Appendix D: Product-Oriented VE Training Material for LSS Black Belt Training

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Now that you have made the Function Analysis System Technique (FAST) diagram and determined all the functions, it is time to find out (if you haven’t already) what each function costs and what that function is worth.

  • Look at function costs

  • Identify value mismatches

A value mismatch is where it is apparent that cost does not equal worth.

Using this information to calculate the value index for each function should help to prioritize what improvement would be most beneficial.

Isolate each function. For Example: A solid core 3’0” × 6’8” interior door (paneled type) ...

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