Distribution Automation IRR Analysis

Function-Specific Labor Analysis for Automation Investment Decisions

Build a Clear ROI Case for Warehouse Automation

Automation is a capital investment, and like any investment, it needs a clear financial case. This calculator helps you evaluate the return on distribution automation using your facility’s actual operating data rather than high-level assumptions.

By completing the form below, you’ll generate a structured ROI analysis that estimates labor savings, cash flow, payback period, IRR, and total return over time. The output is designed to support investment justification, budget planning, and internal discussions with finance and leadership.

You can use this tool to understand where automation delivers value, how long it takes to pay back, and whether the investment aligns with your operational and financial goals.

🏭 Personal Information

🏭 Project Information

⚙️ Current Operations by Function

Picking Operations
FTE for picking
Fully loaded
Peak rate
Packing Operations
FTE for packing
Fully loaded
Peak rate
Replenishment Operations
FTE for repl
Fully loaded
Peak rate
Other Operations
Receiving, QC, etc
Fully loaded
Support Functions
Total Staff: 0 FTE
Weighted Avg Rate: $0.00

💸 Investment Costs

💰 Expected Benefits

Typical: 20-50%
Typical: 15-35%
Typical: 10-30%
Typical: 5-20%
Total FTE Reduction: 0 FTE
Annual Labor Savings: $0
Overall Reduction: 0%

📈 Cash Flow Analysis

Year 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Cash Flow

After clicking the button above, your IRR, returns, and performance metrics will appear below. A PDF copy will also be emailed to you.

💰 Financial Analysis Results

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IRR
$0
NPV
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Payback
--%
Total ROI

📊 Investment Recommendation

Fill out the form and click Calculate to see your analysis.

Financial Analysis Results

Personal Information

Project Information

Picking Operations

Packing Operations

Replenishment Operations

Other Operations

Investment Costs

Expected Benefits

Cash Flow Analysis