VALUE CONTROL - THE JOB PLAN

VALUE CONTROL ” THE JOB PLAN

The six steps in the job plan involve the following questions and activities:

1. Information phase

   What is it?

   • Collect all data, drawings, blueprints, costs, parts , flow sheets, process sheets.

   • Talk with people, ask questions, listen, develop.

   • Become familiar with the project.

   • Discuss, probe, analyze.

   What does it do?

   • Define functions.

   • Determine basic function(s).

   • Construct FAST diagram.

   What does it cost?

   • Conduct function/cost analysis.

   What is it worth?

   • Establish a value for each function.

   • Determine overall value for the product or source.

   Where is the problem?

   • Analyze the diagram.

   • Locate poor value functions.

   • Pinpoint the areas for creativity.

   What can we do?

   • Set goal for achievement.

2. Creative phase

   What else will do the job?

   • Brainstorm the poor value target functions ” use imagination ” create alternatives, develop unique solutions, combine or eliminate functions.

   • Look for revolutionary ideas.

   • Do not overlook discoveries obtained by serendipity .

3. Evaluation phase

   Select best ideas.

   • Screen all creative ideas.

   • Evaluate carefully for useful solutions.

   • Combine best ideas.

   • Categorize into basic groups.

   • Screen for best ideas.

   How much does it cost?

   • Generate relative costs.

   • Analyze potential.

   • Anticipate roadblocks .

4. Planning phase

   Develop best ideas.

   • Develop practical solutions.

   • Obtain accurate costs.

   • Review engineering and manufacturing requirements.

   • Check quality, reliability.

   • Talk with people.

   • Resolve anticipated roadblocks.

   • Develop alternative solution.

   • Plan your program to sell.

   • Show the benefits.

5. Reporting phase

   Present ideas to management.

   • Show before and after costs, advantages and disadvantages, non-recurring costs of development and implementation, scrap, warranty, and other forecasts and net benefit.

   • Plan your recommendation to sell.

   • Make recommendation for action.

6. Implementation

   Ensure proper implementation.

   • Be certain that the change has been made in accordance with the original intent.

   • Audit actual costs.