Opportunity tools
Estimate first. Validate before claiming value.
Use transparent assumptions to decide whether a workflow deserves deeper assessment.
Manual-work cost
Estimate the opportunity—not a guaranteed return.
Current annual effort cost$93,600Illustrative annual capacity released$32,760
Directional estimate only. It excludes implementation, support, error, adoption, and opportunity costs.
Decision guide
Turn the estimate into an evidence plan.
- Measure the current workflow for two representative weeks.
- Separate stable steps from exceptions and approvals.
- Price implementation and ongoing ownership.
- Run a bounded test and compare quality as well as time.