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Approval Workflow ROI Calculator

Most enterprise teams do not need a giant transformation model to decide whether approval automation is worth it. They need a fast way to size the opportunity using real approval volume, handling time, and escalation behavior.

Estimate the ROI of governed approval automation

Use conservative assumptions. This is meant to size the opportunity, not inflate it.

Estimated impact

What a governed approval model could save

Hours spent today / month
360
Hours saved / month
162
Labor savings / month
$8910
Labor savings / year
$106920
Escalations / month
324
Cycle-time reduction
41%

Run the calculator first, then pressure-test the result against your real approval volume and exception profile. Conservative estimates are more credible than optimistic ones.

What this tool is good for

Early business-case sizing for finance, operations, IT, and shared services workflows with approval bottlenecks.

What it does not replace

Detailed process mapping, exception analysis, or the policy design needed for a production rollout.

Best next read

Pair this with the approval workflow guide to decide where auto-approval is safe and where human review should remain.