Value Engineering Synergies with Lean Six SIGMA: Combining Methodologies for Enhanced Results (Paperback)

Introduction

The Value Engineering (VE) Methodology
Orientation Phase
Information Phase
Function Analysis Phase
Creative Phase
Evaluation Phase
Development Phase
Presentation Phase
Implementation Phase

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Methodology
The DMAIC Methodology
The Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Methodology

Comparison of VE and LSS Methodologies
VE and LSS Cross-Reference
How VE Can Benefit from LSS
How LSS Can Benefit from VE

Opportunities for Synergy
Literature Review
Observations and Analysis on Synergies

Final Remarks
Appendix A: Cross-Reference Charts in Detail
Appendix B: Common LSS, DFSS, and VE Tools
Appendix C: General VE Material for LSS Black Belt Training
Appendix D: Product-Oriented VE Training Material for LSS Black Belt Training
Appendix E: Process-Oriented VE Training Material for LSS Black Belt Training

References