A butcher’s profit depends on how the carcass is cut: without knowing how much diced meat, mince, chops and bone a side of beef yields, the real cost cannot be worked out. When the scale and the till work separately, sales are not deducted from stock and waste and drying loss go unnoticed. In the system we build, an incoming carcass is broken into products by a cutting recipe and the yield is calculated. The barcode from the label scale is read at the till and each sale is deducted from stock by weight; neighbourhood customers’ store credit and holiday pre-orders are tracked in the same system.
Problems we see in butcher shops
- Not knowing the true cost of products cut from a carcass
- Scale sales not reflected in stock
- Waste and drying loss going unmeasured
- A muddled credit book
Modules
Scale integration
Price-weight barcodes from label scales read at the till.
Carcass cutting
Cutting recipe, yield rate and cost per cut.
Weight-based stock
Weight-based stock and expiry for meat, deli and dairy products.
Waste tracking
Recording and reporting of trimming, drying and disposal losses.
Store credit and accounts
Debt and payments per customer, with balance reminders by SMS.
Pre-orders
Holiday and bulk orders by phone and web.
How it works day to day
- 1
The carcass is weighed on receipt and the supplier and ear tag are recorded.
- 2
After cutting, the resulting products enter stock by weight.
- 3
The label of a product weighed on the scale is scanned at the till.
- 4
The sale is deducted from stock, and a credit sale is posted to the customer account.
- 5
At day end a report of takings, waste and yield is produced.
Integrations
Off-the-shelf software or custom-built?
When off-the-shelf is enough
For a delicatessen with a single counter and no cutting, ready-made shop programs are enough.
When custom software pays off
For butchers who cut their own meat, run more than one shop or also sell wholesale, a custom system with yield and waste tracking makes profitability visible.
How the budget is built
We launch the workflow that saves you the most time first, then add modules based on real usage. The full scope below is calculated with 16 screens and 10 modules; the final price follows a free discovery call and a written scope.
Maintenance and improvements (optional): €400 / month. Hosting, SMS, WhatsApp and app store fees are listed separately.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with our existing scale?
It integrates with scales that can print label barcodes and have a network or serial connection.
How is yield calculated?
The carcass weight is compared with the total weight of the products cut from it, and cost is spread across the cuts by sales value.
Can we take delivery orders?
Yes. Orders from the web order page and WhatsApp drop into a preparation list.
Do credit customers get reminders?
When a set balance or time limit is passed, a polite SMS reminder can be sent to the customer.
