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Case Study: Centralized Attendance Monitoring System for KRANTI INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Q: What exactly is a centralized attendance monitoring system?

A centralized attendance monitoring system collects real-time attendance data from multiple locations into a single cloud dashboard, enabling unified management and reporting across all sites.

Q: Can an employee mark attendance at either factory without re-enrollment?

Yes. Face templates are stored centrally and pushed to all MB160 devices. Employees can mark attendance at any factory with the same face recognition.

Q: What happens if the internet is down at one factory?

MB160 stores data locally (up to 100,000 records) and auto-syncs when internet is restored. No data loss.

Q: Can we track employee movements between factories?

Yes, iSecure provides location-wise timestamps, showing check-ins at each factory for accurate job costing and resource tracking.

Q: Is face recognition reliable in dusty factory conditions?

Yes, ESSL MB160 is IP65 dustproof and uses infrared for low-light/dusty environments, widely used in manufacturing.

How ESSL MB160 face recognition + iSecure platform unified attendance across Pirangut & Ghotawade Phata factories – employees can work at either branch, with real-time monitoring at main branch office.

Client

KRANTI INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Locations

Pirangut, Ghotawade Phata (Pune)

Hardware

ESSL MB160 Face Recognition System (2 units)

Software

iSecure Centralized Attendance Monitoring System

Key Feature

Cross-branch employee mobility support

The Challenge: Two Factories, Disconnected Attendance

KRANTI INDUSTRIES operates two manufacturing units – one at Pirangut and another at Ghotawade Phata. Employees frequently move between factories based on production needs. Previously:

Each factory used separate manual attendance logs
No visibility for main branch office on employee movements
Payroll required manual consolidation from two sites
Employees working at both locations led to duplicate/ missing entries
Buddy punching and time theft prevalent

They needed a centralized attendance monitoring system that could capture face-based attendance at either branch and consolidate data at the main branch office.

The Solution: ESSL MB160 + iSecure Centralized Platform

ESSL Pune installed ESSL MB160 face recognition machines at both Pirangut and Ghotawade Phata. Both devices were connected to the iSecure centralized attendance monitoring system. Key differentiators:

Face recognition (mask‑aware) Real-time cloud sync Single dashboard for both branches Main branch consolidated view

Now employees can mark attendance at any factory (Pirangut or Ghotawade Phata) and the iSecure system records it under their profile. The main branch office has a unified real-time dashboard.

How the Centralized Attendance Monitoring System Works

ESSL MB160 (Pirangut & Ghotawade Phata): High-speed face recognition, 1,200 templates, IP65 dustproof, works in industrial environments.

iSecure Platform: Centralized cloud engine that aggregates punch data from both factories in real time.

Main Branch Dashboard: One login to see live attendance from both locations, drill down to individual employee history across factories.

Cross‑branch Support: Employee can work at Pirangut in morning and Ghotawade in evening – system records both punches under same employee ID.

The system automatically handles offline sync – if internet is down at one factory, data is stored locally and uploaded when connectivity resumes. No manual data merging required.

Impact of Centralized Attendance Monitoring

100%

Real‑time Visibility

Main branch sees both factories live

90%

Reduced Payroll Time

Automated consolidation from both sites

2 Locations

Unified Platform

Pirangut + Ghotawade Phata – single source

Zero

Dual Entry Errors

Face recognition eliminates buddy punching & duplicates

Why KRANTI INDUSTRIES Chose this Centralized Attendance Monitoring System

For manufacturers with multiple facilities and flexible workforce allocation, a centralized approach is critical. The ESSL MB160 + iSecure combination delivers:

Single employee identity across factories: No duplicate enrollment; one face template works at both MB160 devices.
Real-time cross‑location tracking: HR at main branch knows exactly which factory each employee is at, at any time.
Automated overtime & shift calculation: System calculates total hours even if employee works split shifts across locations.
Scalability: Add more factories easily – just install another MB160 and link to iSecure.
Robust for industrial environment: IP65 rating, IR face recognition works in low light and dusty conditions.

Now KRANTI INDUSTRIES has eliminated manual attendance reconciliation, saved 20+ HR hours per month, and gained complete operational transparency.

Key Features of ESSL MB160 + iSecure

1,200 face templates, 1:N matching in <1 sec Anti‑spoofing (photo/ video liveness detection) Auto-sync to iSecure via Ethernet/Wi-Fi Branch-wise & consolidated reports with timeline Real-time alerts for late/missing punches Cross‑branch employee mapping

Frequently Asked Questions – Centralized Attendance Monitoring System

1. What exactly is a centralized attendance monitoring system?

A centralized attendance monitoring system collects real-time attendance data from multiple locations (branches, factories, offices) into a single cloud-based dashboard. Management can view, track, and report on workforce attendance across all sites from one place – ideal for businesses with multiple facilities and mobile employees.

2. Can an employee mark attendance at either factory without re-enrollment?

Yes. The ESSL MB160 devices are networked to the iSecure platform. An employee's face template is stored centrally and pushed to all devices. They can mark attendance at Pirangut in the morning and Ghotawade Phata in the afternoon – the system recognizes them automatically and logs both entries under the same ID.

3. What happens if the internet is down at one factory?

The MB160 stores attendance data locally (up to 100,000 records). When internet is restored, it automatically syncs all offline punches to the iSecure cloud. No data is lost, and the main branch still gets complete records.

4. Can we track employee movements between factories?

Absolutely. The iSecure platform provides location-wise timestamps. You can see that an employee checked in at Pirangut at 9:00 AM and later at Ghotawade at 2:00 PM. This helps in accurate job costing and resource allocation.

5. Is face recognition reliable in dusty factory conditions?

Yes. The ESSL MB160 is IP65 rated – dust-tight and water-resistant. It uses infrared illumination, so it works even in low light, dust, or when employees wear helmets. Many manufacturing units in Pune use it successfully.

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