ValueAnalysen

ValueAnalysen is a structured approach to assessing the value of a product, service, or process by examining its functions, performance, quality, and cost with the aim of improving overall value for stakeholders. The focus is on delivering required functions efficiently, often seeking options that reduce total life-cycle cost or enhance performance without compromising safety or quality.

The term is commonly used in German-speaking contexts and aligns with Wertanalyse or value analysis/value engineering practices. ValueAnalysen is applied across industries such as manufacturing, construction, procurement, and public administration to identify unnecessary costs and optimize value throughout a project or product life cycle.

Core methodology centers on function analysis, frequently employing techniques like function analysis system technique (FAST). A project team maps primary and secondary functions, assigns value considerations to different options, generates alternatives, evaluates costs and risks, and selects improvements for implementation. The process is typically iterative and collaborative, involving cross-functional stakeholders.

Typical activities include preparing a value analysis study, collecting relevant data, conducting cost modeling and life-cycle cost assessments, and developing a value improvement plan. Expected deliverables may include revised design concepts, an updated bill of materials, implementation roadmaps, and metrics for realizing benefits.

Applications of ValueAnalysen span manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and government projects, particularly where long-term value and cost containment are important. It is often integrated with lean methods, risk management, and sustainability initiatives to ensure that improvements align with strategic objectives and measurable targets.

See also: Value engineering, Wertanalyse, value management, life-cycle cost analysis.