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Business Manual Errors Cost Calculator

Calculate how much human errors in manual processes cost your company

The Hidden Cost Nobody Measures

Manual errors are the biggest hidden cost in companies: time lost correcting, customer dissatisfaction, rework, penalties... Most companies don't measure this impact. Studies show 3-8% of manual tasks have errors. Automation reduces errors by 95-99%.

  • Identify the real cost of errors
  • Reduce errors by up to 99% with automation
  • Improve customer satisfaction
  • Eliminate rework and time waste
  • Reduce risk of penalties/fines
  • Improve brand reputation

Manual

Number of monthly repetitive manual tasks

Percentage of tasks with errors (typical 2-5%)

Average time to identify and fix an error

Hourly cost of staff fixing errors

Percentage of errors affecting customers

Average cost per customer-impacting error (reputation, compensation, etc.)

The Real Cost of Errors

Errors per Month30,00
Monthly Internal Correction Cost1800,00 €
Monthly Customer Impact Cost1200,00 €
Total Monthly Cost3000,00 €
Annual Cost of Errors36.000,00 €
Annual Savings by Automating (95%)34.200,00 €

Disclaimer: Important Disclaimer

This calculator provides estimates based on typical industry data. The real cost of errors can be significantly higher when considering indirect impacts (customer loss, reputational damage, etc.). Consult with process improvement experts before making investment decisions.

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