Justifying Software: Analysis

Problems? What Does it Really Cost?

Part Design 
Part re-design (time)Program delay          Tooling costs            
Improper gate or weld line location          
Cost to change gate locationCost to modify or replace manifold
Cycle Time 
Quoted cycle time vs. actual time
Warpage 
Costs to change materialCosts for part/tool re-designCost to purchase shrink fixtures
Mold sampling
Hourly sampling costMaterial costsMan hours

Unfunded Expenses

Engineering time
Time lost problem solvingMissed opportunities for new projectsStaff involvement
Material
Wrong material selectedCost to change material
Mold design issues
Cooling issuesManifold issuesCost to add Mold-Max
Other costs
ManagementFreightDelivery

Unfunded Expenses