Testimonials: 

 Comments from previous course attendees:

“Most comprehensive training for improving value” taken by the Government Agency professionals

”We are planning to integrate these value improvement techniques into the mainstream of the business, agency, and education system” University instructor, automotive supplier, private developers

“The training provided the tools we can use to enhance and improve value for our customers” Private Architect/Engineers, Construction Contractors

“It is easy to see how we can implement these tools for any aspects of our business/agency" Other Fortune 500 companies

 

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The objective of the Value Analysis (VA) course is to improve the professional’s skills to develop a routine value improvement method guideline to improve the value for the intended project objectives. This Value improving method provides tools for defining and satisfying the requirements of the user’s/owner’s project requirements. A multidisciplinary team approach is most useful in determining the best value for alternatives to improve value for optimum value improvement to be considered by management and stakeholders.
This guideline will help the professionals to develop alternatives that meet the project’s required functions while making full considerations for additional life cycle cost savings for each alternative.

INTEGRATION OF THE TECHNIQUE
VA is performed during the planning, design, and construction phases of a project’s sequence. The most effective application of VA is early in the design phase of a project. Changes or redirection in the design can be accommodated without extensive redesign at this point, thereby saving the user/owner time and money.
The Value Methodology uses a systematic Job Plan (see below). The Job Plan outlines specific steps to effectively analyze a product, process, project, program, system, technique or service in order to develop the value improvement methods to achieve the required functions. Adherence to the Job Plan will better assure maximum benefits while offering greater flexibility.


Who? Applies to everyone in all agencies and businesses
What? Learn ways to add value, save costs, extend resources, improve life cycle
When? Courses are shown on the training schedule
Where? Send email to value@valueconsulting.us to obtain conference room location
Why? Improve value, use funds wisely, produce more for same budgets
How? Send registration form to Del Younker, Value Consulting via email or mail 30 days prior to start of course
Course Fee: As shown on registration form (make payment 20 days in advance of course

AVS Exam Fee: Course fee includes the AVS exam for SAVE members, Non SAVE members planning to take the Associate Value Specialist exam need to add the exam fee .

JOB PLAN STEPS INSTRUCTED
PRE-STUDY
Collect User/Customer Attitudes
Complete Data File
Determine Evaluation Factors
Scope the Study
Build Data Models
Determine Team Composition

VALUE STUDY
Information Phase
Complete Data Package
Scope Indentification, Constraints
Function Analysis Phase
Identify Functions
Classify Functions
Develop Function Models
Establish Function Worth
Cost Functions
Establish Value Index
Select Functions for Study
Creative Phase
Create Quantity of Ideas by Function
Evaluation Phase
Evaluate Alternative Ideas
Select Ideas for Development
Development Phase
Conduct Cost/Benefit Analysis
Complete Technical Data Package
Create Implementation Plan
Prepare Final Proposals
Presentation Phase
Prepare, Rehearse, Present Oral Report
Prepare and Submit Written Report
Obtain Commitments for Implementation

POST-STUDY
Complete Accepted VE Recommendations
Implement Recommendations
Monitor Status

VM JOB PLAN
The VM Job Plan covers three major periods of activity: Pre-Study, the Value Study, and Post-Study. All phases and steps are performed sequentially. Each step will be instructed during the Module I Value Improvement Training course.

SUMMARY
In conclusion, these courses will help the requesting agency or organization integrate the Value Improvement tools to become more effective in competing in today’s marketplace. The value improvement process takes shape by following the SAVE International recommended job plan, consisting of Information, Function Analysis, Creative, Evaluation, Development, and Presentation/Reporting.
The main benefit from conducting value analysis studies on a program/project/product/process/system/or technique is that the managers of value improvement programs gain a valuable tool, with value analysis, to manage the value objectives for which they have control and are expected to produce. This course will strengthen the managers’ goals to produce the best product, with the greatest amount of value improvement in the time frame allowed and within or under budget according to the customer’s expectations. Value Analysis is only one effective tool to help the manager meet and exceed the project goals. Side benefits from conducting the study are numerous including better team relations, better project identification and understanding of the customer’s goals as well as more improved group dynamics and cohesiveness focused on managing value objectives.