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How Allan Paterson saved $116,000 with AI
$116,000 quoted three-year enterprise software cost avoided
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Allan PatersonBenders Paper Cups automation (Claude Cowork)
A manufacturing technical manager showed a Claude Cowork workflow could replace an enterprise automation quote at a fraction of the price.
- Tools
- Claude · Claude Cowork
- Cost
- £18/month per user for Claude Pro
That is over $116,000 before you add training, professional services, or annual support renewals.
How solid is this number?
The maker is upfront that the original SCADA-triggered automation is not yet fully replicated; the $116,000 is the 2017 Softomotive quote he says a £18/month Claude workflow now approaches.