5. Our advice
In complex systems, you'll find software that integrates methods; before buying a license, check that it's suitable for your field of application. If necessary, contact the supplier or visit a customer to test the application.
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AFNOR NF X 50-100 November 2011: Value Management – Functional analysis, fundamental characteristics – Functional analysis: functional analysis of the need (or external) and technical/product functional analysis (or internal) – Requirements for deliverables and implementation procedures
AFNOR NF X 50-151 September 2007: Value Management – Functional expression...
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Acronyms and abbreviations
AF: functional analysis
FAST: Function Analysis System Technic
SADT: Structured Analysis and Design Technic
APTE ® : the APTE method ® is a registered trademark of APTE.
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