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Vol.23,No.4

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Editorial
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List of AVS

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Workshop in Jain College

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INVEST Board

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Content
Application of VA/VE in Electromagnetic
Locks
FAST Diagram-A Powerful Tool for
Systematic Planning

The 28th INVEST conference coupled with 2nd Asian conference was
organised successfully by the Northern council of INVEST on 10th &
11th December '12 in New Delhi.

Wish all the readers a happy reading and great New Year 2013,
ahead.

(Alok Ghosal, CVS)

Application of VA/VE principles to

Electro- mechanical Keypad Locks
Mr. Sundar Raj D V, Team Lead - Product Engineering, Ingersoll Rand International (India) Limited, Bangalore
Mr. Ravi Rao, Systems Lead, Product Engineering, Ingersoll Rand International (India) Limited, Bangalore

Abstract
VAVE principles and methodologies are very
popular with the manufacturing and service
industries. However, the VAVE community has
rarely seen the applications extended often to
other domains such as electronics, firmware and
software developments. This technical paper
speaks about a first-of-a-kind effort, at least
within the company where the team has
successfully applied VAVE principles and
methodologies by analyzing the mechanical
and electronics systems together on electromechanical keypad deadbolt locks.
The engineers (both mechanical and
electronics) spent substantial amount to time to
deeply understand the underlying principles of
VAVE to apply the concepts effectively to both the
domains. The effort was fruitful and could act as
a benchmark for the rest of the product lines as
well. The new design has significantly optimized
the hardware design, reduced the power
consumption, enabled part count reduction,
assisted in process improvement, enhanced the
value for the customer and generated
considerable productivity savings for the
company.
1.INTRODUCTION

1.1.Introduction to Locks:

Controlling access is part of everyday life for

all the people around the world.
As a community, we control access in many
different ways - physically, mechanically and
electromechanically.
In the growing electro-mechanical world, the
customers would be tempted to buy an electromechanical lock in place of mechanical lock.
Appeal, Compactness and easier user interface
are the three important elements in today's
growing electro-mechanical world. More and
more the world is moving away from keyed
cylinder lock and is embracing the electromechanical lock for its simplicity where the user
doesn't need to carry the keys.
The first advantage of an electromechanical lock
is the choice of electronic credentials. These
include a keypad and codes, electronic cards
including magstripe, proximity and smart cards,
and biometrics including fingerprint, facial
characteristics and retina scans. However, note
that not every facility requires networked locks,
biometrics or smart card technology. A big
advantage of an electro-mechanical lock is that
a home owner / employee no longer have to
carry rings of keys for access.
Mechanical override is also an important
consideration in electro-mechanical locks. If the
electronics stop functioning, a mechanical
override can be a lifesaver.

A lock is a mechanical or electronic fastening

device that is released by a physical object (such
as a key, keycard, fingerprint, RFID card or
security token) or secret information (such as key
code or password). Lately, locks can also have a
combination of more than one of these objects
which enables the customer to have more
security for their homes and offices.

1.1.1: Introduction to Electro-mechanical

Lock:

Figure 1.1: Schlage Electro-Mechanical Keypad

Deadbolt Lock

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In specialized locks with upgraded functions,

you can also add time and date to an
electromechanical lock and you can limit access
for any user, many or all to specific dates and
times. You can know when each unique user
gains access (and if desired egress), at what day
and time.
With all the available technology, a smart phone
can be used to receive notification of
unauthorized attempted access, view video, and
when specific individuals gain access. A smart
phone will also permit remote monitoring &
programming via the internet.
An important consideration of electro
mechanical locks is no parts are necessary to
program or delete user codes. The advantage is
there's no need for parts or a mechanical keying
kit. The disadvantage is that mechanical locks
are easier to repair and less expensive to
replace.
Here in our project, we will speak specifically
about Schlage electro-mechanical keypad
deadbolt Lock. Please refer Figure 1.1 for the
picture.

1.1. Introduction to Value Analysis and

Value Engineering
Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) is
considered to be a process, as opposed to a
simple technique, because it is both an
organized approach to improving the
profitability of product applications and it utilizes
many different techniques in order to achieve
this objective. The Value Analysis (VA) approach
is almost universal and can be used to analyze
existing products or services offered by
manufacturing companies and service provides.
For new products, the Value Engineering (VE)
approach, this applies the same principles and
many of the VA techniques to premanufacturing stages such as concept,
development, design and prototyping.

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The Value Analysis technique was developed by

Lawrence D Miles during the Second World War
in America at General Electric during the late
1940s. Since this time the basic VA approach has
evolved and been supplemented with new
techniques that have become available and have
been integrated with the formal VA process.
Today, VAVE is enjoying a renewed popularity as
competitive pressures are forcing companies to
re-examine their product ranges in an attempt to
offer higher levels of customization without
incurring high cost penalties.

1.1.1. Definition of VA/VE

Value Analysis / Value Engineering can be
defined as a process of systematic review that is
applied to existing or new product designs in
order to compare the function of the product
required by a customer to meet their
requirements at the lowest cost consistent with
the specified performance and reliability
needed.

1.1.2. VA/VE Job Plan:

Value Analysis and Value Engineering job plan
process consists of 9 important phases. The
process followed in the project is described
below:
a.Orientation phase
b.Information phase
c.Functional Identification and analysis phase
d.Creativity phase
e.Evaluation phase
f.Development phase
g.Presentation Phase
h.Implementation phase
i.Audit Phase
Here in our project, we have done a unique effort
to integrate mechanical and electronics aspects
in the VAVE workshop and the results have been
very positive.

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2. The Need
Apply the principles and techniques of VA/VE for
electro-mechanical keypad deadbolt lock
(includes both mechanical and electronics) to
significantly improve the product margin and
meet the design specifications and test
requirements as per ANSI / BHMA standards.
3. OBJECTIVES:
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Gather necessary information and
benchmark the
existing products with
competitor products and processes
?
Apply Value Analysis/Value Engineering
principles and techniques to improve the
function and reduce the cost of the product
effectively
?
Launch the product in production as per
the schedule and ensure that the product meets
the design specifications and test requirements
as per ANSI BHMA standards

Offline Electromechanical Lock which has 2

?
credentials to access the door
Security PIN is entered using Keypad
?
Mechanical Override is provided
?
Pre-programmed and easy to install
?
ANSI grade 2 standards to provide maximum
?
security
Add & delete user codes in seconds
?
Extended battery life - up to 3 years
?
Free-spinning turn prevents wrench attacks
?
Security warnings for 3 wrong PIN attempts and
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Battery low
?
Lighted keypad: Cool blue LEDs, Keypad
?
illuminates when touched and audio (Buzzer)
indication which will provide feedback to the user
about the operation of the lock

4. VA/VE APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY:

4.1. Orientation Phase (Pre-Study):

Orientation phase is one of the important
phases of the VAVE process where we
concentrate on selecting the right project which
has maximum impact to the company and
assign appropriate resources.
During the orientation phase, we followed the
list of process as mentioned below:
Product Overview;
?
Basis of selection and objective
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Assign resources (Selection of team)
?
Review methodology
?
Gather initial project data and understand the
?
basis of project selection

4.1.1: Product Overview:

Below are the basic features of the keypad lock:

Figure 4.1: Picture of Keypad Lock

4.1.2: Basis of Selection:

The basis of selection of the product is:
High volume product.
?
Familiarity with its design and functionalities.
?
Any small cost savings will result in big impact
?

4.1.3: Objective of a VAVE activity

The following points will specify the objective
VAVE activity.
Identify the Cost driver components
?
Find out the alternate design
?
Check the cost implications with new design
?
Replace the cost feasible component to check
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the technical feasibility.
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4.1.4: VAVE Target

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Target 20% savings from the existing product
(includes both electronics and mechanical
system)
?
Ensure that the product meets the design
specifications and test requirements as per the
ANSI/BHMA standards.

4.1.3: Team Members:

Engineering Team:
1.Sundar Raj D V
2.Ravi Rao
3.Subbiah Gopalakrishnan
Support Team:
1.Manjunatha R
2.Dilip Bangaru
3.Anoop Dutt
4.Nimbennappa Gani
5.Pradeep Kumar Bhavanam
6.Pradeep Jain
Cross Functional Team:
1.Cris Post Marketing
2.Vince Kemp Engineering Manager
3.Rogeberto Garcia Manufacturing Engineer
4.Alejandro Amador Quality Engineer
5.Daniel Villarreal BOM/Product Analyst
Thus, the orientation phase enabled us to select
the project, set the objective and assign the
appropriate resources.

4.2: Information Phase:

Information phase is a stage where the team
needs to invest an appropriate amount of time
collecting and generating the basic set of
information requirements. It is important that
this information is collated and stored centrally,
as these are vital reference documents will form
a part of the closing report stage of the project.

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1.Gathered information related to product, parts

and processes
a.Assembly and detail drawings
b.Material specifications for all parts
c.Test specifications for all assemblies; include
engineering test specifications as well as
manufacturing floor test specifications.
d.Forecasted annual volumes
e.Detailed process routing sheets of current
production methods. Include time studies of
each operation.
2.Gathered all the cost detail for internal
assembly and component parts; include
purchasing cost detail for any purchased
material, both finished and raw material.
Include in-house labor costs (direct labor and
variable burden) and any third party processing
costs.
3.Understood the Customer requirements.
4.Defined project boundaries and key
deliverables
5.Identified project scope (In-scope & out of
scope)
After compiling the general information, one of
the important objectives of the information
phase is identify project objective and scope.
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4.2.1: Project in-scope and out-of Scope

In scope:
?
Outside and Inside assembly of KPD Locks

Out-of Scope:
?
Deadbolt
?
Accessories and kits

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4.2.2: Product Specification Details:

Table 4.1: Product Specification of KPD Locks

4.3: Function Analysis phase

The process followed in this phase includes:
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Describe the functions (Basic functions and

secondary functions)
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FAST Diagram
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Allocate function cost and establish function
worth
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Rank the functions by cost-function analysis

4.3.1: Describe the functions

In the first step of this phase, we systematically
analyzed and described the functions of the
handleset product. The basic functions of the
product were listed. A function was described by
a verb or noun, such as 'Control Access,
Actuate parts or Release energy. The
question we asked to be answered was: 'What
functions does this product undertake?'

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4.2.3: BOM

Study Details:

In the BOM study, we completed the below set

of activities:
Studied the Manufacturing process.
?
Understood the materials of each part
?
Parts specifications
?
Studied the item cost
?
Studied the process cost
?
Function of each part analyzed
?

The function list chart in the table shown below,

lists down the functions of some of the selected
components in the handleset. Please refer Table
4.3 and Figure 4.4 for functions list.

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4.3.3: Function Cost Worth analysis:

Function Cost worth analysis is an important part
of the function analysis phase where we
understand the worth of the product and we
select few of critical functions which contribute
towards the majority of the costs in the product.
We analyzed the Value Index and Worth of the
assembly under consideration. The value index is
a relationship of function worth to function cost.
Function worth is defined as the lowest possible
cost to perform any given functions or set of
functions.

Table 4.4: Functions List Electronics

Table 4.5: Function-cost worth analysis (Below)

Please refer the Function-cost-worth analysis
sheet shown in the Table 4.5 in the next sheet.

4.3.2: FAST Diagram

The functions noted down by the team on both
electronics components and mechanical
components were grouped and recorded using
the FAST method (Function Analysis System
Technique) in VAVE. FAST Diagrams allowed the
ideas of the team to be structured and recorded
in a logical manner. A lot of emphasis was
provided to understand the integration of
electronics and mechanical system.

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The top five functions from the analysis are:

a.
House Component
b.
Appeal User
c.
Withstand Load
d.
Provide Access
e.
Operate Motor

4.4: Creativity Phase

The processes completed in the phase are
mentioned below:
Use creative brainstorming session for the top
?
functions
Compilation of all the ideas and sketches (No
?
evaluation)

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4.4.1: Brainstorming Session and Idea

categorization:
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Ideas Generated = 57
?
Most Feasible ideas = 16
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Ideas include both Electrical &
Mechanical elements
Please refer the Table 4.6 for Idealist and
selection of feasible ideas.
SL#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53

DE SCRIPT ION O F ID EAS

Remove the ha rne ss w ire a nd use a tie it w ith insulation ta pe or w ire
O uside a nd inside escuthceons make it in zinc
I ntegra te turnpiece cover and provide finish
I ntergrate the tailpice along with cam (make it in zinc) - ( Need to valida te the design w ith zinc)
Replace sna p switch with low cost switch
Convert 4 layer PCB into 2 laye r PCB
Reduce 4 LED's to high bright 2 LE D's a t key pad
Replace conne ctor w ith low c ost connector
Convert processor into chip on boa rd
Redesign the ba seplate to route the wires eliminate the projection
U se a Falcon cylinder inste ad of Schalge brand
I ncrease the user pin by f rom 20 to 30 OR 4 0 user
Redesign the tailpie ce - chang e the mate rial
E liminate selflocking w asher and combine into single
E liminate entire clutch assembly put linear actuation system to actuate mushroom pin to enga ge driver bar
Both iside and outside basepla te to plastic ABS
U se a buzzer which can talk
E liminate screw s on the outside bakcpla te a nd have a snap f it
U se a low cost motor a nd high capacity
Redesign the mushroom
Redesign the cover sw itch boa rd
Ha ve a plastic ca m
U se a camera to de tec t the al arm
Cha nge the material of the adapter plastic
U se a pla stic thumbturn instea d of zinc a lloy
use a pla stic ke ys
U se a de adba r a ssembly instea d of de adbolt
Conceal the inside screws with the ca ps like B60
S implif y inside and outside e sc utcheon design (Re duce se condary opera tion)
Replace buzze r w ith w rist watch be epe r
Convert w ires into 7 fle x PCB conne ctor
Reduce the size of the thumbturn
U se a specia l plastic keypa d
Activate the LED only during night time save battery lif e (possible but costs more)
E valua te the batte ry ca pacity
U se radium print f or printing numbe r on KP D and a void back light
U se a sta ndard coarse threa d mounting bolts inste ad of f ine thread screw s
U se a low cost cove r screws (f lat head screw s) or use standard screw sinstea d of torx sc rew
K ey pa d case modify
Redesign the pa ckage system
Cha nge the e sc tutcheons to plastic strong ABS
U se a sola r cells to recharge the batte ry
Modif y the design to India ma rke ts
P rocure the materia lsf rom China
P CB holders redesign by having a post and eliminate the same
Cha rge the batte ry by using the principle of opening the door
I ncrease battery life shutting dow n system instead of sle ep mode
De adbolt: Use low gra de material to meet the standard
Ma ke cam of de adbolt into pla stic
Remove the Scha lge on the de adbolt a nd make it short
Remove the turnpiece a nd ope rate wi th cylinder only
P rovide a automatic system of retracting the deadbolt
U se a Europrof ile cylinder

F EAS IBLE
RES ULTS
MOST Fea sible
MOST Fea sible
MOST Fea sible
MOST Fea sible
MOST Fea sible
MOST Fea sible
MOST Fea sible
MOST Fea sible
MOST Fea sible
MOST Fea sible
MOST Fea sible
MOST Fea sible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible
NOT Fe asible

Table 4.6: Idea List

We used a weighted evaluation method for

finalizing the concepts. The parameters selected
for evaluating ideas were selected based upon
the discussion with the entire cross functional
team. Refer the Table 4.8 for Evaluation Matrix.
The selected parameters are:
a.
Manufacturing feasibility
b.
Cost effectiveness
c.
Aesthetics
d.
Ease of assembly
e.
Ergonomics
f.
Value Addition
g.
Withstand Load
We have combined the most feasible ideas into 5
buckets as shown in the Table 4.7 below. These
ideas were taken into the evaluation matrix for
selecting the best concept.

Table 4.7: Proposed Ideas List (Top 5 Ideas)

SI#

Criteria

Manufacturing
A
feasibility

A10
B10

A15
C5
B12
C8

A10
D10
B10
D10
C8
D12

A12
E8
B8
E12
C8
E12
D10
E10

A15
F5
B12
F8
C15
F5
D15
F5
E15
F5

A10
G10
B10
G10
C8
G12
D15
G5
E18
G2
F15
G5

A12
H8
B15
H5
C15
H5
D15
H5
E18
H2
F12
H8
G10
H10

B Cost effectiveness
C Asthetics

4.5: Evaluation Phase

D Ease of assembly
E Ergonomics

The processes followed under Evaluation phase

are:
?
Evaluate all the ideas using weighted
evaluation method where one concept was
selected based upon the ability of the design to
create value for the customer
?
Selection of best concept

F Value addition
G

Withstand load
(Material change)

H Combine parts

SCORE %
84

15%

77

14%

67

12%

87

16%

93

17%

55

10%

54

10%

43 8%
560 100%

Table 4.8: Evaluation Matrix

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Engineering analysis of the concept (Validation)
?
Define implementation requirements and plans

4.6.1: Engineering Analysis:

4.6.1.1 Mechanical VAVE Ideas:

Table 4.9: Ranking Matrix

The ranking matrix suggested us that the
Concept 5 was the best proposal to move
forward for development phase

4.6.1.1.1: Realize the idea into model:

In the detailed analysis phase, the modeling and
assembly of the selected concept was completed.
A detailed study on electronics was also
completed. Refer figure 4.4.

4.5.1: Final selected concept from the team:

The finalized concept was:
?
Change the material of the escutcheons from
Brass substrate to zinc substrate
?
Change the electronic system in the KPD Locks
?

In electronics, suggested ideas was

a.Replace the buzzer
b.Redesign the crystal/oscillators
c.Convert 4 layer PCB to 2 layer PCB
d.Convert processor into chip on board
e.Reduce 4 LED's to high bright 2 LED's
f.Replace the snap switch with a smaller switch to
reduce the space on the electronic board
g.Replace connector
h.Increase user pins from current 20 to 40 users
(Firmware Development Value Addition)
i.Select smaller package components wherever
possible
j.Combine Multiple function on LED Resistor
k.Reduce the Active and Sleep Power
consumption of the Electronic system
l.Select High Tolerance components where ever
possible

4.6: Development phase:

The processes completed in the development
phase are below:

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Figure 4.4: Model of the part

4.6.1.2: P-Diagram and DFMEA:

Through the P-Diagram we were able to
determine:
a.Noise factors, control factors, ideal function
and error state
b.Diagram also assisted in the identification of:
Potential Causes for failure
Failure Modes
?
Potential Effects of failure
?
Current Controls
?
Recommended Actions
DFMEA was also finalized using the inputs from
P-diagram.
*Please note DFMEA and P-diagrams are not
shown due to confidentiality concerns*

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4.6.1.3: FEA Studies on the component:

We completed a thorough analysis of the entire
assembly through FEA analysis using Pro-E
software. The results from analysis were positive
and helped us to have a good confidence on the
concept. Refer Figure 4.5 for the part.

Current Specification:
Audio Level: 80dB
Working voltage range: 1 VDC to 6VDC
Resonant Frequency: 3.8 kHz to 4 kHz
Design Proposal: Current Design has a through
hole buzzer and consumes more space in the
PCB board. Hence, we have suggested SMD
buzzer which consumes lesser space and
produces more sound (Audio Level - 90dB).
With higher specification, we provide more value
by retaining existing cost.

Figure 4.5: Snapshot taken from FEA Analysis

4.6.1.4: Tolerance stack-ups and DFM:

Figure 4.5: Buzzer
Tolerance stack-ups helped us to fix the
tolerances necessary for the entire system. The
stack-ups also enabled us to identify the
significant and critical characteristics. All the
components and assemblies were thoroughly
analyzed through tolerance stack-ups and DFM
on Handleset Locks.

a.Crystal - This part generates oscillations to run

the processor. Processor will accept these
oscillations and generate internal 8 MHz, 20
MHz oscillations to run the programs stored in
the processor.

With this, the escutcheon change was proven by

engineering analysis was ready to move forward
for recommendation phase.

Current Specification:
Oscillations: 32 kHz
load: 6pF
Tolerance: +/- 20PPM
Operating Temp: -40 to + 85 C

4.6.1.2: Electronics VAVE

All the electronic ideas were gathered and a
thorough analysis was completed taking into
account all the necessary specifications:
a.Buzzer - This is used to provide audio
indication to the user. It produces different sound
pattern which in-turn will indicate different
messages from lock

Design Proposal: We have eliminated the

external crystal by using built in crystal in the
processor. The change also resulted in space
reduction on the PCB board and eventually
reducing the cost. Elimination of crystal part
resulted in removal of sourcing and inventory
efforts in the production.

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Controls Access, Provides Audio and visual

indications and Warning signals on Wrong
c r e d e n t i a l e n t r y, B a t t e r y l o w w r o n g
programming. An application specific Software
runs in this processor to perform above
mentioned tasks.
Figure 4.6: Crystal
a.4 Layer PCB: This is a structure to hold the
entire electronic component and interconnect
them to work as per the application design. This
provides connections between peripherals like
power supply, Buzzer , LED , Connector etc.,
Current Specification:
Layers: 4
PCB thickness: 1.6mm
CU thickness: 35 Microns
Design Proposal: We have redesigned the PCB
board for 2 layers. The 2 layers design will
reduce the production cost by 30%.
Before redesigning the proposed PCB for 2
layers, through analysis has been done to check
if this change affects the performance of the
system. Change in 4 to 2 layers also results in
less process time, less Production rejections and
cost benefits.

Current Specification:
Processing capacity- 16 bit ;
Operating voltage: 1.8V to 3.5V
Flash memory: 32kBytes
Timers: 16 bit and 8 bit
Design Proposal: Existing application did not
demand for real time or fast (in terms of Micro
seconds) response requirement from the
Processor. So after learning that it requires
responses in terms of milliseconds, we have
identified lesser capacity (8 bit) processor without
compromising on the performance. But this
change has added value to the company and
customer in terms of Cost savings.

Figure 4.8: Processor

a.
LEDs: LEDs provide visual indication to
the users. When Lock flashes LEDs with different
pattern, it indicates feedback about different
function of the lock.
Figure 4.7: 4 Layer PCB
a.
Processor: Existing design has 16 bit
processor with high end peripherals on Chip.
This processor is the brain of the system which
stores the Lock configuration, User information ,

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Current Specification:
Working voltage: 2volts forward voltage
Intensity: 400MCD
Current consumption: 20mA Max
Design changes proposed: 4 LEDs were
supporting to illuminate the Keypad

Application of VA/VE principles to

Electro- mechanical Keypad Locks

background. We have identified 2 places where

LEDs can spread light evenly to illuminate entire
area. This activity has led to eliminate 2 LEDs out
of four. These 2 LEDs has higher Intensity
compared to existing LEDs.

MOSFET, processor and Buzzer with a smaller

package. Through
this VAVE exercise, we
have achieved considerable amount of space
saving on the PCB.
a.
Combining Multiple function on LED
Resistors
Existing design has 4 LEDs which has 4 individual
LEDs to control current. Through VAVE
combining function exercise, we generated idea
of combining common function on these
common Resistors.

Figure 4.9: LED's

a.Replace the snap switch with a smaller switch
to reduce the space on the electronic board
b.Replace the connector on the board to a
smaller size connector with same functionality.
Existing board has through hole connectors
which is occupying more space on the PCB.
Design Proposal - We have 3 through hole
connectors
which was occupying more
space on the PCB. We have
identified SMT
connectors which reduces the space a b o u t
10%.
c.Increase user pins from current 20 to 40 users
This necessitates a firmware/software
development. This is a Value Addition for the
customers without price additions
d.Select smaller package components wherever
possible :
In our existing design we have mix of through
hole, SMD and other component packages.
Design proposal: We have done power analysis
of all the components and identified the
package requirement based on the power
consumption. So we have replaced many
discrete components like resistor, capacitor,
diodes and active components like MOSFET,
processor and Buzzer with a smaller package.

Design Proposal: We combined all 4 Resistor

functions and selected a single resistor to control
current for all 4 LEDs. This idea has resulted in
eliminating 3 components from our BOM list
further eliminating effort on Sourcing and
inventory management.
b.
Reducing the Active and Sleep Power
consumption of the Electronic system
Existing Lock operates on Battery power. With its
average operation of 10 per day, battery can last
for about 1 to 1.5 Years depending on the usage.
After analyzing its active and Sleep current
consumption, we identified few areas to reduce
the power consumption hence increase I the
battery life. This provides value addition to the
customer.
Design Proposal: This is a software effort. We
have identified few peripheral modules which
were consuming more power during its Sleep
operation. While in Sleep state these peripherals
can be switched off and turned ON when the
Lock restores its Active state.
In active mode, we are running the processor
with few peripherals in ON state and driving
them for longer than required. After analysis we
found that we can reduce both Sleep and Active
Power consumption by at least 15%.
c.Select High Tolerance components where ever
possible

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Application of VA/VE principles to

Electro- mechanical Keypad Locks

To make our design simple, we tend to select all

our components to the lower tolerance values.
But there are many sections in the design which
do not need low tolerance components. We
have identified many sections where we can use
high tolerance components. This exercise will
reduce the cost of the component significantly
since the cost of the low tolerance component
tends to be very high
Design proposal: We have identified few
sections like LED, Ground reference, Buzzer
section, MOSFET driver sections. These sections
don't need low tolerance components. By
replacing high tolerance component in these
sections, we have achieved a cost saving of
about 10%.
Below is the summary of all the ideas finalized
and the finalized savings in percentage. All the
ideas mentioned below are a part of the
redesign exercise of KPD. The electronics
concepts suggested above was designed and
tested in the new electronic lock. This helped
bring in more confidence in the teams on
electronic concepts

?
?
team
?

Prepare project report

Design review from the cross functional
Approvals from necessary stakeholders

All the engineering analysis completed by the

team was presented to the management for
review and approval.
The concept was received very well and the
finance & marketing team approved the concept
to move for implementation phase.
4.8: Implementation phase
The implementation phase involved final set of
activities listed below:
?
?

Finalize design
Tooling Development
Release PO for tooling
Tooling development
First Article of inspection
DVT testing
Pilot run and PPAP approvals

4.8.1: Tooling Development Phase

The tooling development phase involved three
primary focus areas. They were:
?
Release PO for tooling after approval
from finance team
?
Tooling development
?
First Article of inspection and approvals
from quality team
These activities were successfully completed for
the escutcheon project and this enabled us to
move to the next section where we estimate the
final productivity calculations.
Figure 4.10: Ideas and Cost Analysis List
4.8.2 DVT Testing:
4.7: Recommendation / Presentation phase
The processes followed in the presentation
phase are below:

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A thorough testing was conducted in order to

analyze the performance of the modified

Application of VA/VE principles to

Electro- mechanical Keypad Locks

handleset and the product cleared all the test

requirements with flying colors.
1.
The product satisfactorily met all
strength requirements of the handleset locks as
per ANSI/BHMA 156.5
2.
All the electronics concept was proven in
the keypad locks and the management
Thus, all the tests done on proposed concept
was successfully completed and exceeded the
existing production concept.
Important note:
The mechanical portion of the project has
moved into the audit phase after successful DVT
testing.
As the new design is unique, electronic circuitry
will undergo rigorous testing which is currently in
progress.
4.8.2: Pilot run and PPAP Approvals:
The new escutcheon design was successfully
completed the PPAP deliverables and pilot runs
in Ensenada, Mexico manufacturing location.
Thus all the necessary set of activities required
towards implementation phase is complete on
mechanical ideas. The final and most important
phase of the VAVE process is Audit Phase.

?
Celebrate the launch
?
Document all the learning's from the
project.
4.9.1: Finalize the productivity savings.
In this section, we have provided the productivity
savings benefit from the concept.
Total Material and Process Cost of existing lock
$A
Total Material and Process Cost of the proposed
concept $ B
Amount saved per product for a specific finish
(A-B)
Annual Volume of the Lock - C
Productivity savings per annum = $ 625,262
Thus, through rigorous VAVE exercise, we have
generated a productivity savings of $625,262
per year from the project. These savings has
helped us to improve the margin of our electromechanical lock.
4.9.2: Final design review and launch
We have presented the complete analysis report
and presentation to the entire cross functional
team for final design review and approval. The
team approved the project to move into
production.
4.9.3: Project Implementation in production

4.9: Audit Phase

The audit phase involves the set of activities
listed below:
Review the project output with the goals
Review the productivity savings/financial benefit
to the customer/management
Make an audit report and ensure compliance
Final review from the team (Approvals from
marketing, engineering, manufacturing and
finance team)
?Project implementation in production

The project is in final implementation stages and

is in progress.
Pre-Audit - Estimated Productivity savings per
annum (Before Launch) = $ 625,262

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Application of VA/VE principles to

Electro- mechanical Keypad Locks

Figure 4.11: CAM handleset lock (Production

Sample)
4.9.5: Document the Learning:
a.
The project provided us a unique VAVE
experience which enabled the engineers from
both mechanical and electronics platform to
work together and reap huge benefits from the
exercise.
b.
This learning should definitely be
extended across to other electro-mechanical
lock products
5.CONCLUSION
We had done well on achieving the target goal
set during the earlier phase of the project:
Productivity savings from the project: We have
realized a productivity savings of $ 625,262 per
year. This improved the margin of the product
substantially.
VAVE association on the project: The new design
has significantly optimized the hardware design,
reduced the power consumption, enabled part
count reduction, assisted in process
improvement, enhanced the value for the
customer and generated considerable
productivity savings for the company.
Major positives:
a.
Effective Quality: We have not
compromised on the quality of the product and

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a.the new product has successfully met the

necessary design specifications.
b.Productivity Savings: Changed the material
from Brass forged to Zinc die cast. Thus creating
better material savings.
c.Redesign of Electronics board: Design changes
on the electronics circuitry not only enabled us to
realize good productivity savings but reduced the
PCB board space by nearly 30%. This resulted in
a relatively more compact lock than the existing
production part.
Hence, this project has provided customer a
value-for-money product and enabled the
company to reap benefits.

FAST Diagramming A powerful

tool for Systematic Planning
Rajan Nagre, CVS, FINVEST
Presented at 26th INVEST International Conference, Mumbai, December 2010

Abstract
Function analysis and Function Analysis
System Technique (FAST) diagramming is core of
Value Engineering. In fact these are the two
areas which differentiate Value Engineering
from other management techniques.
This article illustrates an example of using
FAST diagram for planning purpose. It was
successfully used during planning of the 26th
INVEST International Conference on Value
Engineering in December 2010, where this
paper was presented.

Introduction
Indian Value Engineering Society (INVEST) is
managed by dedicated working or retired
professionals from various industries. These are
the ones who have ardent faith in the strength of
Value Engineering and have witnessed or
demonstrated successful use of this technique, in
a variety of applications. INVEST undertakes
activities focused on popularizing and
institutionalizing Value Engineering for the
benefit of society in general.
Activities of INVEST are divided in 4 zones viz.
East, West, North and South zone. Each zone is
supported by chapters managing regional
activities. INVEST National conference is hosted
by each zone in rotation.
Year 2010 turned out to be the more dynamic
year for the Western Zonal Council of Indian
Value Engineering Society. There was change in
guard in the office bearers. It was tough task for
the new faces to plan and host the international
conference in short time span with limited
exposure to Value Engineering practices. But the
office bearers accepted this challenge with
support of 2 experienced CVS amongst the
team.

Study Objective
Conference
Theme, Dates and Location
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to tocome
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with a international
solution to
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overcome
problem
of slurry outflow.
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announced
in Aug 2010.
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The
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discussed
and proposed
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of engineers
INVEST-WZC.
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wasfrom
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to all
departments
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Ltd.
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a
chapter and of
zonal
office
bearers of
INVEST
balanced
multidisciplinary
team
and
the
study
confirm the dates and select the conference
was
conducted on 21st and 22nd June, 2012 at
theme.
Sobha Academy, Jakkur.
The zonal councils and chapter offices
confirmed
the proposed
dates of 17th and 18th

VE JOB PLAN
Dec 2010 and conference theme was frozen as
Systematic
ValuePhase
Engineering: Soul of
1.1
Orientation
Innovation.
Venue
proposed
was Mumbai, the
Team Selection
financial
capital
of
India.
A well balanced team with engineers from all
relevant fields was selected to conduct the VE
Conference
Planning
study.
The list
of participants is provided
herewith.
Planning an international conference is not a
mean task,
for the new
office
bearers.
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(Sobha
organizations,
spare a chunk
of(Sobha
time for the
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Senior
Projects
activities of INVEST.
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Rajan
Nagre,
CVS,
Engineer
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(Head, Research and Development, Tokheim
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many details
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monitoring.
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included
responsibilities
and
TeamFacilitator:
Facilitator: Soumya
SoumyaSS
Team
time frame. Conference Committee comprising
of Mr. S. M. Katti, Mr. P. S. Mashelkar, CVS, Mr. R.
N.
Nagre,
Mr.
Anil Dadhich-Membar and
Table
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project
team
Mr. S. M. Agrawal, CVS was formed and several
actions were triggered using FAST diagram and
action list, which was shared by Mr. Nagre with
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FAST Diagramming A powerful

tool for Systematic Planning

Conference Committee and office bearers of

INVEST-WZC. Responsibilities were defined.
Technical committee was formed to evaluate
papers.
INVEST National President Mr. S. C. Sarkar
reviewed the INVEST International Conference
planning, with Conference Committee from
INVEST-WZC. He was delighted to see the FAST
diagram being applied for conference
planning.
Office bearers from other chapters and zonal
councils extended whole hearted support to the
Conference Committee of INVEST-WZC and
shared responsibilities for various activities to
make the conference a grand success.

Results and Benefits

A Customer Oriented FAST diagram is based
on strong logic and keeps focus on the task to be
achieved. It identifies all functions necessary to
achieve the intended task. While doing this, also
addresses supporting functions necessary to
assure convenience & dependability and satisfy
& attract user.
Functions, from the Customer Oriented FAST
Diagram was translated in to the list of actions.
This resulted in meticulous planning and
execution of conference with minimal
manpower, time and other resources.
In addition to office and outside meetings, teleconferencing was used to address element of
time and different geographical locations.
Regular reviews helped in initiating timely
corrective actions.
To summarize benefits, the Customer Oriented
FAST diagram:
Created a road map for conference planning
and execution
Involved people including delegates,
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dignitaries, volunteers and hotel personnel

besides INVEST office bearers.
Created good understanding amongst
Conference Committee and other significant
officials involved.
Highlighted key functions to ensure convenience
and satisfaction of all
Once again set an example for good team
working
Develop a winning spirit
llustrated an example of how Value Engineering
can be successfully used as a powerful planning
tool

Conclusion
Customer Oriented FAST diagram for the
26th INVEST International Value Engineering
Conference 2010 had achieved the purpose of
creating a road map for systematic planning and
execution. It set an example of how FAST
diagram from Value Engineering can be
successfully used for planning purpose.

FAST Diagramming A powerful

tool for Systematic Planning

4.2 Scoring of alternatives:

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Value Management Exhibition

in Jamshedpur
Kasidih High School Conducts 2 Day Value Management
Mela
Following a drive to expose school children to VM
concept, Kashidih High school, Jamshedpur formed
a Value Management club, under students-teachers
partnership. The club organised a VM Mela on 21st &
22nd Dec. '12 in the school premises. The Mela was
organised under the banner of INVEST-EZC, with the
great effort of Mr Abhay Kant (Associate- Marketing,
INVEST). M/s AK Mukhopadhyay (Administrator-ICB),
Alok Ghosal (VP-Marketing & Communication),
Indranil Mazumdar (ex. Secretary-EZC) and Amit
Ghosah (Jt. Treasurer-EZC) attended the
Mela.. Mrs.Meeta Jakhanwal ,Principal,Kasidih
School,made interim effort to establish Value
Management Club in the School. Mrs.Lalita
Parsuraman,Moderator,VM Club, headed the team
and came up with different innovative ideas which
made the event successful.Utility, Economic aspect,
Durability of the things made of waste was given due
importance. The basic objective of value
management exhibitionto save cost of any product
and increase value in the existing one was explicit in
every thing made (discarded articles like plastic
bottles, jerry cans, old balls, old jeans, broken roller
skates got a new grab. Piggy banks, flower pots, pen
holder, feeding bottles for puppies, sound system and
to name it many more.

Participation of students in the exhibition

Teachers who made untiring effort to make this event

successful are:
Mr. Kurshid Khan.
Mr. Sumit Srivastva.
Mrs.Geeta Rani.
The participants of value management exhibition are :
1. Suraj Adhikari.
President.
2 Neha Kumari.
V. President.
3. Tapesh Jha.
Secretary.
4. Ankita Sonkar
Member.
5. Sneha Kumari.
Do
6. Ayesha Anjum.
Do
7. Sweety Kumari.
Do
8. Farheen Shahadat.
Do
8. Raghuvir Prasad.
Do.
9. Santhosh Sharma
Do
10. Prakash Birua.
Do
11. Sourav Kumar
Do
12. Sunny Prasad.
Do
13. Aman Kumar.
Do
14. Kumar Rohit.
Do
15. Abhishek Kr.Singh
Do
16. Sahil Kr. Singh
Do
17. Krishna Kr. Tiwary.
Do
18. Mohit Kuimar
Do
19. Afreen
Do
20. I.V.S.Manish.
Do
21. I.Puja
Do

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Children showcasing products made out

of waste plastic

Mr.A K Mukhopadhya sharing his views

28th National conference combined with 2nd

Asian Conference of SAVE International (USA)
Conference Theme: Value Engineering-A key
Initiative by Asian Countries for sustainable Growth.
Indian Value Engineering Society (INVEST),
established in 1977 has been serving Indian
organizations for more than two decades, to
improve their profitability through
internationally used, well established, proven
technique of Value Engineering (VE).
INVEST is a registered society, affiliated to Society
o f A m e r i c a n Va l u e E n g i n e e r s ( S AV E
International, U.S.A.)
Every Year INVEST organizes a national
Conference in which experts from various
organizations share their knowledge and
success stories by presenting case studies on VE.
This year Northern Zone of INVEST under the
Chairmanship of Mr S Maitra Chief Operating
Officer (Supply Chain) organized 28th National
conference combined with 2nd Asian
Conference of SAVE International (USA) on the
theme: Value Engineering- A key Initiative by
Asian Countries for sustainable growth.
Conference held at Hotel Radisson Blu Plaza
New Delhi

Mr K Asai Managing Executive Officer & Director

Engineering Maruti Suzuki India Ltd was the
chief guest for inaugural session. Mr Asai
emphasized the need of Value Engineering, to
sustain the business profitability. He also
stressed to the need of benchmarking of
different products and services to remain
competitive in current market scenario.

Mr S Maitra Vice President INVEST & Chief

Operating Officer (Supply Chain Maruti Suzuki
India Ltd welcomed all 423 delegates including
24 Foreign Delegates from Japan, USA,
Germany, Korea, Taiwan and Nepal who
attended the conference, from 197 Indian
industries and education institutions.

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28th National conference combined with 2nd

Asian Conference of SAVE International (USA)

Mr Arvind Pandey-Partner & Director, Boston

Consulting Group added the value to the
conference by presenting different ways to
enhance value of the product to increase
profitability and customer satisfaction, during his
speech as Key Note Speaker.

Mr Arvind Pandey, Partner & Director,

Boston Consulting Group

Inaugural session was graced by all four Zonal

Chairmen of INVEST and Mr SC Sarkar National
President in addition to others distinguished
guest from India and abroad.
During his presentation, National President Mr
SC Sarkar elaborated on the PACE initiative of
INVEST and contribution of INVEST to help
Indian Industries.

Mr S C Sarkar sharing his views

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Following awards were given during the

conference:
Soundram Kannapan Medal was awarded to Mr
Alok Ghosal for delivering highest number of
lectures / sessions, in public forum on Value
Engineering during a period of one year.

Mr Alok Ghosal Receiving Medal from Chief

Guest Mr K Asai MEO & Director Engg. (MSIL)

1st Prize
Handa Golden Key to Maruti Suzuki India Ltd for
Implementing Value Engineering Methodology
across the company at Corporate Level

On behalf of Maruti Team Mr CV Raman

Executive Director and Mr SK Mahindroo Vice
President Engineering receiving the Handa
Trophy & Certificate from the chief guest Mr K
Asai.

28th National conference combined with 2nd

Asian Conference of SAVE International (USA)

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd was awarded the Handa

Golden key for being the best organization
demonstrating the importance of Value
Engineering as an organized corporate activity,
for the year 2011-12.
2nd Prize
Prof. Vasant Rao Trophy to John Deere
Technology Center of India for Implementing
Value Engineering Methodology across the
company at Corporate Level

TATA Motor Jamshedpur Team Receiving award

from Chief Guest Mr K Asai MEO & Dir Engg
(MSIL)

Muthiah Kasi Award was given to M/s Shova

Developers Ltd for being the best organization in
construction & development of infrastructure in
India, which has shown considerable
contribution towards selection of environmentfriendly material at design stage as well as
optimization of cost in construction, while
delivering Value to the Customer.
John Deere Team receiving Trophy from Chief
Guest Mr K Asai MEO & Dir. ENGG (MSIL)

John Deere Technology Center of India was

awarded Prof. Vasant Rao trophy for being the
Second best organization demonstrating the
importance of Value Engineering as an
organized corporate activity, for the year 201112.
Mohta award for the best Value Engineering
project report during 2011-12 was awarded to
M/s Tata Motors Ltd Jamshedpur.
Team from Sobha Developers receiving the
award from Mr Muthiah Kasi

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28th National conference combined with 2nd

Asian Conference of SAVE International (USA)

During the conference 74 technical papers were

presented by the representatives of different
industries including 10 Papers from Foreign
Delegates.
Mr B Bhanot and Dr K Kumar Past President
INVEST and Past Director Engineering Maruti
Suzuki India Ltd were the chief Guest and Guest
of Honor respectively during the valedictory
session and the prizes were given by him to the
winners.
(Chief Executives of Top Indian Industries
participating in Panel Discussion)

Panel Discussion on the conference Theme was

one of the attractions wherein Dr M Tanaka,
Professor from Science University of Tokyo
Japan; Mr Ashwin Kapur, MD Uni product; Mr J
Bolton Executive Vice President SAVE (USA); Mr.
Setsuo Matsuda, CVS SJVE Japan; Mr Sanjay
Labroo, MD Asahi India Glasses; Mr KN Mishra
Ex Vice President Tata Tinplate and Dr Surender
Kapur MD Sona Koyo Steering System Ltd
Participated to discuss and gave lot of ideas to
increase profitability and to sustain the business
in competitive business environment.
First day of the conference was concluded with a
cultural programme and Dinner to all Foreign
Delegates, Invitees and invited top chief
executives of Indian Industries.

Snigdha Rakshit preforming Bharat Natyam

Dance during cultural Evening)

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Mr B Bhanot Chairman (TEDC-BIS). Former

Director ARAI and. Founder Chairman CMVRTSC made his speech as the Chief Guest for
Valedictory Session

Dr K Kumar Past President INVEST & Ex Director

Engineering of MSIL was the Guest of Honor
during valedictory Session.

28th National conference combined with 2nd

Asian Conference of SAVE International (USA)

Three technical papers were adjudged winners

of 1st, 2nd and papers presented during the
conference:

3rd Prize to Shoba Developers Ltd

1st Prize to Ingersoll Rand

Team Sobha Developers receiving the award

from President INVEST & President SKVE Korea

Team Ingersoll Rand receiving the 1st award from

Mr SC Sarkar President-INVEST and Mr J Bolton,
Executive Vice President SAVE International USA

2nd Prize to Maruti Suzuki India Ltd

Mr Harsh Maithani from Maruti receiving the

2nd Award from Mr SC Sarkar President INVEST
and Mr Mr. Setsuo Matsuda, CVS SJVE Japan;

Conference was
concluded by Mr
Ajay Sharma, Vice
C h a i r m a n
INVEST-NZC, by
giving vote of
thanks to all
participants from
India & abroad
and to all who
were the part of
organizing such a

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Workshop in Jain College

Value
programme
for the
Jain
Three Management
technical papers
were adjudged
winners
College,
Jamshedpur
of 1st, 2nd
and papers presented during the
conference:
A 2 hour session on Value Management was
organised
the students
1st Prize tofor
Ingersoll
Rand and the faculty of Jain
College, Jamshedpur on 6th Oct. '12. About
200 participant, including a large number of
faculty attended the programme, which was
conducted by Mr. Alok Ghosal, CVS-Life and
assisted by Mr Abhay Kant. Mr. Amit, Director
inaugurated the programme.
A media coverage was made for motivating the
students fraternity to embrace VM for the benefit
of self and the society, as well.

2nd Prize to Maruti Suzuki India Ltd

Mr. Alok Ghosal conducting the session

A section of the participants

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List of AVS

3rd Prize to Shoba Developers Ltd

INVEST BOARD

INVAVE Editorial Board

S. K. Khanna (Ex. Tata Steel) - Chairman
Members
A. K. Mukhopadhyaya, CVS (Ex-Tata Motors)
A. K. Ghosh, (Tata Steel) CVS, Jamshedpur
R Chandrashekar, TCS (IES) Bangalore
S. M. Agrawal (L&T), CVS, Mumbai
Ajay Sharma (Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.)
R. K. Gupta (L&T), Mysore
P. S. Mashelkar, CVS, Mumbai
Rajen Nagre, CVS, Mumbai

Editor-in-Chief
Alok Ghosal, CVS (Tata Steel)

Publisher
Indian Value Engineering Society. INVAVE
is published quarterly by the Indian Value
Engineering Society and is distributed
nationally.

INVAVE Deadlines
Contributions to INVAVE are welcome.
Material for INVAVE must be received
atleast six weeks in advance of the issue
date. Deadlines do not apply to technical
papers. Material selected will be at the
Editorial Board's discretion.

Subscriptions
Yearly rate is Rs. 200 including mailing
charges. Members of INVEST will receive
free copies of the journal.

Address
Editor-in-Chief, INVAVE
Centre for Excellence
Room No. 17, C. H. Area (East)

INDIAN VALUE ENGINEERING SOCIETY

National Council for 2012-13
National President

Immediate Past President

Mr. S. C Sarkar
Ex-Vice President
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
Coimbatore
E-mail : scsarkar@yahoo.com
Mobile : 09007168510

Dr. K. Kumar
Advisor (Engg). Maruti Suzuki
India Ltd.
Palam Gurgaon Road, Gurgaon
E-mail : kkumar@maruti.co.in
Mob. : 09811032063

(Vice President - Administration)

Mr. R. K. Gupta
Sr. DGM, L&T Limited
Mysore Works, Mysore - 570018
Ph. : 0821-402561
E-mail : guptark@myw.Itindia.com

(Vice-Presidents)
Mr. Rohit Mehta, GM
Chairman, INVEST-SZC
L&T Limited, KIADB
Industrial Area
Mysore Works

Mr. S. Maitra
Chairman, INVEST-NZC
Executive Director
Supply Chain
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
Palam Gurgaon Rd.
Gurgaon
E-mail : S.Maitra@maruti.co.in

Mr. Sriram G. V.
Chairman, INVEST-EZC
G.M. (PP, SP & ICR)
Tata Motors Ltd., Jamshedpur
E-mail :sriramgv@tatamotors.com
Mobile : 09234500497
Mr. Nitin K. Tikle
G.M., IMCR Mahindra & Mahindra
Mumbai
E-mail :
Mobile : 09987394455

Jamshedpur - 831 001India.

INVEST ZONAL

Mr. Paramjit S. Chadha

Secretary, INVEST-NZC
Bosch Chassis Systems India Ltd.
Gurgaon - 122 050
E-mail : paramjit.chadha@rbic.co.in

Mrs. Anita Lukose

Secretary, INVEST-SZC
Sobha Developers Ltd. Bangalore
Mobile : 09980930053

Mobile : 09810152023

E-mail

Mr. S. M. Katti
Secretary - INVEST (WZC)
CWCM Cell - Aditya Birla, Ahura Center
Andheri (East)
Mumbai

Mobile-9822067358

Mrs. Mukta Srivastava

Secretary, INVEST-EZC
C/o Room No. 17, Centre for Excellence
Jubilee Road, C. H. Area, Jamshedpur - 831001
Ph. : 0657-2223303 Fax : 0657-2232878
E-mail : mukta.srivastava@tatamotors.com

Mob. : 09234640554

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