Techniques of Value Analysis and Engineering

Techniques of Value Analysis and Engineering by Lawrence D. Miles

Cover, Inscription, Title Page, and Preface Contents Preface to the Second Edition Quotation - "Mind Setting" 1. Concepts and Approaches of Value Analysis and Engineering 2. All Cost Is for Function 3. Evaluate the Function 4. Problem-setting System 5. Problem-solving System 6. Setting and Solving Management-decision-type Problems 7. Setting and Solving Services Problems 8. Results Accelerators 9. Using the System 10. Special Knowledge Required 11. Understanding the Decision Environment 12. Effect on Other Work in the Business 13. Effective Organization for Value Work vii xv xviii 1 25 31 45 51 70 77 87 162 178 205 224 253

14. Essential Qualifications and Training for Value Analysis and Engineers 267 15. Work Content for the Value Analyst, Engineer, and Consultant 16. Motivation, Measurement, and Tests 17. Advanced Techniques 274 283 299

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18. Using the System to Reduce Construction Costs 19. Problems for Assignment Appendix Index

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