Better Flow Systems

Where is your business losing time — and what is it costing you?

In 60 seconds, estimate how much hidden inefficiency is costing your business each year.

Step 1 of 4

Where is time being wasted in your business?

Select up to 3 types of waste you see most often.

Fixing mistakes or rework Chasing information or approvals Waiting for responses or delays Unnecessary meetings Duplicate admin or data entry Work that is not actually needed Constant interruptions or task switching People not using their skills effectively

Please select at least one type of waste.

Step 2 of 4

How many people are regularly affected?

Include anyone whose working time is meaningfully impacted by the inefficiency.

Number of affected staff

Please enter a number of at least 1.

Step 3 of 4

What does each person cost the business?

Use the total cost to the business, not just take-home pay. Choose how you would like to enter this.

Annual salary per person

We convert this to an hourly rate using a standard 40-hour working week.

Currency

Amount

Please enter a valid amount greater than 0.

Step 4 of 4

How much time is being lost?

Think about a typical week across the affected staff.

Hours lost per person, per week

Working weeks per year

Most businesses operate around 48 weeks once holidays are accounted for. Adjust if needed.

Please check your inputs. Hours must be at least 0.5 and working weeks between 1 and 52.

Your biggest sources of waste

estimated annual cost of wasted time

Per month

Per week

What this means

This is a conservative estimate based on direct time lost. The true cost to your business is likely higher once you factor in delays to other people, rework, and the management time spent dealing with knock on effects.

Find Out Where the Bottlenecks Are

Knowing the cost is the first step. The next is finding exactly where the problems are hiding and what to do about them.

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