Value Analysis & Firearms
A simple way of looking at the term value analysis is to say it is a method by which you can determine the usefulness of a product for your application, vs the cost of the product . In manufacturing it is used to look at the cost vs value of all aspects of the product your making.
The idea is to evaluate the cost of each component of the product with cost reduction as the goal.
Example: For those familiar with the Mossberg 500 series shotguns, there is an annoying little problem with breakage of the plastic safety button. The change from metal to plastic was most certainly made as a cost reduction decision by Mossberg.
This decision would have been made under a "value analysis" proposal where it was determined that the reduction in mfg. cost would justify or off-set any changes in the quality or performance of the product. (in this case someone might have made the incorrect choice in my opinion)
So how does that relate to me you ask ? Well , I think I just gave you one example .
To be as clear as I can in making the point however, It is my belief that you can use value analysis to your anvantage as a consumer/purchaser of firearms. Wether you like it or not, it effects the product you buy in one way or another. Understanding how, is one of the keys to making good choices when you lay down your hard earned cash.
Both value analysis of the product itself and analysis of your needs/wants is important and should mean something to you. Let me present a couple thoughts on why and let you determine some others:
1.) The product itself :
Makes no difference who the manufacturer, or what the cost , there are good guns, and not so good guns, that have been made. The degree to which this exists falls into several catigories. (here is three)
a.) The design of the product
b.) The quality of materials
c.) The quality of the manufacturing.
When choosing a particular gun all three of these should be considered.
2.) Personal preferance & performance needs:
What are your needs & wants as well as your expectations and budget..
Here is where costs can be a factor, as well as personal desires and fit . (here is three)
a.) What caliber or gauge
b.) What type action
c.) Cost
There of course is more that can be added. (and talked about) I started this simply as a thought process and not as a specific guide . If there is interest I will follow up with some additional thoughts regarding specifics.
A simple way of looking at the term value analysis is to say it is a method by which you can determine the usefulness of a product for your application, vs the cost of the product . In manufacturing it is used to look at the cost vs value of all aspects of the product your making.
The idea is to evaluate the cost of each component of the product with cost reduction as the goal.
Example: For those familiar with the Mossberg 500 series shotguns, there is an annoying little problem with breakage of the plastic safety button. The change from metal to plastic was most certainly made as a cost reduction decision by Mossberg.
This decision would have been made under a "value analysis" proposal where it was determined that the reduction in mfg. cost would justify or off-set any changes in the quality or performance of the product. (in this case someone might have made the incorrect choice in my opinion)
So how does that relate to me you ask ? Well , I think I just gave you one example .
To be as clear as I can in making the point however, It is my belief that you can use value analysis to your anvantage as a consumer/purchaser of firearms. Wether you like it or not, it effects the product you buy in one way or another. Understanding how, is one of the keys to making good choices when you lay down your hard earned cash.
Both value analysis of the product itself and analysis of your needs/wants is important and should mean something to you. Let me present a couple thoughts on why and let you determine some others:
1.) The product itself :
Makes no difference who the manufacturer, or what the cost , there are good guns, and not so good guns, that have been made. The degree to which this exists falls into several catigories. (here is three)
a.) The design of the product
b.) The quality of materials
c.) The quality of the manufacturing.
When choosing a particular gun all three of these should be considered.
2.) Personal preferance & performance needs:
What are your needs & wants as well as your expectations and budget..
Here is where costs can be a factor, as well as personal desires and fit . (here is three)
a.) What caliber or gauge
b.) What type action
c.) Cost
There of course is more that can be added. (and talked about) I started this simply as a thought process and not as a specific guide . If there is interest I will follow up with some additional thoughts regarding specifics.
