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Automation ROI
Automation ROI = annual hours saved x labor + error/delay value - implementation - tools - maintenance. Counting only time saved overstates it; exceptions, training, permissions and maintenance all count. Prove one workflow for two weeks before expanding.
Hours saved x rate.
Error rate x error cost.
Subtract implementation/tools/maintenance.
High-frequency/rule-based.
Rollback/human review possible.
FAQ
Why is payback slower?
Exceptions/training/maintenance/low adoption; recalculate with real data.
When should I not automate?
Low frequency/unclear rules/very high error cost without review.