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The Hidden Cost of Manual Work: Are You Overpaying?
September 24, 2025
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How much does a manual process really cost? Imagine your company has one employee dedicated only to entering invoices into the ERP. At first glance, it seems like just a salary… but behind it hides a much bigger bill.
Our Automation ROI Calculator helps quantify these hidden costs. As shown in our case study with Sancor Salud, automating financial processes can lead to massive savings.
📄 Manual Process (Data Entry)
Monthly Invoice Example:
- Gross salary: $2,000
- Taxes & social charges: $600
- Health insurance & benefits: $300
- Office space: $400
- Equipment (prorated): $100
- Utilities: $80
- Software licenses: $50
- Cost of human errors: $200
- Lost productivity (breaks, etc.): $150
Total: $3,880 / month
🤖 Automated Process (RPA)
Monthly Invoice Example:
- Initial development (prorated): $500
- Maintenance & support: $150
- Automation licenses: $100
Total: $750 / month
Plus, an automated process is:
- Error-free
- Works 24/7
- Never takes vacations
The question is simple: Is your company still paying the “hidden bill” of manual work?
