Lawrence D. Miles, the “Father of Value Analysis”, stated, “The customer wants a function.” People want functions, not things. Function analysis is considered the heart of the Value Methodology (VM); however, many people have difficulty applying its concepts and techniques to their projects, products and processes.
The Function Analysis Guide is an essential guide for applying function analysis to projects, products and processes in support of the Value Methodology (VM), and the definitive resource for the function analysis core competency. It provides guidance on the process and application of function analysis, including Function Analysis System Technique (FAST), for practitioners and those who are preparing for SAVE International (SAVE) certification.
SAVE recommends that anyone planning to pursue the Value Methodology Associate (VMA) and/or Certified Value Specialist (CVS) certifications should read and refer to the Function Analysis Guide.
In addition to the Function Analysis Guide, the Value Methodology Memory Jogger, 2nd Edition (formerly the VM Pocket Guide) and the Value Methodology Fundamentals 1 (VMF 1) and Value Methodology Fundamentals 2 (VMF 2) course materials make up the content of the VMA and CVS exams.
The Function Analysis Guide is available for free PDF download to SAVE members on the SAVE e-learning portal. Hard copies can also be purchased from the SAVE online store or directly from Amazon.com.
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