A term you will often hear is the “Job Plan”, or “Six-Step Job Plan.” The process map below, produced by SAVE International, will help you understand this comprehensive and structured approach.

Pre-Study

• Identify team members
• Define workshop location
• Review project documentation
• Prepare for the Value Study (workshop)

Value Study (Workshop) Job Plan

• Information Phase
  • Gather, organize and analyze data
  • Define costs and cost models
  • Define the problem/purpose of the study
  • Define study scope, define project goals and workshop goals
• Function Analysis Phase
  • Define and evaluate functions
  • Define needs versus wants
• Creativity Phase
  • What else will perform the function?
  • Is this function required?
• Evaluation Phase
  • Rank and rate the ideas to select
  • Refine the best ideas for further development
• Development Phase
  • Develop the best ideas into VE Alternatives with support and justification
• Presentation/Implementation Phase
  • VE team presents results
  • Prepare and issue the report
  • Report implementation ideas

Post Study

• Implement approved alternatives
• Monitor status