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Reducing Process Costs with Lean, Six Sigma, and Value Engineering Techniques
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Reducing Process Costs with Lean, Six Sigma, and Value Engineering Techniques

by Kim H. Pries, Jon M. Quigley
December 2012
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
365 pages
9h 58m
English
Auerbach Publications
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CHAPTER 7 – Classical Techniques

I. Rubric for the FAST Approach

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II. Questions to Ponder

  • What value analysis/value engineering methods preceded Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, and lean manufacturing?

  • After studying this approach, does it seem useful?

  • What kind of tool can we use to build these diagrams?

  • Do we have to use the diagrammatic format?

  • How many styles of diagram exist for the functional analysis system technique (FAST)?

  • Where can I find more information on FAST?

  • When did this kind of value analysis/value engineering commence? ...

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ISBN: 9781439887264