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Tea Garden |
After a lot of research
and study, Star Link has developed a solution namely "Tea Garden
Solution", which helped to remove the problem prevailing in the
tea gardens. Almost at each level, there was a problem which hampered
the productivity, proper records were not maintained and thus there
were monetary losses. But the solution from Star Link helped to
remove each problem with ease and a simple click of mouse, helping in
proper and hassle-free working.
Working on this project
was a big task as the whole system was moving haphazardly without any
proper channel. This was causing losses of different kinds to the
Contractors or the Tea Garden owner. Some other manipulations were
also there which resulted into improper channelization of resources
and financial deficit.
Problems:-
There were many problems prevailing for longer time. There were much
more complexity in working, but following are the few major problem
which Star Link considered and developed its Tea Garden Solution.
The Major prevailing problem was that the number of workers were not
certain, in fact more workers were issued card and other ID proofs.
Then, there were no categorization of workers depending on their
kind of work they were doing and other parameters of working.
The location wise detailed report was not available with the
authority to process the data and also channelize the worker at
right location.
The work head (kind of work) of workers were not defined. Thus no
any report was generated based on the kind of work they are doing.
Only manual records were maintained, which has more chances of
manipulation.
Manipulation in the weighing of tea leaves.
Attendance processing and maintenance of other records were a hectic
task to do.
Solution:-
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Tea Garden Solution |
Star Link India provided a Customized Solution to solve all these
problems prevailing for such a long period of time. The Tea Garden
Solution is developed by Star Link India especially for tea gardens.
Actually, Tea Garden solution is a software accompanied with a
Star Link device Bio-Star which is modified and
developed keeping in
mind about each and every minute details about the complexity of
working at tea gardens. This solution helped to manage the workforce
and streamline the process. This helped to keep track record of each
employee by maintaining the record of location of work. It also help
to keep the weightment record of tea leaves plucked by workers in due
time. These reports can be further used at tea processing plant.
Working Process :-
Initially, the finger-print of each worker is registered in the
software through biometric device for keeping their records. Each
workers are also be issued a proximity card. Since, finger-print is a
unique physical identity, so it cannot be replicated for any kind of
misuse. This removes the manipulation of every kind at every level
and brings transparency.
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Tea Garden Worker Cards |
Then, Work Head cards ( kind of work like plucking leaves, water
sprinkling, weeding, ploughing land etc can be designated according
to the requirement) and Location cards (location may vary from Garden
1, Garden 2, Garden 3 etc.) are also registered in Software.
Now, the main process starts while working. The attendance of each
worker is taken through machine by punching their finger-print on the
Star Link device with Location and Work Head card, which define their
location and kind of work. Since the devices are connected to the
software, so the reports are generated location wise and work wise,
at any fixed time. These reports tell us about the number of workers
present at particular location and for particular work. Now, this
will help us to manage the shortage of workers at specific location
or specific kind of work. We don't have to maintain any paper records
for this report. It will be generated with a simple click of mouse.
At tea gardens, according to existing policy 3 times of weightment of
tea leaves is done in a day. Star Link Devices are connected with
the weighing machine having RS232 serial port that helps to transfer
the data. The weight of plucked tea leaves are measured though
machine and measurement is shown on the DISPLAY connected and
measurement is added to the name of the worker through proximity
card. This process is pretty fast and operates without pressing any
key or button, which reduces the chaos. Being operational through
software and machine with unique identity, its almost impossible to
manipulate the weightment of tea leaves. This process continues for 3
times a day and the cumulative sum of tea leaves plucked is added
against the name of the employees and also in their card. This allows
everyone to get the exact benefit as much as they are liable for.
Features of Tea
Garden Solution:-
Star Link's Tea Garden Solution generated 6 to 8 kinds of
reports depending on the location, kind of work, attendance and work
summary of the day including status of each workers.
It also allows you to divide the workers into different categories
depending on their kind of duty. Like Normal Special or Casual
depending on policy.
This solution can maintain the data in device and software for more
than one financial year.
This can also be connected through interface to the existing ERP for
salary processing.
Discrepancy Report is also generated which shows the status
of the workers who forget to punch when day is called off, also for
those workers who started plucking leaves without punching
attendance or for those workers who didn't give 3 times weighment.
Devices (Bio-star) can also generate the summary report of
employee-wise tea plucking records by simply pressing a key.
Weighment record for each time zone is generated by Device
(Bio-Star) and also non-plucking staff.
Each report generated in .xls file (excel sheet) which makes
it easy for further processing.
Its a window based software with SQL Express data base, so there is
no any requirement of license and renewal policy.
Location report allows the user to maintain the records of the area
where tea leaves have been plucked.
All these processes are done with a simple click of mouse without
any worry and hassle of complexity in working.
Reduces time, manpower and monetary Losses.
And many more....
Star Link's Tea Garden solution is in flawless working for last 3
years in Assam , Darjeeling and Siliguri for 5 gardens of
Ranga Mati and 2 gardens for Group Tea.
Looking at the above features, if you also want to manage the work
force at tea gardens in an easier and effective way, consider
Star Link's Tea Garden Solution. This will surely help you from
financial losses and other problems persisting for a longer time.