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)
- Select Projects (understand client concerns)
- Select Study Team (obtain support commitments)
- Determine Study Schedule (publish project calendar)
- Arrange Facilities (reserve meeting space)
- Gather Basic Project Data (summarize current situation)
INFORMATION PHASE
- Complete Information File (objectives & functions)
- Define & Classify Functions (active verbs & measurable nouns)
- Develop Function Relationships (hierarchy & FAST models)
- Establish Function Worth (client/customer surveys)
- Select Specific Functions for Study (Pareto analysis)
SPECULATION PHASE
- Foster Creative Atmosphere (reduce inhibitions)
- Generate Ideas for Each Alternative (without judging)
EVALUATION PHASE
- Eliminate the Obvious (document disqualifying assumptions)
- Rank & Group Ideas (identify & retain "no-brainers")
- Identify the "Best" Ideas (consider returns & risks)
- Resolve Competitive Combinations (use decision matrices)
- Develop Selected Combinations (integrate best alternatives)
DEVELOPMENT PHASE
- Validate Concepts (conduct multi-functional reviews)
- Define Implementation Requirements (document constraints)
- Develop Implementation Plan (consider resources & timing)
PRESENTATION PHASE
- Present Oral Summary (confirm client's understanding)
- Prepare Written Report (document analysis & recommendations)
POST-STUDY ACTIVITIES (VA/E Team Leader)
- Obtain Implementation Commitments (get support & approvals)
- Assist Multi-Functional Teams (nurture quick implementation)
- Conduct Post-study Reviews (get feedback from client)
(Examples)
Recommended Order Quantity
and Re-Order Point Re-Order Point "Calculator"Functional Hierarchy Analysis
and "FAST" Model Diagrams
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