This webinar will introduce those new to the Value Methodology about the most important aspect of this methodology, that of understanding and developing powerful Functions and Powerful Function Analysis System Technique (FAST) Diagrams. In addition, this webinar will demonstrate to those more familiar with the Value Methodology, what is a ‘powerful’ function and what is not a ‘powerful’ function, the importance of why and how to develop these powerful functions and FAST Diagrams in the three major areas where the Value Methodology is used – projects, processes, and products. Examples will be given for all these areas from actual Value Methodology studies which the presenter of this webinar has been able to lead various teams resulting in extraordinary improvements. Benefits from the Value Methodology are a direct result of how well functions and FAST Diagrams are not only developed but utilized through every phase of this methodology. If you expect to experience the best results utilizing the Value Methodology, you will definitely want to attend this webinar.

Presenter: Mr. James D. Bolton, PE, CVS®-Life, PVM, FSAVE, FINVEST

Jim Bolton has facilitated Value Methodology (VM), Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), Lean, TRIZ (the theory of inventive problem solving), and other Value Enhancing Workshops globally where value was added to over 500 projects for over 24 years in 25 different countries by reducing cost (up to 25%) or increasing performance or both. Jim has automotive, commercial truck transmission, home appliance, energy (including oil and gas, wind turbines, and solar), industrial air compressor, industrial HVAC, office furniture, injection moulding support equipment, hydraulic cylinder and pump, construction, chemical plants, and Government clients and has developed sustainable internal VM programs for both TRW Automotive (now ZF) and Whirlpool Corporation while a direct employee and many other organizations since becoming the President of Bolton Value Consulting in 2014. He is a past president of SAVE International®, has served on their Certification Board for 6 years as a Director, is a current Director of the Miles Value Foundation and has co-authored the Value Methodology handbook and the Function Analysis Guide, both of which make up the SAVE International Body of Knowledge. He has also been a keynote speaker in the area of the Value Methodology at several international VM conferences in countries such as Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Japan, Korea, and the USA.