Capital Costing & ROI

St. Onge determines the capital cost for manual through fully automated designs using a comprehensive capital costing database.  Through on-going research and the completion of St. Onge Phase 2 and 3 projects, the St. Onge Capital Costing model is maintained to represent the most up to date costing and lead times.  The comprehensive model including a wide range of equipment, technology, systems, and facility costs across a multitude of suppliers and integrators.  The database includes:

• Facilities
• Storage Equipment
• Mobile Equipment
• Pick, Put, & Pack
• Conveyor
• Case Automation
• Pallet Automation
• Software – WMS, LMS, TMS, Slotting
• Control Software – WCS, WES

The total project cost is developed including estimates for the project expenses, such as:

• Project Taxes
• Training / Startup Support
• Spare Parts
• Freight / Delivery
• Permits
• Project Management
• IT Allowance
• Contingency