| Phase 2 | |||||||||
| Function Phase | |||||||||
| Key Questions: | |||||||||
| n | What does it DO? | ||||||||
| n | What MUST it do? | ||||||||
| n | What does function COST NOW? | ||||||||
| n | What is it WORTH? | ||||||||
| n | Is the function BASIC, SECONDARY or REQUIRED SECONDARY? | ||||||||
| Techniques: | |||||||||
| n | Blast (i.e. analyze, break up) | ||||||||
| n | Identify functions: prepare function analysis. | ||||||||
| n | Evaluate cost and worth | ||||||||
| n | Compare with simplest known alternative for worth | ||||||||
| n | Classify functions - determine if supporting, unnecessary, etc. | ||||||||
| n | Develop cost visibility - function wise. | ||||||||
| n | Use FAST diagramming (Function Analysis Systems Techniques) | ||||||||
| n | Reduce secondary functions/unnecessary cost. | ||||||||
| n | Collect first idea for value improvement | ||||||||
| n | Prepare Cost/Worth Model | ||||||||