The British Academy for Training and Development offers this training program in Value Engineering and Its Applications in Operations and Maintenance, aiming to equip participants with advanced methodologies for value analysis and its application in operational and maintenance environments.

Value engineering is a structured analytical approach that seeks to improve performance and reduce costs by focusing on the essential functions of products or processes without compromising quality or reliability. This approach strengthens the ability of organizations to confront increasing challenges in asset management and to enhance operational efficiency, especially in industrial and service sectors that heavily rely on the effectiveness of operations and maintenance processes.

The program begins with the fundamental principles of value engineering and progresses to its practical applications in equipment maintenance and process improvement. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills required to analyze systems from a functional perspective, identify areas of waste, and design effective solutions based on best practices in value analysis. This program serves as a genuine empowerment tool for engineers, technicians, and managers seeking to develop their capabilities and elevate performance efficiency within their organizations.

Who Should Attend?

• Engineers and technicians working in operations and maintenance.

• Project managers and technical department heads in industrial and service facilities.

• Consultants and planners aiming to improve performance and reduce costs.

• Quality management and institutional development officers.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Understand the fundamental principles of value engineering and its areas of application.

• Enhance their ability to analyze functions of operational and maintenance systems and improve performance.

• Acquire practical methods to reduce costs without affecting quality or efficiency.

• Design innovative solutions based on value analysis methodologies.

• Develop strategic awareness of integrating value engineering with asset management and preventive maintenance processes.

• General Concept of Value Engineering

  • Definition of value and its types.

  • Relationship between function and cost.

  • Origins and development of value engineering.

• Structured Methodology of Value Engineering

  • Stages of value analysis.

  • Difference between value analysis and cost reduction.

  • Basic principles of functional analysis.

• Importance of Value Engineering in Industrial Environments

  • Contribution of value engineering to waste reduction.

  • Its role in supporting engineering innovation.

  • Its impact on improving management decision quality.

• Understanding Functions in the System

  • Definition of primary and secondary functions.

  • Methods for formulating and analyzing functions.

  • Using the function matrix.

• Evaluating Functions in Terms of Value

  • Classifying functions by importance.

  • Relationship between function cost and performance.

  • Criteria for determining improvement priorities.

• Functional Analysis Tools

  • FAST method (Function Analysis System Technique).

  • Cross-functional analysis.

  • Using illustrative diagrams for value analysis.

• Applications in the Operations Environment

  • Improving efficiency of production processes.

  • Reducing unplanned downtime.

  • Evaluating low-cost operational alternatives.

• Integration with Operational Management Systems

  • Compatibility of value engineering with total quality management.

  • Integrating functional analysis into resource planning.

  • Its role in improving production lines and maintenance.

• Information Collection and Analysis Techniques

  • Using performance data to support decision-making.

  • Analyzing root causes of waste in operational activities.

  • Applying cost-function matrices.

• Challenges of Traditional Maintenance

  • Rising costs of repairs.

  • Repeated failures and lack of efficiency.

  • Poor utilization of maintenance resources.

• Redesigning Maintenance Plans

  • Applying value analysis methodology in maintenance planning.

  • Improving preventive maintenance programs.

  • Reducing costs without compromising reliability.

• Using Value Engineering in Spare Parts Management

  • Reducing unnecessary spare parts inventory.

  • Selecting suppliers based on performance value.

  • Improving asset lifecycle through functional analysis.

• Continuity in Applying Value

  • Adopting a culture of continuous improvement.

  • Periodic review of functions and costs.

  • Integrating work teams in analysis processes.

• Value-Based Decision Support

  • Using value reports in decision-making.

  • Evaluating the financial impact of recommendations.

  • Allocating resources according to functional priority.

• Integration with Organizational Strategies

  • Aligning value analysis with institutional objectives.

  • Supporting strategic plans with well-planned maintenance.

  • Achieving competitive advantage through smart cost management.