2. "What's it for? analyzing functions
Functional analysis is a key step in the value analysis process. It aims to define the desired result not in technical terms describing the solution, but in terms of the requirements to be met, whatever the solution. This frees up as many degrees of freedom as possible when looking for alternative solutions.
The steps involved in a functional analysis are described in the functional analysis sheet
Step 1 – Express functions
Step 2 – Organizing...
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Value Analysis, a key to the future , AFAV, 4th edition
Lawrence D. Miles, Techniques of Value Analysis and Engineering , 1989, available as free e-book : http://wendt.library.wisc.edu/miles/milesbook.html
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