Calculate Your Potential ROI.

See how quickly process improvements could save $100,000+ per job, every year.  

Small changes in your molding process can create major financial gains. Adjust variables such as cycle time, scrap rate, uptime, and operators to estimate how much you could save on a single job.

Use the ROI Calculator below to compare your current process against a new, optimized process and identify where your biggest savings opportunity may be.

RJG consultants often help manufacturers uncover a path to full ROI within as little as 3 months, depending on the process, opportunity size, and implementation plan.

How to Use the ROI Calculator in 1-2-3

Review and adjust these three areas

1. Job Information  

Start with the basic details of the job.

Review:

  • Monthly production target
  • Part weight
  • Runner weight
  • Number of cavities
  • Material cost
  • Machine rate
  • Labor rate

These inputs create your job cost baseline.

2. Current Process  

Enter how the job runs today.

Review:

  • Cycle time
  • Uptime
  • Scrap rate
  • Number of operators
  • Labor and machine assumptions

This shows what your current process is costing you.

3. New Process  

Model what could happen with an improved process.

Adjust:

  • Faster cycle time
  • Lower scrap rate
  • Higher uptime
  • Fewer operators
  • Better process consistency

Then compare the results to see how quickly improvements could add up to $100,000+ in annual savings per job.

ROI Calculator

*The calculator is pre-populated with industry averages. If you have information for your process, please update it accordingly.

Job Information

Inputs
# of parts
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$/hr
$/hr

Current Process

Scenario A
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Results

Days to Run Job
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Total Material Cost
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Total Labor Cost
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Total Machine Cost
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Total Job Cost
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New Process

Scenario B
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$/lb
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Results

Days to Run Job
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Total Material Cost
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Total Labor Cost
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Total Machine Cost
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Total Job Cost
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Overall Results

Savings
Production Days Saved Per Month
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Monthly Material Cost Savings
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Monthly Labor Cost Savings
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Monthly Machine Cost Savings
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Profit Improvement (Monthly)
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Profit Improvement (Annually)
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See Your Savings Potential  

Your results estimate the financial impact of process improvement, including:

  • Monthly profit improvement
  • Annual savings potential
  • Total job cost reduction
  • Production days saved
  • Scrap reduction impact
  • Labor efficiency gains

Your numbers can help reveal whether the biggest opportunity is cycle time, scrap, uptime, labor, material usage, or overall process consistency.

Share Your Results with RJG  

Want help validating your savings opportunity?

Click Share Results with RJG to send your calculator results to our team.

An RJG expert can review your inputs and help you understand:

  • Whether your savings estimate is realistic
  • Which variable has the biggest financial impact
  • What it may take to capture the savings
  • Whether RJG training, consulting, or technology can help
  • How quickly your team may be able to reach ROI

If your results show $100,000+ in annual savings potential, RJG can help you evaluate the path to making those savings real.

Validate My Savings Potential