Research Article

An Improved Effective Cost Review Process for Value Engineering

Table 8

Checklist for cost-cutting idea exploration.

CategorySubcategoryExpression

MaterialSame material of a lower-grade replacement 〈Material, Same material of a lower-grade replacement, Shaft_SUS 303 (to HIPS HB)〉
Different material at a lower grade replacement 〈Material, Different material at a lower grade replacement, Shaft_ABS plastic (to HIP)〉

Form/structure Simplification 〈Form/structure, Simplification, Friction holder rear_comb pattern ribs (to simple pattern ribs)〉
Elimination 〈Form/structure, Elimination, Cover duct_PE foam sheet〉
Combination 〈Form/structure, Combination, Fan and box〉
Rearrangement 〈Form/structure, Rearrangement, Main PBA_primary component (to optional PBA)〉
Unused elimination 〈Form/structure, Unused Elimination, Relay_unused contacts〉

DimensionThickness reduction 〈Dimension, Thickness reduction, Inlay panel_0.25 t (to 0.17 t)〉
Length/width/height/diameter reduction 〈Dimension, Length reduction, Wire harness length_127 mm (to 100 mm standard length)〉
Area/volume reduction 〈Dimension, Volume reduction, Power supply switch_50 × 35 mm (to 18 × 20 mm)〉
Weight reduction 〈Dimension, Weight reduction, Door assembly_350 g (to 245 g)〉

ComponentSame component of a lower grade replacement 〈Component, Same component of a lower cost replacement, SMD Chip Resister_2012 cable (to 1608 cable)〉
Different component at a lower cost replacement 〈Component, Different component at a lower cost  
replacement, CIS Wire cable_harness type (to FFC type)〉
Number reduction 〈Component, Number reduction, Document Tray_3 slots (to 2 slots)〉
Capacity reduction 〈Component, Capacity reduction, Regulator_2.5 volts (to 1.8 Volts transistor type)〉

Printing/coloringLower cost printing replacement 〈Printing/coloring, Lower cost printing replacement, Internal case_labeling (to carved sealing)〉.
Coloring replacement 〈Printing/coloring, Coloring replacement, Inner surface_two different colors (to same color)〉

ProcessingJoint type replacement 〈Processing, Joint type replacement, Main PCB and body frame joint_screws (to tapes)〉
Assembly step reduction 〈Processing, Assembly step reduction, Main and operating PBA connector_wire harness_(to direct soldering)〉
Processing step reduction 〈Processing, processing step reduction, Roller Shaft shaping_secondary operation (to primary operation)〉