Tie 522 - Modules
Tie 522 - Modules
VALUE ANALYSIS
LECTURER
DR O.A. MUYIWA
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Proficiently conduct function analysis, identifying and assessing
functions, performance criteria and constraints within complex
systems, products or processes
• Develop ability to employ creative problem solving techniques
to generate innovative solutions, fostering a mindset for
optimizing value in various engineering scenarios
• Evaluate alternative solution using cost-benefit analysis and
other relevant evaluation methods, enabling informed decision
– making in value engineering
• Learn how to effectively communicate value engineering
proposals and findings to stakeholders through well-structured
presentations, and documentations ensuring successful project
• Apply value engineering principles and methodologies in real-
world scenarios, demonstrating the capability to enhance value
and cost-effectiveness across diverse industries
MODULE ONE
• INTRODUCTION
• TERMINOLOGIES
• BASIC CONCEPTS IN VE & VA
MODULE TWO
• THE FOCUS OF VA
• WHY USING VA
MODULE THREE
• TYPES OF VA EXERCISES
1) VA FOR EXISTING PRODUCTS
2) VA FOR NEW PRODUCTS-VE
3) VA FOR PRODUCT FAMILIES-HORIZONTAL
DEPLOYMENT
4) COMPETITIVE VA
MODULE FOUR
• HOW TO USE VA
• SELECTION & DEVELOPMENT OF THE VA
TEAM
• CASES OF VA SUCCESS
MODULE FIVE
• TOOLS & TECHNIQUES FOR APPLICATION OF
VA
• BENEFITS OF VA
MODULE SIX
• VALUE ENGINEERING PROCESS
• OTHER VARIANTS OF JOB PLAN
MODULE SEVEN
• FAST DIAGRAM AS VALUE ENGINEERING
TOOL
• BENEFITS OF VALUE ENGINEERING
FURTHER READING
• Demarle, D.J. and L.M. Shillito, 1982. Value Engineering, Salvendy (ed).,
`Handbook of Industrial Engineering', John Wiley: New York.
• Dobler, D. W, Lee, Lamar Jr. and D.N. Burt, 1984. Purchasing and Materials
Management: Text and cases, McGraw-Hill Book Co.: New York.
• Greve, J.W. and F.W. Wilson, (eds.) 1967. Value Engineering in
Manufacturing, Prentice-Hall: Englewood-Cliffs.
• Miles, L.D. 1961. Techniques of Value Analysis and Engineering, McGraw-
Hill: New York.
• Mudge, Arther E. 1971, Value Engineering: A Systematic Approach,
McGraw-hill: New York.
• Reuter, V.G. 1985. Becoming Competitive with Value Engineering/Value
Analysis "Journal of Systems Management".
• Rich, N. and Holweg, M. (2002). Value Analysis, Value Engineering,
INNOREGIO: Dissemination of Innovation and Knowledge Management,
Lean Enterprise Research Centre, UK.