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Equipment Lifecycle Cost Analysis Guide
workro desk team·6 min read·1 November 2026
Lifecycle Cost Components
- Acquisition: Purchase price, shipping, setup
- Operation: Power, consumables, user training
- Maintenance: Preventive + corrective maintenance
- Downtime: Lost productivity during failures
- Disposal: Sanitisation, recycling, certificate
When to Replace
Replace when: maintenance cost exceeds 50% of replacement cost, equipment is past manufacturer's recommended lifecycle, or reliability drops below acceptable levels.
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