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Tutorial: Maximizing ROI with the Calculator

1. Introduction​

This tutorial will guide you through using the ROI Calculator to build a business case for the RAD platform. You will learn how to input your specific data to see exactly how much time and money you can save.

2. Step 1: Open the Calculator​

  1. Log in to the RAD platform.
  2. Click Help in the top navigation bar.
  3. Click the ROI tab.

3. Step 2: Set Your Baseline​

To get an accurate result, you need to define what your process costs without RAD.

  1. Manual Deployment Time: Think about your old workflow. How long did a full deployment take? Slide the Manual Deployment Time slider to match (e.g., 2 hours).
  2. Engineer Cost: Enter your estimated hourly engineering cost. Slide the Engineer Hourly Cost slider to an appropriate value (e.g., $80/hour).

Result: Look at the "Manual Labor Cost" in the results section. This is your baseline monthly spend on deployment toil.

4. Step 3: Forecast Your Volume​

Next, tell the calculator how much work you plan to do.

  1. Projected Deployments:
    • If you have been using the platform, the calculator will pre-fill this based on your history.
    • If you plan to scale up, slide the Projected Monthly Deployments slider to your target number (e.g., 50).

5. Step 4: Analyze the Savings​

Now, see the impact of RAD's automation.

  1. Review the Savings: Look at the Net Monthly Savings. This is the cash value of the efficiency you gain.
  2. Check Time Savings: Look at the Time Saved per Deployment summary.
    • Example: If you save 1.5 hours per deployment and do 50 deployments, that's 75 hours of engineering time saved per month!
  3. Adjust Assumptions: Try moving the Time Savings with RAD slider. Even with a conservative estimate (e.g., 50%), you will likely see a positive ROI.

6. Conclusion​

You now have a data-driven estimate of the value RAD provides. Use these numbers to:

  • Justify budget for platform credits.
  • Demonstrate the value of automation to stakeholders.
  • Track your efficiency improvements over time.