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Brooklyn Kiosow
Marketing Coordinator  
Tuesday, November 25, 2025

ROI vs. TCO: Why Manufacturers Get Automation Costs Wrong

When evaluating automation, most manufacturers lean on ROI. It’s quick, familiar, and looks good on paper — but it misses the real costs of ownership. 

That’s why Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) matters. TCO takes the full lifecycle into account so you can budget smarter, avoid surprises, and choose solutions that actually deliver long-term performance.

In our guide, ROI vs. TCO: Why Manufacturers Get Automation Costs Wrong, you’ll learn:

  • The hidden costs ROI leaves out (and what they really add up to)
  • Why two manufacturers with the same system had drastically different outcomes
  • and more
Download the Guide Here
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