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Value Analysis Canada has made available a body of knowledge including Value Management case studies, webinars, explanatory fact sheets and VA program development content. The body of knowledge has been grouped into categories and sub-categories.  Content is further divided into:
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Fact Sheets
 
Introduction to Value Analysis > Fact Sheets
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Description : Outlines why Value Analysis is important to manufacturers. In order to harness innovation, a systematic and replicable problem solving method is essential. Value Analysis/Value Engineering is such a problem-solving method.
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Description : One page summary of VA process, benefits, and how to learn more. 
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Description : 2 page fact sheet describing how to create and read a Function Analysis System Technique (FAST) diagram.
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Description : Describes function based brainstorming, a technique used in value management to identify alternative ideas to meet a need (function)
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Description : One Page Summary of Functional Performance Specification (FPS) process. The FPS Value Methodology is different than the standard SAVE International value methodology.
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Double sided brochure from the Canadian Society of Value Analysis explaining the basic concepts and benefits of Value Analysis or Value Engineering.

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