The Operations Transformation System: Executive Summary
ROI analysis and investment overview for CFOs and executive stakeholders
The Problem We Solve
Operations teams at growing companies ($5M-$100M revenue) waste 20-40 hours per week on manual work: compiling reports, copying data between systems, reconciling spreadsheets. This manual work creates:
- Direct labor cost: $50,000-$150,000/year in wasted staff time
- Decision delays: Leadership gets stale data, missing real-time opportunities
- Error costs: Manual data entry causes fulfillment errors, inventory mistakes, customer complaints
- Scaling limits: Growth requires hiring to manage chaos, not improve operations
What We Deliver: The Operations Transformation System
Kingmaker Analytics builds Command Center Dashboards and Workflow Automation Suites that eliminate manual reporting and data entry. Typical deliverables include:
- Command Center Dashboards: Real-time visibility connected to your ERP, CRM, and other systems
- Workflow Automation Suite: Automated workflows that eliminate copy-paste data entry
- Intelligent Operations Agents (Enterprise): AI-powered automation for judgment calls
- Team training so your staff owns and maintains the solution
- Documentation and 90-day support post-launch
Timeline: First results in 4 weeks, full transformation in 90 days. Not 6 months. You'll see working solutions within weeks, not months.
Transformation Package Options
| Package | Investment | What You Get | Typical Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Diagnostic | Free | Workflow assessment, ROI quantification, prioritized roadmap | Clear decision framework; no obligation to proceed |
| Starter Package | $15,000-$18,000 | 1 Command Center Dashboard OR 2-3 Workflow Automations | 10-15 hours/week saved |
| Growth Package | $20,000-$30,000 | 2 dashboards + 3-5 automations, integrated | 20-30 hours/week saved |
| Enterprise Package | $35,000-$50,000 | Full visibility + Intelligent Operations Agents + unlimited automations (scoped) | 30-50 hours/week saved |
ROI Analysis
Conservative estimate based on a $25,000 implementation saving 20 hours/week:
| Metric | Calculation | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Hours saved per week | 20 hours | 20 hrs/week |
| Annual hours saved | 20 hrs x 50 weeks | 1,000 hours |
| Value of time (at $50/hr fully loaded) | 1,000 hrs x $50 | $50,000/year |
| Investment | $25,000 | |
| Payback period | $25,000 / ($50,000/12) | 6 months |
| Year 1 ROI | ($50,000 - $25,000) / $25,000 | 100% |
Note: This excludes error reduction, faster decisions, and reduced hiring needs. Actual ROI is typically higher.
Alternative Comparison
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Risk Mitigation
- Free audit: The Operations Audit is free. You get a diagnosis, ROI quantification, and roadmap at no cost. No obligation to proceed.
- You only pay for implementation: No upfront fees until you decide to build.
- Milestone payments: Pay as deliverables are completed, not all upfront.
The Kingmaker Commitment
- Built to Spec: If your solution doesn't perform as specified in our scope document, we fix it at no additional cost within 90 days of deployment.
- No Surprise Pricing: Your quoted price is your final price for the agreed scope. We don't charge more due to project complexity.
- 90-Day Support: Post-launch support for solution-related issues is included at no extra cost.
Why Kingmaker Analytics
- Fortune 500 experience: Founder built and scaled a 14-person global BI team at Emerson Electric, led data science teams at Texas Instruments
- 150+ initiatives delivered: Not a generalist consultant learning on your dime
- Manufacturing expertise: Understands ERP systems, production scheduling, supply chain visibility from the inside
- Mid-market focus: Enterprise expertise adapted for mid-market timelines and budgets
Next Steps
Schedule a free 30-minute assessment call to discuss your specific situation and get a tailored recommendation.
Schedule Assessment CallOr email: Isaiah.stephenson@kingmakeranalytics.com