FAST
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Problem
Problem is the word that we live to struggle every day and night. It is the word that makes a taste for our life. Taste is sometime sweet and in contrast bitter. Science target to solve Problems and make our life easy. Every thing around us was a problem in the past, and efforts adapted…
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FAST Diagram as Defined in SAVE International®
What is FAST Diagram? A graphical representation of the dependent relationships of functions within a project, product, or process. The components of a FAST diagram consist of the scope lines; the labeled “How,” “Why,” “When,” and “Subject Scope” arrows; the classified functions, including basic functions, required secondary functions, secondary functions, unwanted secondary functions, higher-order functions,…
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Functions of the Function Analysis Phase…(Create Understanding )
After participating in a function analysis, even experienced team members who have worked on the same project for years may discover a new understanding of the project for which they are responsible. The wonderful aspect of this “new” understanding is that it is a common understanding among all team members. When a team works together…
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Thought-Provoking Questions, Charles W. Bytheway
In essence, FAST is a method of stimulating organized thinking about any subject by asking thought-provoking questions. In these questions, the subject is expressed by a verb and a noun together with an occasional modifier. In Value Engineering terms, this verb and noun combination is called a function. As the answers are agreed upon, they…
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What Are the Functions of the Function Analysis Phase?
Identify Opportunity Create Understanding Expand Knowledge Stimulate Communication Change Viewpoint Identify Opportunity is one of the primary reasons to perform function analysis. Per SAVE International ® , the objective of the function analysis phase is to identify the functions of the project that have the best opportunity for improvement of value. Remember that value improvement…