CFO Maria Carlton believes that dealers will not adopt the new online system unless Sun Gas provides financial assistance to help them purchase or upgrade their computer network. Carlton estimates this one-time cost at $735,000. Sun Gas will also have to invest $175,000 in upgrading its own computer hardware. The cost of the software and the consulting fee for installing the system will be $245,000. The online system will enable Sun Gas to eliminate 25 clerical positions. Carlton estimates that the benefits of the new system's lower labor costs will have saved the company $1,210,000.