Kill Floor & Cut Planning Software | Symphony for Meat Processors  

Why Choose Symphony for Your Kill Floor & Cut Planning? 

 Symphony is an ideal choice for meat processors in the United States and Canada for numerous reasons. Here are just some of them: 

• Built for Meat Processors – Designed specifically for beef, pork, and lamb kill floors 

• Fully Integrated – Works seamlessly with ERP systems, industrial scales, and grading equipment 

• Automates Critical Processes – Reduces labor costs with automated weighing, grading, and tracking 

• Enhances Traceability – Tracks livestock from receiving through processing and beyond 

• Ensures Compliance – Meets USDA, CFIA, FSMA, and SFCR regulatory requirements 

• Improves Yield & Profitability – Optimizes cut planning to maximize high-value cuts and minimize waste 

Key Features of Symphony Kill Floor Software 

 What are the key features of Symphony Kill Floor Software? 

Livestock Receiving & Tracking 

• Capture live weight and ear tag data at receiving 

• Automate livestock booking and check-in with RFID, barcode scanning, or manual entry 

• Track each carcass from slaughter through processing with a unique ID assignment 

Carcass Tracking & Grading 

• Associate carcass weights with individual animals using Symphony’s iCap Plant Floor Application 

• Integrate with industry-standard grading probes for automated classification 

• Track lot yield and supplier performance with detailed reporting 

Weight Capture & Yield Optimization 

• Capture live, hot, and cold weights in real time 

• Automate weight-based sorting for cooler placement 

• Generate detailed yield reports to optimize profitability 

Veterinary Inspections & Compliance 

• Capture veterinary defects, condemnations, and re-inspection data digitally 

• Adjust livestock payments based on quality grading and inspection results 

• Ensure full regulatory compliance with built-in HACCP, USDA and CFIA reporting tools 

Key Features of Symphony Cut Planning Software 

 What are the key features of Symphony Cut Planning Software? 

Optimized Cut Strategies & Yield Management 

• Automate cutting plans based on customer orders and pricing structures 

• Minimize waste and maximize profitability with intelligent cut optimization 

• Track real-time yield performance to improve decision-making 

Carcass Sorting & Cooler Management 

• Automate sorting based on weight, grade, and customer specifications 

• Optimize chiller pull-out sequencing for efficient processing 

• Utilize RFID or barcode tracking to manage carcass movement 

Data-Driven Profitability & Cost Analysis 

• Gain real-time insights into yield efficiency, labor costs, and supplier performance 

• Reduce waste with automated tracking of cut utilization 

• Improve profitability with advanced analytics and KPI dashboards 

How iCap Enhances Meat Processing: 

• Captures live, hot, and cold weights directly from plant floor scales 

• Automates grading and carcass classification for efficiency 

• Tracks carcasses using RFID, barcode scanning, trolley tracking or manual entry 

• Generates reports and prints tags automatically for seamless tracking 

Symphony is purpose-built for meat processing—unlike generic ERP systems that struggle to handle the complexities of slaughter and cut planning. With over 30 years of experience serving the meat industry, Symphony provides a fully integrated, scalable solution that grows with your business. 

How Symphony Stands Out: 

• Industry-Specific Design – Built exclusively for meat processing plants 

• Real-Time Data Insights – Monitor yield, supplier efficiency, and processing costs instantly 

• Seamless ERP Integration – Works with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, and more 

• Full Compliance Automation – Maintains HACCP, USDA, and CFIA records effortlessly 

• Advanced Automation – Supports PLC integration, trolley tracking and chiller sortation 

Schedule a demo today to see how Symphony can transform your slaughter and processing workflow. 

Written by: Can Malay, Marketing Specialist – Carlisle Technology