Estimated fully-loaded cost per manual regression test cycle at a single site, including QA engineer time, SME involvement, defect triage, and re-test effort.
Total number of warehouse / distribution sites requiring regression testing during the Made4Net Synapse upgrade rollout.
Number of times per year the full regression suite is executed across all sites (upgrades, patches, integrations, and ongoing regression).
| Line Item | Per Site | All 30 Sites | Annual (3 Cycles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Regression Testing Cost | $12,000 | $360,000 | $1,080,000 |
| Total Testing Cost | $12,000 | $360,000 | $1,080,000 |
Why Scale Changes the Calculus
At a single site, the cost of a manual test cycle may appear manageable. However, when multiplied across 30 sites and multiple test cycles per year, the cumulative cost of manual testing becomes a compelling driver for evaluating test automation. This calculator makes that cost visible so stakeholders can assess where automation investment delivers the strongest return.