ROI & Payback
Conservative, defensible ROI calculations based on measurable efficiency gains, error reduction, and payback period. Cost-per-transaction and all assumptions are auditable and adjustable to your context.
Our Approach to ROI
We use conservative assumptions and focus on measurable, defensible outcomes. No inflated projections or unsubstantiated claims.
Conservative Assumptions
Default assumptions use 30% efficiency gains and 50% error reduction as a conservative baseline. All assumptions are editable and documented to match your specific context and risk tolerance.
Measurable Outcomes
ROI calculations are based on quantifiable metrics: time saved, errors prevented, and costs avoided. No soft benefits or unmeasurable improvements.
Auditable Assumptions
Every assumption is documented and can be adjusted based on your specific context. No black-box calculations.
Risk-Adjusted
We account for implementation risk, ramp-up time, and discount rates. Projections are realistic, not optimistic.
ROI Calculator
Enter your workflow details to estimate potential ROI. All assumptions are conservative.
Example Calculation
Here's how ROI is calculated for a typical workflow
Finance Close Process
Monthly financial close workflow with 5 FTE, $75/hour average rate
Current State
- • 5 FTE × 20 hours/week × 52 weeks = 5,200 hours/year
- • 5,200 hours × $75/hour = $390,000 annual labor cost
- • 5% error rate × $5,000 avg error cost = $25,000 annual error cost
- • Total: $415,000/year
With Forward-Deployed Agents
- • 30% efficiency gain = $117,000 labor savings
- • 50% error reduction = $12,500 error savings
- • Total savings: $129,500/year
ROI Calculation
- • Implementation cost: $250,000 (one-time)
- • Annual savings: $129,500
- • Payback period: 23 months
- • 3-year NPV ROI: 45%
Risk Reduction Benefits
Beyond direct cost savings, Forward-Deployed Agents reduce operational and compliance risk
Compliance Risk
Deterministic audit trails reduce compliance risk. Every action is logged and attributable, making regulatory reviews straightforward.
Operational Risk
Reduced error rates mean fewer operational incidents. Fewer incidents mean lower remediation costs and reduced business disruption.
Vendor Lock-In Risk
On-premise deployment means no vendor lock-in. You own the infrastructure and can switch providers if needed.
Data Breach Risk
Data never leaves your boundary, reducing the attack surface and potential impact of data breaches.