I wrote a whitepaper intended for an executive audience on the ROI of investing in tools for operational excellence at a startup. It's specifically financial (executive) oriented and not technical, so perhaps you can use it persuasively at your co.

tl;dr (aka ChatGPT's pitch) ... This whitepaper delivers a sharp, data-backed framework for measuring and maximizing the ROI of operational efficiency—equipping leaders with a precise, KPI-driven model, a Monte Carlo-powered NPV simulator, and a tactical 8-week rollout plan. From latency in team alignment to automation payback periods, it translates abstract process friction into financial outcomes with scientific rigor. If you're serious about optimizing internal systems with the same precision you apply to product development, this document is your blueprint.