I suggest all of us on the front lines ( retail) Should start paving our own road of importance- instead of thinking ourselves as mechanical cutters, we need to all step up to the number one reason why we are employed and who ultimately signs our paycheck THE CUSTOMER!!!!! We need to take our own focus off how fast we can cut , how much we can cut , and our main goal. Should be "one customer at a time" We need to be the customers GO TO professionals and advisors- we need to get them on email lists and. Call lists, we need to suggestive sell, we need our customers being our best cheerleaders Why?? Most of retail has consolidated into huge conglomerates companies- the decision makers on whether to have cutters in the store or case ready fresh meats are from VP,s. That don't know you, never been in your store, state and may even live in another country . Put your future job security in the trust of the customers. Sounds simple? How many special orders do you get at Christmas?? Do you see these same customers year round? Do they also buy an Easter ham from you or call you directly for a special ocassion?? Do you pass out business cards with your number?? Be your own best cheerleader/ salesman!!! If your company can go case ready tomorrow and no customers would complain- then don't wonder why if or when it happens What is your meat department known for? What items do you have. No one else has? Do you use emails and call lists for special deals? Do you use social media ?? If you have a ****head in your department that has very poor customer service skills or turns away customers - get rid of them!!