Introduction
Most companies don't calculate the real cost of manual processes. It's not just about salary.
Direct Costs
- Employee time: 2 people × 40h/week = 80h/month
- Average salary: €1,500/month
- Monthly cost: €3,000
Hidden Costs
- Errors: rework = 20% of time = 16h/month × €20 = €320
- Opportunity: what could they do instead? Strategy, growth = €1,000
- Frustration: turnover cost = €5,000/year = €416/month
Real Total Cost
€3,000 + €320 + €1,000 + €416 = €4,736/month
Automation ROI
Automation cost: €10,000 setup + €500/month
- Break-even: 2 months
- Year 1 savings: €44,632
- Year 2+: €55,000/year
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