Running a stone crusher is no easy task. From handling customer payments to ensuring no manipulation at the weighbridge, owners constantly face challenges that directly impact profitability, cash flow, and control.
At xNETRA, we understand these ground realities. That’s why we designed our ERP solution (powered by Odoo) specifically for stone crusher businesses. In this article, I — Rahul Thakur, Founder & CEO of xNETRA — will walk you through the top 3 life-saving features that can save owners lakhs of rupees and bring peace of mind.
1. Online + Offline Working (with On-Prem Option)
Most crushers are located in remote areas, where internet connectivity is patchy. What happens when your site goes offline for a few hours — or even days?
With xNETRA, your business never stops.
- Even without internet, operators can continue to record aggregate sales, boulder purchases, and challans.
- Once the internet is back, the system auto-syncs everything with the cloud.
- No manual reconciliation, no data loss.
And for those who want 100% control or have sites with zero connectivity, we also offer On-Premise deployment — your data stays on your own server, giving you complete ownership and uninterrupted operations.
Benefits at a glance:
- Business never halts
- Your data, your control
- Accuracy and transparency maintained
2. Automatic Customer Blocking & Credit Limits
Cashflow is the lifeblood of crusher operations. Many owners suffer losses when customers delay payments or overdraw credit.
xNETRA solves this with Automatic Customer Blocking:
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The system calculates real-time balance for each customer:
Balance = Payments Received – Material Delivered - If the balance goes negative, the system blocks delivery at Vehicle-IN itself.
- You can also set credit limits. If a customer crosses it, sales automatically stop until dues are cleared.
This feature ensures:
- No over-supply
- Reduced bad debts
- Strong financial discipline without depending on staff discretion
In short: Losses ↓ | Cashflow ↑ | Control ↑
3. CCTV Integration + AI Number Plate Detection
Every crusher has CCTV, but usually it is not connected with business transactions. That’s where xNETRA is different.
- At every Vehicle-IN/OUT, xNETRA automatically captures and attaches high-resolution images from your CCTV.
- Owners can open any challan and instantly see the actual photos of the truck at weighbridge.
- Disputes become easy to resolve — image proof is always available.
And the AI-powered ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) adds another layer:
- Vehicle numbers are auto-detected and linked with transactions.
- Wrong entries or manipulations are flagged instantly.
- Human error (like mistyping “MH12 AB 1234” as “MH12 AB 1284”) is caught by the system.
This means zero manipulation, zero disputes, 100% confidence in your data.
