Question

you create a new type of electric shaver that is lightweight, portable, and holds a longer charge. you want to use value engineering to improve the shaver. which action is an example of value engineering? using cheaper materials for the cover without affecting overall quality. moving manufacturing to a third - party plant. putting a faster motor inside the shaver to increase the quality of a shave. putting a smaller motor inside the shaver to make the shaver run faster.

Explanation:

Value engineering focuses on improving value by either reducing costs while maintaining functionality/quality or enhancing functionality/quality without significant cost increase. Using cheaper materials for the cover without affecting overall quality reduces cost (a key aspect of value engineering). Moving manufacturing to a third - party plant may not directly relate to value engineering as it could be a general outsourcing decision. Putting a faster motor (increasing cost for quality) or a smaller motor (unclear if it truly improves value in terms of cost - functionality balance) may not be as clear - cut examples of value engineering as the first option.

Answer:

Using cheaper materials for the cover without affecting overall quality.