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... The analysis accepts everything within the defined scope in order to focus attention on the functions within those limits. Value -- The lowest cost to reliably provide the required functions at the desired time and place with the essential quality and other performance factors to meet user requirements.
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... 1. Value methodology workshop -- The objective is to provide VM education to the degree that participants will be able to successfully participate in future value studies under the guidance of a qualified Value Specialist with minimum additional training.
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