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Lecture 09 Functional Analysis System Technique

This document provides information about function analysis system technique (FAST). It discusses that FAST was developed in 1964 by Charles Bytheway as a way to analyze functions in a system through visual diagrams. FAST diagrams are function-oriented rather than time-oriented and allow people with different backgrounds to effectively communicate. The document then explains how FAST diagrams work, starting with the basic function and building out supporting secondary functions. It notes that FAST is used to understand functions that can be eliminated or improved to better deliver the basic functions. Examples of FAST diagrams for a pencil and overhead projector are also included. Finally, the benefits of FAST are summarized as developing shared understanding, identifying missing functions, clarifying problems, understanding relationships, and improving communication.

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Lecture 09 Functional Analysis System Technique

This document provides information about function analysis system technique (FAST). It discusses that FAST was developed in 1964 by Charles Bytheway as a way to analyze functions in a system through visual diagrams. FAST diagrams are function-oriented rather than time-oriented and allow people with different backgrounds to effectively communicate. The document then explains how FAST diagrams work, starting with the basic function and building out supporting secondary functions. It notes that FAST is used to understand functions that can be eliminated or improved to better deliver the basic functions. Examples of FAST diagrams for a pencil and overhead projector are also included. Finally, the benefits of FAST are summarized as developing shared understanding, identifying missing functions, clarifying problems, understanding relationships, and improving communication.

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Lesson 09

Function Analysis System Technique


Dr. Inderdeep Singh
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

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Cost-Function relationship
S.No Component Function B S Cost (Rs) %(cost/total)
1 Lead Make Mark B 0.50 10
2 Wood Protect lead S 1.00 20
3 Metal cap Hold eraser S 0.25 5
4 Eraser Remove marks S 0.75 15 60
5 Shaping of wood Provide grip S 0.50 10
6 Printing Display information S 0.50 10
Profit 1.50 30
Price of pencil= Rs 5/- Total 5.00

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Functional analysis system technique (FAST)
• Charles Bytheway developed FAST Diagrams in 1964.

• FAST Diagrams are FUNCTION-ORIENTED, not time-oriented.

• FAST permits people with dissimilar technical backgrounds to effectively


communicate and resolve issues that require multi-disciplined considerations.

• FAST builds upon VA by linking the simply expressed, verb-noun functions to


describe complex systems.

• FAST is not an end product or result, but rather a beginning.


FUNCTION ANALYSIS SYSTEM TECHNIQUE – (FAST)

• Visual layout (Tree Diagram) of product’s Functions.

• Starts with the Basic Function, and builds to the right with supporting
or Secondary Functions.

Why do a FAST Diagram?


Understand Functions to be eliminated, or improved, to
deliver Basic Functions

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FUNCTION ANALYSIS SYSTEM TECHNIQUE – (FAST)

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FUNCTION ANALYSIS SYSTEM TECHNIQUE – (FAST)

Ask How? Secondary Function

Secondary Function
Basic Function Secondary Function
Secondary Function
OR logic
AND logic
Ask Why?
Secondary Function

Source: Value Management, J. Kaufman


FUNCTION ANALYSIS SYSTEM TECHNIQUE – (FAST)

FAST Model is complete


Secondary
Function when
Ask How? Customer Needs can be
Secondary Customer Need
Function Mapped to Functions

Basic Customer Need Secondary


Function Function

Customer Need
Secondary Secondary
Function Function
Ask Why?
Customer Need Customer Need
Pencil FAST Diagram
Overhead projector FAST Diagram

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Benefits of the Function Analysis System
Technique
• Develop a shared understanding of the project
• Identify missing functions.
• Define, simplify and clarify the problem.
• Organize and understand the relationships between
functions.
• Identify the basic function of the project, process or product.
• Improve communication and consensus.
• Stimulate creativity.
Thank
You

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