1. Scenario Overview

The company packs 200 boxes/hour using manual or semi-automatic stations. We compare the operation before vs after installing the LINEBOX-03 Packaging Line (720 boxes/h).


2. Key Metrics (Before vs After)

MetricBefore (Manual / Semi-auto)After (LINEBOX-03)
Throughput200 boxes/h200 boxes/h (machine capable of 720/h)
Operators needed2 operators1 operator
Labor cost per hour2 × €20 = €40/h€20/h
Labor savings€20/h
Boxes per operator100/h200/h
Quality consistencyMediumHigh, stable forming & sealing
Error / reworkHigherSignificantly reduced
Monthly labor cost€40 × 176h = €7,040€20 × 176h = €3,520
Monthly savings€3,520/month
Payback period4.4 months

3. ROI Calculation (200 Boxes/Hour)

Labor savings

Before: €40/h
After: €20/h
Savings: €20/h

Monthly savings

€20 × 8h × 22 days =
€3,520/month

Payback period

€15,499 ÷ €3,520 ≈
4.4 months

Annual savings

€3,520 × 12 =
€42,240/year


4. Operational Benefits

Reliability & Capacity

Quality

Space & Workload Reduction

Scalability


5. Financial Outcome After One Year

Total annual savings

Total estimated benefit:
€43,000 – €44,400/year

Net benefit after 12 months

Machine cost: €15,499
Annual benefit: approx. €43,000
Net return after year 1: ~€27,000 profit


6. Conclusion

At 200 boxes/hour, the LINEBOX-03 packaging line provides: