Game Changer: Our ROI Calculator Proves Mobile Dimensioning Schools Old-School Fixed Systems

Struggling with slow, costly dimensioning systems in your warehouse? You are not alone. In 2025, surging e-commerce, rising carrier surcharges and worker shortages are pushing logistics teams to their limits. Fixed dimensioning systems – bulky and expensive – are falling short. Companies are switching to MobileDemand’s patented xDIM mobile dimensioning, slashing costs and boosting efficiency.  

Our ROI Calculator shows exactly how much you can save. The numbers, backed by real-world data and customer success, are compelling.  

What’s the ROI? 

Imagine updating 50,000 SKUs to optimize inventory, implement automation, or avoid surcharges: 

Fixed Systems: 

• Labor Hours: ~5,900 hours (7+ minutes/SKU, ~8 items/hour).
• Total Cost: $312,500+ (~$6.25/SKU).
• Drawbacks: Multiple stationary systems, limited to items under 30 inches, with surcharges averaging $15/package in 2025. 

MobileDemand’s xDIM: 

• Labor Hours: 1,790 hours (2 minutes/SKU, ~28 items/hour).
• Total Cost: $65,750 (~$1.32/SKU).
• Benefits: Two mobile systems measure anywhere, no size limits, saving $150,000 for 10,000 packages.  

Total Savings: $246,750, with xDIM paying for itself in 2.5 weeks. 

Why Mobile Dimensioning Wins 

xDIM redefines efficiency, backed by extensive testing and customer results: 

3X Faster: 

• Averages 2 minutes/SKU (vs. 7+ for fixed systems); 70% of measurements take under 3 minutes.
• Processes ~28 items/hour vs. ~8, boosting daily output from 68 to 223 items/system. 

<1/3 the Cost: 

• Costs $1.32/SKU vs. $6.25/SKU, saving ~$250,000 for 50,000 SKUs. 
• Precise measurements cut surcharges ($15/mismeasured package). 

Customer Success

Supply Manufacturer (60+ locations):  

• Cut measurement time for 8,000 SKUs from 7+ minutes to ~1.5 minutes/SKU - 78% faster.
• Background-removed photos improved picking accuracy and catalog quality. 

Packaging Distributor (80 warehouses):  

• Updated 35,000 SKUs at ~2 minutes/SKU, capturing weights, dimensions and photos for inventory management.
• Enhanced supply chain efficiency, reducing labor demands. 

Electrical Supplier (15 locations):  

• Measured small and medium parts in under 2 minutes/SKU, with photos streamlining picking verification.
• Boosted throughput, supporting contractors across the Midwest. 

How the ROI Calculator Works 

Our ROI Calculator is built on real-word data of over 70,000 SKUs and customer insights. Here is how it delivers personalized savings: 

Inputs: SKU count, item size mix, labor rates, equipment costs and timeline. 

Outputs: Labor savings, equipment savings, payback and surcharge reductions in a shareable PDF.  

Act Now 

xDIM delivers 3X faster workflows, <1/3 the cost and unmatched flexibility. Try the ROI Calculator, request a demo, and download xPIM (iOS/Android). Run the numbers and unlock savings today! Here is a helpful chart to help you navigate what mobile dimensioning option is best for your company. 

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