5. Perform a functional analysis of the product
This phase aims to :
define, in terms of functions, what the product is to do or what it is to be used for in the various phases of its life cycle, and the applications and/or uses it is to be used for;
describe how the product works by means of interdependent functional blocks.
( cf. NF EN 16271:2013, ex NF X 50-151, some of whose essential principles for value analysis are recalled here).
5.1 Main and technical functions
The aim of the analysis is to describe the functions and establish logical relationships between them.
The main functions are those that respond directly to a need (expected functions), or that...
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