

Presentation describes how Value Analysis (Functional Performance Specification) was used at an IBM manufacturing plant in Quebec to determine required competencies for staff. The plant was experience shutdowns of manufacturing equipment because staff were having difficulty maintaining increasing complex machines and systems.
This paper is available in French only. It describes an approach to using Value analysis in allocating resources to achieve best value.
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is the leading government proponent for Value Engineering in Canada. The expanding use of and advocacy for Value Engineering by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation has occurred because Value Engineering meets 3 key needs:
1. Maximizes use of resources
2. Establishes common understand of business needs
3. Delivers Innovation
This paper will highlight how the Ontario Ministry of Transportation uses value management to achieve innovation in infrastructure projects, improve the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, define the requirements of IT systems, generate organizational change, and develop innovative standards.

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