Leakage
Annual ERP leakage
The yearly cost of rekeying, workarounds, poor visibility and disconnected systems.
ERP Efficiency Calculator
Find the hidden cost in your ERP.
Estimate what your current system is costing the business each year, how much of it you could recover, and what it would take to get it back. Built for manufacturers and distributors.
Free and takes about 5 minutesPreliminary results before any contact detailsVendor-neutral. No software sales.
30+Years in ERP consulting
82%On-time ROI delivery
$7Return per $1 invested
0Bias. No vendors.
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Free ERP opportunity assessment
What is your ERP really costing you?
Choose the closest ranges for your business, your current system and where it hurts. You see preliminary estimates right away, then you can open a detailed report with scenarios, priorities and a PDF copy.
Directional planning estimates for manufacturers and distributors. Not a financial projection, audit or quote.
What the calculator measures
Six numbers that frame the ERP decision.
The model uses your revenue, headcount, system age, complexity and readiness to estimate each figure as a range, from conservative to upper opportunity.
Improvement
Annual improvement potential
The share of that leakage a well-run ERP program could realistically recover.
First year
First-year realized value
What you could expect to capture in the first year after go-live, adjusted for readiness.
Investment
Planning investment
An illustrative project range based on users, locations and complexity. It is not a quote.
Payback
Payback after stabilization
How long the recovered value takes to pay back the investment once the new system is stable.
Readiness
Organizational readiness
How prepared your leadership, data and processes are to capture the value.
Client results
The numbers hold up when the work is done right.
Manufacturers and distributors use Ultra to turn estimates like these into measurable results.
$500KSaved in vendor negotiations, backed by a business case showing $15.6M in benefits over five years.Stoughton Trailers
$350K+Annual savings from an ERP and WMS selection and implementation led by Ultra.Radio Flyer
40%Lower raw materials inventory, with scrap down nearly 2%.Copperweld
2 hrs to 2 minOrder processing time, plus a 40% improvement in reporting.Knox Machine Company
Ultra helped us clearly understand how to improve our business.
Ultra really was a trusted advisor, especially when interacting with vendors during the selection process.
I would be pretty scared to evaluate vendors without the help of a partner.
Clients includeRadio FlyerPactivIpsenSpirent CommunicationsChicago Tube & IronDeschutes BreweryEvans Food GroupStoughton TrailersCopperweldKnox Machine CompanyBriggs EquipmentDober Group
Results and client statements as published on ultraconsultants.com case studies.
From estimate to evidence
The calculator starts the conversation. An independent advisor finishes it.
Your results are directional. An Ultra advisor can walk through the assumptions with you, compare them with what we see across similar manufacturers and distributors, and show which numbers are worth validating first.
- A screen-share review of your dashboard and report
- Every assumption explained in plain terms
- Priorities ranked by value and risk
- No software sales and no obligation
How it works
From a five-minute estimate to a plan you can defend.
Each step gives you a clearer picture before you commit time or budget.
1
Run the calculator
Choose the closest ranges for your business and select where the system is causing pain.
2
Review your estimates
See leakage, improvement potential, investment and payback as ranges, right on the page.
3
Open the detailed report
Get scenario analysis, readiness indicators and a five-page report you can print or share.
4
Validate with an advisor
Review the results with an Ultra ERP specialist and decide what to measure next.
Have your numbers?
Get an independent read on your results.
A short review can confirm the assumptions and show where the biggest recoverable value sits.
Speak with Ultra
Prefer to talk it through first?
Tell us a little about your operation and an Ultra advisor will reach out. Bring your calculator results to the call, or we can walk through the calculator together.
- A conversation about your situation, not a software pitch
- Independent perspective from consultants who do not resell ERP
- No obligation to engage
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Request an ERP Opportunity Review
Short form. An Ultra advisor will follow up to schedule a time.
Frequent questions
Before you run the numbers.
Is the calculator free? Do I have to share my contact details?
Yes, it is free. You see preliminary estimates without sharing contact details. Your name and email are only needed to open the detailed dashboard and receive the PDF report.
How accurate are the estimates?
They are directional planning ranges based on your selections and the model’s assumptions, not a financial projection, audit or quote. An advisor can help validate them against your actual operating data.
What does the detailed report include?
Conservative, expected and upper-opportunity scenarios, a breakdown of where the leakage comes from, readiness indicators, ranked priorities and a five-page report you can print or share.
Does Ultra sell or resell any ERP software?
No. Ultra is independent and does not collect software commissions, so recommendations follow your business needs.
Do you work with our industry?
Ultra focuses on manufacturers and distributors, including food and beverage, industrial equipment, metals, electronics, chemicals and consumer products.