Chapter 5
A. Literature Review
Value Engineering (VE) and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) have limitations, but synergizing the two methodologies optimizes similarities and provides the potential to overcome their unique limitations. The literature on LSS and VE* analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the methodologies and highlights opportunities for collaboration. The literature examining these methodologies points to two primary areas where VE can contribute: scope and creative tools such as the FAST diagram. Experts are encouraging in their assessments about the prospects for synergizing the methodologies. As noted by Charles L. Cell and Boris Arratia of the US Army Joint Munitions Command, “VE, Lean, and Six Sigma ...
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