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Value Analysis for the Optimisation of Products and Systems
ITQ supports companies in the systematic optimisation of products, machinery and technical systems through value analysis. Particularly in the case of complex technical solutions, opportunities to improve cost structure, functionality and manufacturability often arise during the course of development.
Value analysis is a structured method for systematically examining a product’s functions and evaluating their benefits in relation to the costs incurred. The aim is to fulfil these functions efficiently and in line with requirements, thereby making the most of economic potential.
An interdisciplinary approach, in which technical, functional and economic aspects are considered together, is crucial in this context. This enables sustainable improvements to be made to products and systems.
Your benefits at a glance:
- Identification of cost and optimisation potential
- Improving functionality and cost-effectiveness
- Structured analysis of complex systems
- Transparent evaluation of product features
- Reduction in development and production costs
- Sustainable optimisation of existing products and systems
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Jörn Linke
ITQ Branch Manager, North Rhine-Westphalia
„Only a systematic assessment of functions and costs reveals where the real potential for optimisation lies.“
Systematic optimisation of technical systems
In the development of machinery and plant, functionality, quality and cost-effectiveness must all be given equal consideration. In many companies, complex products give rise to unclear cost structures, over-engineered functions or inefficient solutions. This is precisely where value analysis comes in: functions are systematically analysed, their benefits assessed and targeted alternative solutions developed. This makes it possible to reduce costs whilst simultaneously meeting technical requirements.
Inefficient functions and cost structures in products
Typical challenges within a company:
- Functions are too broad or not clearly defined
- The costs and benefits of individual components are not transparent
- Inefficient or historically evolved solutions
- Lack of a systematic assessment of alternatives
- Lack of or insufficient modularisation
- Dependence on individual suppliers
Only a systematic analysis of functions and costs can enable the sustainable optimisation of technical systems.
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Value analysis services
ITQ supports companies in carrying out structured value analyses – from functional analysis through to the development of economically optimised and functionally appropriate solutions.
An overview of our services
- Analysis of products, systems and components
- Carrying out structured functional analyses
- Assessment of the costs and benefits of individual functions
- Development of alternative approaches
- Support with the implementation of identified optimisations
Methodological expertise
- Methods of value analysis and functional analysis
- Systematic evaluation of technical systems
- Interdisciplinary analysis of products and components
- Identification of opportunities for optimisation
- Integration of improvement measures into development processes
- Modularisation using mechatronic modular systems
- From analysis to recommendation
Procedure for value analysis projects
Conducting a value analysis requires a structured approach. ITQ uses established methods to analyse functions, costs and system structures transparently and to identify opportunities for optimisation.
Project phases
Analysis of the system
Analysis of the existing product structure and the technical and economic framework conditions.
Functional analysis
Identification and description of the functions of components and systems.
Assessment of costs and benefits
Analysis of the relationship between functional benefits and the resulting costs.
Development of functio­nally suitable and cost-effective alternatives
Implemen­tation and optimisation
Value Analysis in Practice
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Further ITQ solutions
The services described form part of ITQ’s comprehensive service portfolio. ITQ combines technological expertise, a methodical approach and a deep understanding of processes to deliver sustainable solutions throughout the entire life cycle.
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