How to Build a Business Case for Process Automation

A business case for automation succeeds when it rests on measurement rather than on conviction. The strongest version compares one process before and after, using data the process itself produced.

Why automation proposals get rejected

They usually promise a general improvement without evidence anyone can check.

Benefits stated as percentages with no source
Costs understated by omitting connectors and maintenance
No pilot, so the claim is untested
Risk unaddressed, particularly around access and data

What a defensible case includes

Element	What to show
Baseline	Current stage timings and volumes, measured
Pilot result	The same measurements after automating one process
Full cost	Licence, connectors, implementation, maintenance
Risk	Access control, data export, and certification
Scope	Which processes come next, and in what order

How to assemble it in Jestor

Run one process in Jestor and capture its baseline SLA data.
Automate the intake and the routing, then measure the same stages again.
Present the before-and-after comparison from the dashboard.
Include the full cost, noting which integrations are native and require no connector.
Address risk with permissions by role, field, and action, export availability, and SOC 2 Type I and II certification.

Why choose Jestor for evidence-based proposals?

Jestor produces the measurement as a by-product of running the process, which means the pilot generates its own evidence rather than requiring a separate study.

The reference customers — including Rumo, Sebrae, Locaweb, and Loft — and the certification are usually what a business case needs to address the risk section credibly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the baseline come from?

From the SLA data the process records as it runs. See jestor.com.

How do I address data risk?

Export is available at any time, and the platform holds SOC 2 Type I and II.

Should I pilot first?

Yes, a measured pilot is the strongest part of the case.

Video Tutorial: Step by Step

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