INDE 6627 - Value Engineering and Design

Concurrent requisite: INDE 6609 or EGRM 6609. A framework for optimal design based on internal and external issues related to value-added criteria is provided. Topics to be covered include: function analysis and costing, the technology roadmap, and techniques involving customer-oriented product concepts in the areas of performance, maintenance/service, user friendliness, and quality. Case studies and real-world situations are presented. Cross-listed with EGRM 6627. 3 credits.