Compare the same task mix against a baseline

Record the time and cost of the current process, then compare the pilot on the same task mix. Count rejected outputs and downstream repair. An apparent saving disappears if the automation shifts effort to another team.

A short pilot cannot prove company-wide savings

This worksheet is not evidence of a particular return. Avoid projecting a short, easy pilot across all company work without checking whether task difficulty and review needs change.

THE TAKEAWAY

What to remember

Include integration and monitoring costs.

Sources & further reading

  1. Google Cloud: Cost optimization pillar ↗
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