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Value Analysis/Value Engineering     1-Day Workshop     £375+VAT	Dates Available 2010 Dates: July 16 (Leamington Spa) September 24 (Leamington Spa) November 12 (Leamington Spa)
This practical workshop introduces the well-established and powerful Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) techniques that are used to improve product value and achieve cost reductions. VA/VE focuses on defining customer requirements before improving the product design, and ensures a balance of cost competitiveness and customer satisfaction by following a structured and quantifiable process. Throughout the course, case study examples are used to practise the methodology and raise the awareness of best practice.
Course Content
The Concept of Value - Causes of inefficient design and the issue of “hardware fix” - Defining product use and esteem value - Areas of application The VA/VE Methodology Application of the methodology to a case study product: - Select and define: where can Value Analysis be successfully applied ? - Information: gather relevant information - Analysis: process the information - Speculation: generate new ideas - Evaluation: idea sorting and selection - Action planning and implementation Managing Value - Application issues: products (new and existing), processes and systems - Setting up the team and creating value awareness Summary - Key points for success - Benefits and pitfalls