Objective
Set up the system so beef jobs automatically calculate harvest and cut dates, while allowing customers to choose from predefined hang time options during booking. This SOP ensures consistent scheduling, clear pricing, and a smoother booking experience for staff and customers.
Key Steps
1. Navigate to the Animal Processor Settings 0:00
Go to Settings.
Open Processor Settings.
Select Animal.
Locate the Auto Schedule Harvest and Cut Dates for Beef setting.
2. Enable automatic harvest and cut date scheduling 0:13
Turn on Auto Schedule Harvest and Cut Date.
Set Harvest to desired date after Drop off.
Confirm the toggle for Configurable Hang times
3. Add beef hang time options 0:25
After enabling configurable hang times, the cut date field will disappear.
Add the available hang time options for beef:
7-day hang
14-day hang
21-day hang or anything else you want
4. Set the default hang time and pricing 0:38
Set 7 days or what you want as the default hang time.
ex. Apply an upcharge of $25 for the 14-day hang.
ex. Apply an upcharge of $50 for the 21-day hang.
Verify the pricing matches the intended service levels.
5. Save the configuration and confirm booking behavior 0:48
Click Save to store the settings.
Test the booking flow to confirm customers can:
Choose a hang time at booking
See the correct upcharge for longer hang times
Have drop-off and harvest dates calculated automatically
Confirm the default selection is 7 days unless another option is chosen.
Cautionary Notes
Ensure the Auto Schedule Harvest and Cut Dates for Beef setting is enabled before expecting hang time options to function correctly.
Double-check that the drop-off date is set to one day before harvest to avoid scheduling errors.
Verify all pricing changes before saving to prevent incorrect customer charges.
If auto-schedule cut date disappears after enabling configurable hang times, this is expected behavior.
Tips for Efficiency
Use the default hang to streamline most bookings.
Keep hang time options limited to the standard choices to reduce confusion for customers.
Test one sample booking after saving to confirm dates and pricing calculate correctly.
Document the approved upcharge amounts so staff can answer customer questions consistently.