Value Analysis and Value Engineering

To support our customer’s product requirements, PCB Trace Technologies Inc has developed a full array of Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) services aimed at balancing the design features, functionalities and associated cost. The VAVE is a continuous process that spans over the whole product management life cycle, from concept to post-production reviews. PCB Trace Technologies Inc. specializes in all aspects of VAVE from component engineering to product tear-down. Our optimized designs are geared toward being better in cost, profitability and efficiency.

Value Analysis and Value Engineering Capabilities

• Cost Reduction Analysis
  • Bill of material analysis
  • Electrical analysis
  • Mechanical analysis
  • Fabrication and assembly analysis
• Component Engineering
  • Approved vendor list (AVL) expansion
  • Cross vendor bill of material analysis
  • Spend leverage analysis
  • Restriction of hazardous materials / Waste electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS/WEEE)
  • Obsolescence resolution
  • Life cycle and risk analysis
  • Service life and product longevity analysis
• Product Tear-Down
  • Manufacturing assembly analysis
  • Boothroyd Dewhurst techniques
  • Competitive comparisons
  • Reverse engineering