What if your operations could be safer, more efficient, and more sustainable—all while delivering over US$2 million in annual benefits? For today’s financial leaders, the challenge is clear: how do you drive both cost savings and business growth while navigating an increasingly complex operational landscape? The answer lies in harnessing the power of data.

According to a recent IDC report titled The Business Value of Samsara, organizations leveraging Samsara’s Connected Operations Cloud can achieve benefits worth US$2.02 million, yielding an impressive 815% return on investment (ROI). By turning data into actionable insights, the report found that organizations could make “substantial direct cost savings” with Samsara to lower spending on fuel, maintenance, and insurance while improving safety and driving efficiency.

IDC business value by the numbers

The report noted key operational improvements, including:

• 14% less vehicle time spent idling

• 4% lower fuel costs

• 9% lower vehicle maintenance costs

• 10% longer vehicle life span

These results aren’t just statistics. They represent real, measurable impacts on the bottom line. As one customer shared, “When we are talking about services in the tens of thousands of dollars per hour per crew, every minute of efficiency gained is significant,” adding that “Samsara is our most utilized company-wide business system and is responsible for millions in savings in our bottom line.”

Real-world income and impact

Revenue growth

Financial leaders focused on top-line growth are finding new opportunities with Samsara’s data-driven insights: 

• US$30M: Annual revenue unlocked by Certarus through faster payment processing (23% improvement) 

• 67% revenue growth: Achieved by Fraley & Schilling by digitizing documentation and leveraging API integrations

• 30% revenue growth: Achieved by All Aboard America by amending pricing and reducing administrative workload

Cost optimization

By reducing unnecessary expenses, Samsara customers are achieving significant cost savings:

• US$10M: Annual savings at Liberty Energy from real-time GPS tracking, tax integrations, and hardware innovations

• US$3M: Fuel cost savings at Estes through driver coaching and idle tracking

• US$3M: Annual savings at Sterling Crane Canada in equipment maintenance and replacement costs

• US$1.2M: Savings at Rasmussen from exonerating not-at-fault drivers

• US$1M: Hardware cost savings at Nutrien AG Solutions with OEM integrations

• US$500,000: Annual maintenance cost reduction at Certarus

• US$350,000: Annual savings at RelaDyne in insurance costs (82% decrease)

• US$100,000: Annual savings at Foundation Building Materials from driver exoneration

Efficiency gains

Streamlining workflows and digitizing operations can save thousands of hours:

• 10,000+ hours saved annually: Liberty Energy optimized workflows using Samsara integrations

• 8,500+ hours saved annually: Certarus now auto-generates 95% of invoices

• 500+ hours saved annually: Azuria Water Solutions reduced manpower hours with temperature monitoring 

“What we’re accomplishing with Samsara is not only exciting and innovative but it’s driving real value and impacting the bottom line. Samsara’s technology is helping us run our business better.”

Jody Fitzpatrick, VP Integrated Supply Chain, Sobeys

Read the full Sobeys case study

Why this matters for CFOs

Operational inefficiencies and rising costs can erode margins and stifle growth, but data-driven insights can transform these challenges into opportunities. Samsara’s platform empowers CFOs to:

• Make smarter, faster decisions with real-time analytics

• Drive sustainable growth by improving resource efficiency

• Enhance organizational agility to adapt to market changes

• Boost the bottom line through smarter operations

As stewards of financial health and strategy, CFOs are uniquely positioned to champion the adoption of transformative technologies. The ROI speaks for itself: with Samsara, you’re not just saving money—you’re driving long-term value across your entire organization.

Ready to make the shift? Join the growing number of financial leaders who are turning data into dollars. See how your organization can unlock millions in savings and position your business for sustainable success: