Lesson 09

Function Analysis System Technique

Dr. Inderdeep Singh
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

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 Cost-Function relationship
S.No Component Function B S Cost (Rs) %(cost/total)
1 Lead Make Mark B 0.50 10
2 Wood Protect lead S 1.00 20
3 Metal cap Hold eraser S 0.25 5
4 Eraser Remove marks S 0.75 15 60
5 Shaping of wood Provide grip S 0.50 10
6 Printing Display information S 0.50 10
Profit 1.50 30
Price of pencil= Rs 5/- Total 5.00

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 Functional analysis system technique (FAST)
• Charles Bytheway developed FAST Diagrams in 1964.

• FAST Diagrams are FUNCTION-ORIENTED, not time-oriented.

• FAST permits people with dissimilar technical backgrounds to effectively

communicate and resolve issues that require multi-disciplined considerations.

• FAST builds upon VA by linking the simply expressed, verb-noun functions to

describe complex systems.

• FAST is not an end product or result, but rather a beginning.

FUNCTION ANALYSIS SYSTEM TECHNIQUE – (FAST)

• Visual layout (Tree Diagram) of product’s Functions.

• Starts with the Basic Function, and builds to the right with supporting
or Secondary Functions.

Why do a FAST Diagram?

Understand Functions to be eliminated, or improved, to
deliver Basic Functions

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FUNCTION ANALYSIS SYSTEM TECHNIQUE – (FAST)

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 FUNCTION ANALYSIS SYSTEM TECHNIQUE – (FAST)

Ask How? Secondary Function

Secondary Function
Basic Function Secondary Function
Secondary Function
OR logic
AND logic
Secondary Function Ask Why?

Source: Value Management, J. Kaufman

FUNCTION ANALYSIS SYSTEM TECHNIQUE – (FAST)

FAST Model is complete

Secondary
Function when
Ask How? Customer Needs can be
Secondary Customer Need
Function Mapped to Functions
Basic Customer Need Secondary
Function Function

Customer Need
Secondary Secondary
Function Function
Ask Why?
Customer Need Customer Need
Pencil FAST Diagram
Overhead projector FAST Diagram

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 Benefits of the Function Analysis System
Technique
• Develop a shared understanding of the project
• Identify missing functions.
• Define, simplify and clarify the problem.
• Organize and understand the relationships between
functions.
• Identify the basic function of the project, process or product.
• Improve communication and consensus.
• Stimulate creativity.
Thank You