Business Case Development & Total Cost of Ownership
Independent business cases and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) assessments for industrial investments.
Major investment decisions shouldn't be based on purchase price alone
Auryx helps energy companies, OEMs and industrial suppliers in the Netherlands and abroad develop robust business cases for capital equipment, process improvements and technology investments. By combining technical understanding with commercial analysis, we provide objective insight into the true long-term value of competing solutions.
Independent advice. Better investment decisions.
Looking beyond the purchase price
The lowest purchase price rarely results in the lowest lifetime cost.
For industrial equipment, operational expenses often exceed the initial investment many times over. Energy consumption, maintenance requirements, reliability, downtime and process performance all influence the real cost of ownership.
A well-founded business case considers these factors before an investment decision is made, helping organisations reduce risk and maximise long-term value.
Total Cost of Ownership typically includes:
- — Initial investment (CAPEX)
- — Installation and commissioning
- — Energy consumption
- — Maintenance requirements
- — Spare parts
- — Operating labour
- — Downtime and production losses
- — Reliability and equipment lifetime
- — Disposal or replacement costs
Building the business case
A defensible investment decision rests on three independent pillars of evaluation.
The integrated case for investment, procurement or partner selection.
Technology fit, equipment performance and engineering risk.
Lifecycle costs across capex, operations, maintenance and downtime.
Supplier comparison, commercial impact and long-term value.
Building business cases that support investment decisions
A business case should provide decision-makers with confidence, not just numbers.
We help clients compare technologies, suppliers and investment options by translating technical differences into commercial impact.
Our analyses provide a structured basis for discussions with management, project teams and procurement departments, supporting informed investment decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
Typical applications
Our business case and TCO assessments are particularly valuable when evaluating:
- — Competing equipment suppliers
- — New process technologies
- — Energy efficiency improvements
- — CAPEX investment proposals
- — Equipment upgrades or replacements
- — Process optimisation projects
- — Procurement decisions involving technically complex equipment
- — Long-term operational improvements
Our approach
Every investment decision is different, but our approach follows a structured process.
We review the technical scope, operational requirements and commercial objectives.
We determine which factors have the greatest influence on lifetime cost and operational performance.
We compare alternatives using Total Cost of Ownership, technical performance and commercial considerations.
The result is a clear, objective assessment that supports investment decisions and supplier selection.
Independent advice you can trust
Unlike equipment suppliers, Auryx has no commercial interest in promoting one technology or manufacturer over another. Our recommendations are based solely on technical performance, commercial impact and long-term value.
Whether the conclusion supports a premium solution, a lower-cost alternative or retaining existing equipment, our objective remains the same: helping clients make better-informed investment decisions.
Why work with Auryx?
Business case development requires more than financial modelling.
Our background in technically complex industrial equipment enables us to understand the engineering decisions that ultimately determine operational performance and lifecycle cost.
Combined with commercial experience in international industrial markets, this allows us to develop business cases that are technically sound, commercially relevant and practical to use.
Who we support
Our services are particularly relevant for:
- — Energy companies
- — OEMs
- — Industrial equipment manufacturers
- — Industrial suppliers
- — EPC contractors
- — Engineering companies
- — Asset owners and operators
We primarily work with organisations in the Netherlands and also support clients internationally.