SIST EN 17952:2024

Value management - Function analysis, basic characteristics: Requirements and guidance for implementation and achieving deliverables

General
The purpose of this document is to provide effective support to any person or entity wishing to improve its effectiveness in its activities in the definition, development and/or the realization of any action or project.
Function Analysis involves and relies upon a way of thinking, based on a continuous process, with a dedicated team that encourages the search for the goal and the need to be fulfilled, before looking for ways to achieve it that applies at any level and in any process.
Function Analysis (FA) firstly, defines the objective in a concise and clearly expressed way, independent of any solution, and secondly, provides support and assistance in the process to effectively achieve the defined need. FA activities supports enhanced teamwork, assists in gaining a consensus agreement and collaboration in the collective pursuit of the chosen goal.
Function Analysis was linked to Value Analysis, Value Engineering and Value Management. Today Function Analysis has become a stand-alone method and is used by many disciplines such, for example, as concurrent or simultaneous engineering, systems engineering and risk management. The practice of Function Analysis shall meet specific requirements to ensure the validity of the expected results and ensure their use in the intended usage context. Function Analysis is a fundamental component in assisting in the optimum performance of organizations, allowing the pursuit of opportunities while identifying and significantly reducing threats throughout the life cycle and beyond.
This document separately establishes the process requirements applicable to deliverables expected from the Function Analysis. Firstly, Functional Need Analysis and secondly the Technical Function Analysis. The Technical Function Analysis (with the product related functions) has to endeavour to fulfil all the user related functions identified from the Functional Need Analysis.
0.2   Function Analysis at the heart of Management
For any management activity it is imperative to differentiate systematically the two distinct areas, in one area, the goal to be achieved (the objective), and in the other area, the way to achieve it (the means and resources, the process or the solution).
Function Analysis, with its two distinct areas, provides an effective and strong methodological support at any level and in any field, when dealing with challenges of whatever complexity. It could be used for example, in strategy planning, business and project management, product and market development, or in any process of problem solving. It provides you with the opportunity to improve the performance of your organization.
It is important to have in mind, for any project or action, that the quality of the result or answer will be at best as good as the question or the quality of the definition of the proposed action.
For example, Function Analysis is fundamental, in many ways a formal requirement of any Value Management approach, Value Analysis or Value Engineering action.
0.3   Contributions for the different users of the standard
The Function Analysis approach can assist the different users in clarifying, understanding and helping to define and resolve problems of any nature in an organization. Function Analysis assists in interrogating and challenging in two areas, firstly by clarifying the goal to be achieved and need to be met (Functional Need Analysis), and secondly, searching, researching and establishing the best solution to the identified need and goal (Technical Function Analysis).
The benefits from effectively applying Functional Need Analysis include:
-   the identification or description, in a concise language, without any ambiguity, the need to be satisfied for a given study subject (the aim to be reached);
-   the assurance of improved communication between everyone in the team involved in the project, within a common vision, free from unnecessary specialist jargon.
The benefits of the Technical Function [...]

Value Management - Funktionsanalyse, grundlegende Merkmale

Management par la Valeur - Analyse Fonctionnelle, caractéristiques fondamentales : Exigences et recommandations pour la mise en œuvre et la réalisation des livrables

Le domaine d’application de l’Analyse Fonctionnelle a évolué depuis sa première application pour devenir, aujourd’hui, un élément de support effectif pour tout type de projet (ou produit), accompagnant tout processus de définition et de développement d’une action.
Le présent document s’applique en principe à tous les secteurs d’activité et à tous les types de projets ou de produits, physiques ou immatériels (par exemple, les services, les processus, les organisations, les stratégies, les tactiques, les buts et les objectifs). Il peut s’appliquer dans le cadre de relations entre des partenaires externes (entre un client et ses fournisseurs) ou internes (entre deux entités d’une même organisation par exemple).
L’objectif de toute activité professionnelle, privée ou publique, est de pouvoir proposer à ses clients internes ou externes et aux utilisateurs une proposition efficace et compétitive.
Le « produit » peut être n’importe quel type de système ou service, plus ou moins complexe, pendant tout ou partie de son cycle de vie (et au-delà). Il convient que le « produit » satisfasse à un besoin identifié, qui constitue la base d’un développement concerté par des partenaires internes et/ou externes.
Le but est de disposer de la « meilleure proposition », c’est-à-dire celle qui satisfait aux attentes des différents clients, utilisateurs et autres parties prenantes sélectionnées impliquées.
La présente norme constitue un document de référence pour tout acteur souhaitant déployer ou devant mettre en œuvre une Analyse Fonctionnelle (l’initiateur peut se trouver à n’importe quel niveau de l’organisation, tant qu’il est impliqué dans la définition ou les conditions d’exploitation du produit durant son cycle de vie complet).
Elle s’adresse également à toute personne désireuse de comprendre les enjeux et les avantages d’un tel mode de travail afin d’en faire la promotion. La présente norme définit également les règles et conditions de mise en œuvre de l’approche et des méthodes associées et fournit aux formateurs un cadre solide d’enseignement.
L’approche de l’Analyse Fonctionnelle peut apporter un bénéfice à tous les types d’organisations, y compris les entreprises. L’Analyse Fonctionnelle peut également être utilisée pour mener une réflexion personnelle sur des tâches de quelques taille et nature que ce soit.
Pour présenter ses conditions de mise en œuvre et de développement, le document :
-   précise les intérêts et les domaines d’application de l’Analyse Fonctionnelle ;
-   présente les différentes situations dans lesquelles l’Analyse Fonctionnelle est mise en œuvre selon les domaines d’application, en appui de projets de tous types et de toutes tailles ;
-   décrit les méthodes, les exigences associées et les outils nécessaires à sa mise en œuvre :
-   Analyse Fonctionnelle du Besoin (appui du processus de définition des objectifs et du but à atteindre) ;
-   Analyse Fonctionnelle Technique (appui des processus de conception ou de recherche et évaluation des solutions) et leurs fonctionnements combinés ;
-   spécifie un processus (AFB et AFT) de nature créative qui, conformément aux objectifs fixés, peut parfois être itératif pour élaborer la « meilleure » proposition ;
-   énonce, pour l’Analyse Fonctionnelle du Besoin (AFB), les exigences AFB relatives aux résultats (livrables) attendus de sa mise en œuvre pour établir l’Expression Fonctionnelle du Besoin (EFB). Ces derniers peuvent servir de base pour assurer une compréhension des besoins globaux du marché, une représentation caractérisée des fonctions de service, des contraintes et des interfa

Upravljanje vrednosti - Analiza funkcij, osnovne značilnosti: Zahteve in navodila za izvajanje in doseganje rezultatov

Namen tega dokumenta je zagotoviti učinkovito podporo za vsako osebo ali subjekt, ki želi izboljšati svojo učinkovitost pri aktivnostih opredelitve, razvoja in/ali realizacije katerega koli dejanja ali projekta.
Analiza funkcij vključuje in se sklicuje na način razmišljanja, temelječ na neprekinjenem procesu, s predano ekipo, ki spodbuja iskanje cilja in potrebe, ki jih je treba izpolniti, še pred iskanjem načinov za dosego tega cilja, ki se uporablja na kateri koli ravni in v katerem koli procesu.
Analiza funkcij (FA) opredeljuje cilj na jedrnat in jasno izražen način, neodvisno od rešitev, ter zagotavlja podporo in pomoč v postopku za učinkovito izpolnitev opredeljene potrebe. Aktivnosti analize funkcij izboljšujejo timsko delo ter pomagajo zagotoviti soglasje in sodelovanje pri skupnem prizadevanju za izpolnitev želenega cilja.
Analiza funkcij je bila nekoč povezana z vrednostno analizo, vrednostnim inženiringom in upravljanjem vrednosti. V današnjem času je analiza funkcij samostojna metoda in se uporablja v številnih disciplinah, kot so sočasni inženiring, sistemski inženiring in obvladovanje tveganj. V praksi mora analiza funkcij izpolnjevati posebne zahteve za zagotovitev veljavnosti pričakovanih rezultatov in njihove uporabe v kontekstu predvidene uporabe. Analiza funkcij je temeljni element pomoči za optimalno delovanje organizacij, ki omogoča iskanje priložnosti ob prepoznavanju in znatnem zmanjševanju nevarnosti v celotnem življenjskem ciklu in izven njega.
Ta dokument ločeno določa zahteve glede procesov, ki se uporabljajo za rezultate, ki se pričakujejo pri analizi funkcij – to sta funkcionalna analiza potreb in tehnična analiza funkcij. Tehnična analiza funkcij (s funkcijami, povezanimi z izdelkom) si mora prizadevati za izpolnitev vseh funkcij, povezanih z uporabnikom, opredeljenih s funkcionalno analizo potreb.
0.2   Analiza funkcij v središču upravljanja
Pri posameznih aktivnostih upravljanja je nujno sistematično razlikovanje med dvema področjema: prvo je cilj, ki ga je treba doseči (namen), drugo pa način doseganja tega cilja (sredstva in viri, proces ali rešitev).
Z dvema različnima področjema analiza funkcij ob soočenju z izzivi različne kompleksnosti zagotavlja učinkovito in močno metodološko podporo na vseh ravneh in področjih uporabe. Uporablja se lahko na primer pri načrtovanju strategije, poslovnem in projektnem vodenju, razvoju izdelkov in trga ali v katerem koli procesu reševanja težav. Zagotavlja priložnost za izboljšanje uspešnosti lastne organizacije.
Pri vsakem projektu ali dejanju je pomembno upoštevati, da bo kakovost rezultata ali odgovora v najboljšem primeru tako dobra kot vprašanje oziroma kakovost definicije predlaganega dejanja.
Analiza funkcij je na primer bistvenega pomena – in v številnih pogledih formalna zahteva – vsakega pristopa upravljanja vrednosti, vrednostne analize ali dejanja vrednostnega inženiringa.
0.3   Prispevki za različne uporabnike standarda
Pristop analize funkcij je lahko različnim uporabnikom v pomoč pri pojasnjevanju, razumevanju ter opredelitvi inreševanju kakršnih koli težav v organizaciji. Analiza funkcij je v pomoč pri pridobivanju podatkov in izzivih na dveh področjih: z razjasnitvijo cilja, ki ga je treba doseči, in potrebe, ki jo je treba izpolniti (funkcionalna analiza potreb), ter z iskanjem, raziskovanjem in vzpostavitvijo najboljše rešitve za opredeljeno potrebo in cilj (tehnična analiza funkcij).
Prednosti učinkovite uporabe funkcionalne analize potreb so:
–   jedrnata in nedvoumna opredelitev ali opis potrebe, ki jo je treba izpolniti za dani predmet študije (cilj, ki ga je treba doseči);
–   izboljšanje komunikacije med člani ekipe, ki sodelujejo pri projektu, znotraj skupne vizije, brez nepotrebnega strokovnega žargona.
Prednosti tehnične analize funkcij [...]

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 30-May-2023
• Publication Date: 09-Jun-2024
• ICS: 03.100.40 - Research and development
• Technical Committee: I13 - Imaginarni 13
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 10-Jun-2024
• Due Date: 15-Aug-2024
• Completion Date: 10-Jun-2024
• Ref Project: EN 17952:2024 - Value Management - Function Analysis: Basic characteristics, requirements and guidance for implementation

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2024
Upravljanje vrednosti - Analiza funkcij, osnovne značilnosti: Zahteve in navodila
za izvajanje in doseganje rezultatov
Value management - Function analysis, basic characteristics: Requirements and
guidance for implementation and achieving deliverables
Value Management - Funktionsanalyse, grundlegende Merkmale
Management par la Valeur - Analyse Fonctionnelle, caractéristiques fondamentales :
Exigences et recommandations pour la mise en œuvre et la réalisation des livrables
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 17952:2024
ICS:
03.100.40 Raziskave in razvoj Research and development
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 17952
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
June 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 03.100.40
English Version
Value Management - Function Analysis: Basic
characteristics, requirements and guidance for
implementation
Management par la valeur - Analyse Fonctionnelle: Value Management - Funktionenanalyse: Grundlegende
caractéristiques fondamentales, exigences et Merkmale, Anforderungen und Leitlinien für die
recommandations pour la mise en œuvre Umsetzung
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms . 9
4 Function Analysis overview . 14
4.1 Context for Function Analysis . 14
4.2 Function Analysis: a system approach . 15
4.3 Function Analysis with its two distinct areas . 16
4.3.1 General. 16
4.3.2 Functional Need Analysis . 19
4.3.3 Technical Function Analysis . 20
4.4 Essential conditions for successful Function Analysis . 21
4.4.1 Essential Conditions for success . 21
4.4.2 Roles and contributions of the involved people . 21
4.5 Function Thinking . 22
5 Application of Function Analysis . 22
5.1 General. 22
5.2 Level of analysis . 23
5.2.1 General. 23
5.2.2 Top Management level of the organization: Vision and Strategy . 23
5.2.3 Management level . 23
5.2.4 Operational level . 24
5.2.5 Day-to-Day Management . 24
5.3 Integrating with other Disciplines . 24
5.3.1 Risk management and Dependability . 24
5.3.2 Sourcing and Procurement . 25
5.3.3 Systems and Software Engineering . 25
5.3.4 Innovation Management . 25
5.3.5 Organization corporate social responsibility . 26
6 Requirements for effective application of Function Analysis . 26
6.1 General. 26
6.2 Scope study. 27
6.3 Identify functions and constraints . 28
6.4 Organize the functions . 30
6.5 Characterize the functions . 30
6.6 Prioritizing the functions . 31
6.7 Estimating efficiency of potential solutions . 31
7 Requirements applicable to Function Analysis deliverables. 32
7.1 General. 32
7.2 Requirements applicable to Functional Need Analysis (FNA) deliverables . 32
7.2.1 General. 32
7.2.2 Study Scope . 32
7.2.3 Description of the overall need. 33
7.2.4 Search for identification and description of functions . 34
7.2.5 Contribution to the definition and validation of the solution . 37
7.2.6 Use of Functional Need Analysis. 39
7.3 Requirements applicable to Technical Function Analysis (TFA) deliverables . 39
7.3.1 General . 39
7.3.2 Expected contributions . 39
7.3.3 Study Scope . 40
7.3.4 Description of the need to be satisfied . 40
7.3.5 Description of functions . 40
7.3.6 Contribution to the definition and validation of the solution . 43
7.3.7 Use of Function Analysis for market testing and Competitive Advantage . 46
Annex A (informative) Guidance applicable to the approach and methods of Function
Analysis . 48
Bibliography . 57

European foreword
This document (EN 17952:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 279 “Value
management, value analysis, function analysis”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2024, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2024.
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Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Introduction
This document sets out requirements for Function Analysis (FA). FA is used to define and validate
needs, prioritize requirements, assess performance, stimulate innovation, guide design and support
procurement and inform decisions to use, reuse, and recycle parts and products.
FA provides people in different fields of application with a proven method for defining needs,
developing an offer, improving purchases, contracting a partnership or increasing the efficiency of
activities. FA is a process that describes completely the functions and their relationships which are
systematically characterized, classified and evaluated.
0.1 General
The purpose of this document is to provide effective support to any person or organization wishing to
improve its effectiveness or performance or operational activities and in the definition, development or
the realization of any action or project.
FA makes an effective contribution in fields of quality management (EN ISO 9001), environmental
management systems (EN ISO 14001), configuration management (ISO 10007, EN 9223-100),
dependability management (EN 60300-1), circular economy (EN 62309), systems and software
engineering (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288) and performance management. It is essential for Value Management
(EN 12973) and successful application of a Functional Performance Specification (EN 16271).
FA involves and relies upon a way of thinking, based on a continuous process, with or without a
dedicated team, that encourages the search for the goal and the nee
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