantage.
Scaling in One of Canada’s Most Regulated FMCG Markets
Peak Processing Solutions, part of Althea Group Holdings Limited, operates in the Canadian recreational cannabis beverage sector – one of the most heavily regulated consumer packaged goods markets in the country.
Every product Peak manufactures must meet strict requirements around:
- Batch traceability
- Dosage accuracy
- Excise reporting
- Inventory segregation
- Frequent federal and provincial audits
At the same time, Peak supports thirdparty brands across Canada with hundreds of SKUs, multiple beverage formats, and highly variable provincial demand. This level of complexity makes operational discipline nonnegotiable.
Investing Early in a System of Record
Anticipating growth and increased regulatory scrutiny, Peak selected Epicor ERP in 2020 – before scaling to its current marketleading position.
Rather than treating ERP as a backoffice accounting tool, Peak implemented Epicor as a single system of record across:
- Inventory and batch genealogy
- Production and formulation control
- Financials and excise reporting
- Contract manufacturing management
This decision proved critical as the business scaled.
From Reactive Compliance to Operational Maturity
Before ERP, many regulated manufacturers struggle with:
- Disconnected spreadsheets and point solutions
- Limited visibility into WIP and true production costs
- Manual audit preparation
- Rising risk as SKU count and customer volume grow
With Epicor in place, Peak transitioned to:
- Endtoend batch and lot traceability
- Embedded quality and compliance checkpoints within production
- Transactionlevel excise and audit trails
- Scalable contract manufacturing processes
The result was not just better compliance – it was better execution.
Growth Outcomes Enabled by Epicor ERP
With Epicor serving as its operational backbone, Peak achieved measurable results:
- 27% yearoveryear revenue growth (FY24 to FY25)
- Canadian THC beverage market share of ~33%
- OnTimeInFull delivery improvement from ~46% to ~97%
- The ability to support hundreds of SKUs without losing control
Just as importantly, Peak established a foundation for a capitallight expansion model into the United States – leveraging standardized processes and centralized controls.
Why This Matters for Prospective Manufacturers
Peak’s experience highlights an important truth for regulated manufacturers:
Growth doesn’t fail because demand increases – it fails when systems and controls don’t scale with it.
Whether you operate in cannabis, beverage, food, pharmaceuticals, or other exciseregulated industries, the same challenges apply:
- Audits become more frequent
- Reporting becomes more complex
- Margin clarity becomes harder to maintain
- Operational risk increases with scale
A strong system of record allows manufacturers to grow with confidence – knowing compliance, quality, and financial integrity are built into daily operations.
The Role of Six S Partners
As an Epicor EpiPro Partner, Six S Partners supports companies like Peak by aligning ERP technology with realworld manufacturing and compliance requirements.
For Peak, this means:
- Epicor optimization for regulated, processbased manufacturing
- ERPenabled workflows for highmix, contract beverage production
- Ongoing advisory support as the business scales automation, capacity, and new geographies
The result is an ERP platform that evolves alongside the business – not one that has to be replaced as complexity increases.
A Proven Blueprint for Regulated Growth
Peak Processing Solutions demonstrates what’s possible when compliance, quality, and operational control are treated as strategic capabilities – not necessary evils.
For manufacturers facing regulatory pressure and rapid growth, Peak’s journey offers a clear takeaway:
The right ERP foundation doesn’t slow you down – it’s what makes growth sustainable.