1st Edition

Value Engineering Synergies with Lean Six Sigma Combining Methodologies for Enhanced Results

212 Pages 124 B/W Illustrations
by Productivity Press

212 Pages
by Productivity Press

212 Pages
by Productivity Press

Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), and Value Engineering (VE) have a proven track record of success for solving problems and improving efficiency. Depending on the situation, integrating these approaches can provide results that exceed the benefits of each individual approach. Value Engineering Synergies with Lean Six Sigma: Combining Methodologies for Enhanced Results describes... Read more

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

Biography

Heather Williams, Donald Parker, Anthony Hermes, Jay Mandelbaum