shine-roi-estimate

Compute annual savings, break-even month, and 3-year NPV for automation projects.

1|Updated Apr 15, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/diShine-digital-agency/SHINE-Code-System --skill shine-roi-estimate
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Skill: shine-roi-estimate
Source: https://github.com/diShine-digital-agency/SHINE-Code-System/tree/main/skills/shine-roi-estimate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/diShine-digital-agency/SHINE-Code-System --skill shine-roi-estimate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

ROI estimation for automation projects is often manual, opaque, and error-prone. This skill delivers a transparent, repeatable ROI analysis by collecting baseline data, project costs, and automation benefits.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Baseline data capture: gather hours per week and fully-loaded cost to calculate annual impact.
  • ROI calculations: compute annual savings, break-even month, and 3-year NPV for informed decision-making.
  • Output & decision support: generate a concise markdown table plus a two-sentence recommendation for stakeholders.

Quick Start

Provide baseline hours per week, fully-loaded hourly cost, and automation candidate details to generate an ROI report with annual savings, break-even month, and 3-year NPV.

Frequently Asked Questions about shine-roi-estimate

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I estimate ROI for automation projects?

Estimate ROI for automation projects by collecting baseline hours per week, fully-loaded hourly costs, and automation details to compute annual savings, break-even month, and 3-year NPV. This structured workflow outputs a markdown table with a concise recommendation.

What is the best way to calculate the break-even month for a business case?

Calculate the break-even month for a business case by comparing project costs against annual savings derived from baseline hours and fully-loaded costs. This approach pinpoints the exact month cumulative savings offset the initial automation investment.

How do I calculate 3-year NPV for process automation cost analysis?

Calculate 3-year NPV for process automation cost analysis by inputting baseline weekly hours, hourly cost, and automation project details. The computation outputs the net present value over a three-year time horizon for budgeting decisions.

Can I use this for scenario planning across different automation budgets?

Yes, you can use this for scenario planning across different automation budgets. It evaluates automation opportunities by adjusting baseline data, project costs, and time horizons to generate comparative ROI metrics for informed decision-making.

What baseline data do I need to compute annual savings for an automation business case?

To compute annual savings for an automation business case, you need baseline data including weekly hours spent on the process and the fully-loaded hourly cost. This data calculates the annual financial impact of the automation candidate.

Does this approach output financial metrics suitable for stakeholder presentations?

Yes, this approach outputs financial metrics suitable for stakeholder presentations. It generates a concise markdown table containing annual savings, break-even month, and 3-year NPV, accompanied by a two-sentence recommendation for decision support.