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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you want to reap the rewards of automation technology in the next financial year, then now is the time to put together a budget for it. Automation budgeting may not be as exciting as the technology itself, but it\u2019s a necessary business task. It\u2019s also an ideal opportunity to demonstrate how automation can reduce your operating costs and improve profitability \u2013 and with this in place, your budget is more likely to be approved.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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How to budget for automation<\/h2>\n

If this is the first time you\u2019ve invested in automation, then start by assigning a lead person. It will be their job to keep the project on track and act as a point of contact.<\/span><\/p>\n

Their first task should be to identify the pinch points in your manufacturing processes that could benefit from automation. They should also look at the associated costs of each area because you\u2019ll need to include a cost-benefit analysis in your budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you have a list of priority areas, find a provider that can suggest suitable automation solutions to meet your requirements. At this point you can start to gather quotes for the machinery and installation to flesh out the estimates in your budget.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read our blog on <\/span>choosing an automation supplier<\/span><\/a> for help finding a provider.<\/span><\/p>\n

Calculating your cost savings<\/h2>\n

To demonstrate the benefits of automation, consider where you could make savings:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n