How does the DSM.promo ROI calculator work?

The ROI calculator takes your current workflow metrics (hours spent, error rates, team size, hourly costs) and applies industry-benchmarked efficiency gains to project time savings, cost reduction, and payback period for AI automation implementation.

How accurate is the ROI calculator?

The calculator uses conservative estimates based on 2025-2026 industry benchmarks across 14 sectors. Projections represent typical outcomes, and actual results may vary based on implementation quality, workflow complexity, and organizational readiness.

What inputs do I need for the ROI calculator?

You need approximate values for hours spent on the target workflow per week, number of team members involved, average hourly cost, current error or rework rate, and the type of tasks being performed. The calculator provides default values if exact numbers are unavailable.

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ROI Calculator

See how much your business can save with AI automation. Adjust the sliders to match your situation.

In short: Calculate your potential savings from AI automation — enter your team size, hours spent on manual tasks, and hourly rate to see projected annual savings, payback period, and 3-year ROI.

Your Business

Team Size

Number of employees doing automatable work

150100

Hours/Week on Manual Tasks (per person)

Copy-paste, data entry, report generation, routing

2 hrs20 hrs40 hrs

Average Fully-Loaded Hourly Cost ($)

Salary + benefits + overhead, divided by work hours

$55

$20$85$150

Manual Error Rate (%)

Percentage of tasks requiring rework or correction

0%7.5%15%

Your Projected Savings

Annual Savings

$286,000

Based on 70% automation rate

Hours Recovered Per Year

5,460

That's 2.6 full-time equivalents

Error Correction Savings

$8,580

Eliminated rework and downstream fixes

Payback Period

2.1 months

Based on typical implementation cost

3-Year Total ROI

$858,000

Want a detailed analysis for your specific workflows?

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Calculation Assumptions

70% automation rate — industry average for well-implemented AI automation (Forrester, 2024). Conservative estimate; some workflows achieve 90%+.
Error correction multiplier: 3x — each error costs roughly 3x the original task time to detect and fix (includes downstream impacts).
Implementation cost: $15,000-$50,000 — scaled to team size. Includes setup, integration, training, and first 3 months of support.
52 working weeks, 2,080 hours/year per employee.
3-year projection assumes flat costs — no inflation or salary increases applied (actual savings would be higher).
These are estimates. Actual results vary by industry, complexity, and current process maturity. Contact us for a custom analysis.