In a word,  yes.    It is a small amount of work with a huge benefit.   It takes less time than writing the information and we have tried to make it a simple task.  Order allows the system to do so much for you :

• Adjusts the number of available animals you can Kill on that day.
• Provides a way to automate customer communication (emails, texts)
• Shows you how many pounds you will be cutting.
• You can enter (or copy) cut sheets in advance of drop off
• Easily move the date if needed.
• Track who cancels/changes their scheduled date & number of animals.

At any time during the day a Producer may call to schedule an animal.  So we have a few different places you can go to make a new Order.

• The Calendar > Available
• The Dashboard  (big button "Schedule an Animal")
• The Navigation Bar   Order >  New Order  (one for each species)

These are the basic steps to create an Order from the Calendar:

1. Navigate to Calendar --> Available.
2. Find the date for slaughter.
3. Click on the Species image (cow, hog etc.)
4. Select a Producer.
5. Select # of animals.
6. Save  the Order.

You can use the Navigation Bar to make an Order by clicking the Inbox icon dropdown arrow