The book presents the theory and practice of value analysis in the design and manufacturing process. It outlines the procedures according to the latest DIN standards and the VDI guidelines from the VDI Value Analysis Center. In addition to simple guiding examples, value analyses and some supplementary techniques are practiced through three comprehensive case studies from the industry.

Content:

• Background
• Perspectives on the application of value analysis
• Opportunities with value analysis
• Fields of application for value analysis
• Necessities for value analysis work
• Value analysis moderation
• The value analysis system
• Functions
• Focus areas
• Meeting customer demands
• Targeted cost reduction
• Goal-oriented value analysis work plans
• Guiding example of product value analysis
• Structure of value analysis work plans
• Short calculation methods
• Reverse engineering and benchmarking
• Interaction of value analysis with quality strategies
• Overhead cost value analysis
• Application of creative techniques.