Equipment Selection, Replacement & CAPEX Planning

Guidance for choosing, sizing and budgeting equipment with total cost of ownership in mind.


Tool

Equipment replacement & CAPEX decision worksheet

Interactive worksheet to collect equipment repair and replacement data, record total cost of ownership inputs, capture payback and ROI estimates, and save recommended actions as part of an asset lifecycle and CAPEX planning calendar.

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Guide

Equipment Replacement Decision Matrix

A compact, repeatable decision matrix and scoring model to help teams decide whether to repair or replace equipment. Includes clearer scoring conversions, calibration guidance, a sample prioritized report row, a copy‑friendly spreadsheet template snippet, an expanded worked example, an implementation checklist, and practical next steps for turning the matrix into an interactive tool or toolkit.

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Calculator

Equipment Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator

Interactive TCO calculator that captures purchase, energy, maintenance, spare parts, downtime and financing assumptions for one or two equipment options to support lifecycle cost-per-year and payback comparisons.

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Guide

Equipment Selection & Total Cost Matrix

Step-by-step guidance, a practical matrix template, example calculations and decision rules to compare equipment options by total cost of ownership (TCO), throughput, downtime risk and ROI — plus next steps to convert this into an interactive calculator for your site.

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Checklist

Preventive Maintenance Daily/Weekly/Monthly Checklist

Interactive checklist and maintenance log for daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly preventive tasks across ovens, refrigeration, dishwashers, HVAC, exhaust hoods, and other equipment. Records status, spare parts criticality, actions taken, escalation, and next due dates to reduce emergency repairs and extend asset life.

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