In summary, the sequence of steps needed to effectively build a FAST model includes:
1. Construct a Major Critical Path first.
2. Build along the HOW direction.
3. Test along the WHY direction.
4. Think 3 moves ahead.
5. Test the logic.
6. Ch...
Conceptually, we can continue to build the function model by adding functions in the WHY and HOW directions, and expanding those functions in the WHEN direction. The modeling process is considered complete when the VE Team agrees that the model refle...
Define Function. There are three principal characteristics that govern how functions are identified and analyzed.
Functions are described using 2 words, an active verb, and a measurable noun.
The noun in the function description is generic. Product...
FAST Applications. FAST has been historically proven to be applicable to a broad range of subjects including product design and development; manufacturing processes; administrative and organizational systems; design and construction of major faciliti...
