3. Validate functions
Whichever method you choose, you and your workgroup must schedule a meeting to validate the functions.
Check :
logical sequence of decompositions ;
vocabulary: are verbs and complements appropriate?
the level of detail of certain functions: detailed development means extra time spent finding solutions, and therefore longer lead times;
-
graphic representation :
hierarchy of functions (top to bottom = most important to least important),
link between functions = respect the representation of operations to be performed simultaneously ( and ) or alternatively ( or ).
Ask yourself the following...
The Ultimate Scientific and Technical Reference
This article is included in
Design and engineering management
This offer includes:
Knowledge Base
Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees
Services
A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources
Practical Path
Operational and didactic, to guarantee the acquisition of transversal skills
Doc & Quiz
Interactive articles with quizzes, for constructive reading
Validate functions
Search for technical solutions
Bibliography
Also in our database
Regulatory references
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...
Website
The " Sciences de l’Ingénieur " website provides comprehensive examples of functional analysis. This link will take you directly to the list of available examples. In the "Resources" tab, type in the keyword "Functional analysis".
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.
The Ultimate Scientific and Technical Reference
