We estimate that carcase balance problems can cost up to 3% of
sales.
Carcase imbalance has medium term causes (e.g. promotions) and
short-term (e.g. fluctuating weather conditions). The medium-term
affect was reduced in one case by reducing promotional activity,
which showed a corresponding stabilising of orders to the meat
processor. Short-term carcase balance was controlled by
management decisions and decision support systems.