Problem
Build a capital business case for a real or theoretical production or warehouse expansion or technology investment to improve a process. The capital business case is a combination of operations/supply chain and corporate finance elements that must be built into this model. Describe the financial benefits of the expansion/improvement (increased revenue from reducing fulfillment time or increasing volume, increasing profit from cost reduction, etc.), compare those financial benefits to the estimated capital investment cost and calculate the metrics (the ROI and payback period, at least).
1. Executive summary: succinct argument with a summary of the purpose, findings from analysis, time / costs, key risks and recommendations
2. Opportunity assessment (as-is vs. to-be): why is change required, what is the strategic imperative, areas of opportunity and expected changes?
3. Options: Alternatives for achieving the outcome including any risks and dependencies the business
4. Costs and benefits: financial rationale detailing how it will deliver value
5. Implementation: timelines and resourcing requirements
6. Recommendation: option of choice for proceeding
7. Next steps: immediate actions required to bring project to life