A broker can organise comparison data but should not promise returns from hardware price alone. Budget depends on task, configuration, integration and actual utilisation.
Startup costs
List hardware, tools, transport, site preparation, software, training and acceptance. Separate one-off and per-site costs. Your own team also consumes time and resources.
Operating and downtime costs
Include licences, energy, supervision, service, wear and fallback work. Compare the same period and utilisation. For subscriptions check limits, materials, updates and service rather than assuming all-inclusive pricing.
Scenarios instead of one forecast
Test lower utilisation, longer downtime and extra staffing. Distinguish freed time from actual cash savings. The financier confirms financing; brokerage copy is not a leasing approval.
Information to start
- Common comparison period and utilisation scenario
- All costs and responsible quotation owners
- Trial results supporting assumptions
Deliverable to agree
Comparable scenario budgets with assumptions and missing quotes marked.