The RCA Cost Calculator: From 4 Weeks to 4 Minutes
RCA Cost Calculator (L6)
Traditional RCA: 160 hours. Causal Diagnostics: 4 minutes. Stop playing detective.
Annual Forensic Savings
$228,000
ROI Ratio: 18:1 | FTE Months Saved: 23
Resolution Benchmarks
| Cost Driver | Traditional RCA | Causal Diagnostics | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forensic Labor | 160 hours | 4 minutes | 95%+ |
| Resolution Path | 4 Weeks | 4 Minutes | Immediate |
| Annual Forensic Cost | $230,400 | $12,000 | $218K saved |
Savings Scenarios
| Scenario | Incidents | Traditional Hrs | Forensic Savings | ROI Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Team | 8 | 90 | $69,000 | 0.7 |
| Baseline | 12 | 160 | $228,000 | 18:1 |
| Healthcare | 12 | 200 | $288,000 | 25:1 |
| Fintech Scaling | 35 | 120 | $504,000 | 32:1 |
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