Get to know the main challenges of the butcher shops.

For the meat to arrive with all quality to the consumer, observing the standards of safety and hygiene, it is essential to take care that every detail of the process is perfect, from the choice of suppliers, through storage, until it reaches the moment of cutting. With this in mind, it is clearer to understand the various challenges that are part of the daily life of owners or responsible for the butcher shops.

For a better comprehension, we've prepared a list of some of these challenges, as well as the most common mistakes and practical solutions to improve various aspects in your establishment. 

Teams prepared for customer service

In addition to preparing and handling meat, making cuts, operating equipment, among other activities, a fundamental part of the routine of those who work in the butcher shop is the customer service. As we know, poor service can be one of the reasons people stop attending a particular establishment. Therefore, invest in the training of your employees also to serve the public through training so that your team can master all the details of the products marketed, as well as all aspects of the equipment used, making the most of its benefits, being thus always able to solve doubts and serve customers with all the benefits and effectiveness.

Conduct market research when choosing suppliers

As meat is a perishable food, care must be doubled to avoid contamination or that it spoils, putting the health of customers at risk and, of course, bringing harm to your establishment. In this respect, having reliable suppliers makes all the difference. Before choosing your suppliers, search the company's history in the market, find out if it meets safety standards and always check the product information (meat type, origin and validity).

Invest in quality and safety equipment

The equipment is among the most important items of any butcher shop. Thus, its quality is essential not only to ensure the proper preparation of meat, but also to ensure the safety of operators. For a diversified butcher shop prepared to meet different demands, some equipment cannot miss, check out the list below:

• Meat tenderizers;
• Meat slicers;
• Meat mixers;
• Table band saws;
• Band saws;
• Meat grinders;
• Meat mixer-grinder;

Hygiene is key in butcher shops

The lack of hygiene is something unpleasant in any place, but in establishments that work with food is horrendous, because in addition to causing discomfort to customers, they offer a great risk to health. Therefore, pay extra attention to the cleaning of the place, using the correct products in the right amount for the hygiene of the environment (floors and walls), in addition to equipment, tables, refrigerators, scales, among other utensils.

Ensure a proper product mix

Imagine coming to an establishment to do your shopping and not find the products you need. Disappointing, isn't it? In order not to happen in your butcher shop, you need to take some measures, check out:

• Evaluate which products have the highest demand;
• Do a survey with consumers to find out what they would like to find;
• Partner with suppliers who have a variety of products that meet your needs.

Getting to know customers makes a difference

In an increasingly competitive market, details make all the difference. The same goes for day-to-day butcher shops. Knowing what your audience needs and buying potential is an excellent opportunity to retain customers and increase their sales. A good way to start is to listen to employees who interact every day with customers, in addition to conducting surveys to know the expectations of customers and from there devise strategies to serve them better and better.

Track the operational processes of the butcher shop

Finally, even with attention to all the details we pointed out above, it is possible that some failure may still appear throughout the process. Thus, it is essential that owners or responsible for the butcher shop know their establishments deeply, be aware and follow each step of the process, identified and solving with agility possible failures along the way.

Now that you know some of the main challenges of day-to-day butcher shops, remember that when it comes to equipment, you know you can count and trust Skymsen. All our equipment offers the ultimate in efficiency with total safety. If it's SKYMSEN you can trust!