Value Analysis/Engineering Job Plan

Value Analysis/Engineering projects conducted by David J. Lanners, CVS
for LCSI clients meet or exceed all VA/E Job Plan standards:

PRE-STUDY ACTIVITIES  (VA/E Team Leader)

  1. Select Projects (understand client concerns)
  2. Select Study Team (obtain support commitments)
  3. Determine Study Schedule (publish project calendar)
  4. Arrange Facilities (reserve meeting space)
  5. Gather Basic Project Data (summarize current situation)

INFORMATION PHASE

  1. Complete Information File (objectives & functions)
  2. Define & Classify Functions (active verbs & measurable nouns)
  3. Develop Function Relationships (hierarchy & FAST models)
  4. Establish Function Worth (client/customer surveys)
  5. Select Specific Functions for Study (Pareto analysis)

SPECULATION PHASE

  1. Foster Creative Atmosphere (reduce inhibitions)
  2. Generate Ideas for Each Alternative (without judging)

EVALUATION PHASE

  1. Eliminate the Obvious (document disqualifying assumptions)
  2. Rank & Group Ideas (identify & retain "no-brainers")
  3. Identify the "Best" Ideas (consider returns & risks)
  4. Resolve Competitive Combinations (use decision matrices)
  5. Develop Selected Combinations (integrate best alternatives)

DEVELOPMENT PHASE

  1. Validate Concepts (conduct multi-functional reviews)
  2. Define Implementation Requirements (document constraints)
  3. Develop Implementation Plan (consider resources & timing)

PRESENTATION PHASE

  1. Present Oral Summary (confirm client's understanding)
  2. Prepare Written Report (document analysis & recommendations)

POST-STUDY ACTIVITIES  (VA/E Team Leader)

  1. Obtain Implementation Commitments (get support & approvals)
  2. Assist Multi-Functional Teams (nurture quick implementation)
  3. Conduct Post-study Reviews (get feedback from client)

 

(Examples)

LCS ROQ Calculator

Recommended Order Quantity
and
Re-Order Point Re-Order Point "Calculator"

ST Function Hierarchy

Functional Hierarchy Analysis
and
"FAST" Model Diagrams

 

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