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? putting a smaller motor inside the shaver to make the shaver run faster. 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.

Explanation:

Value engineering focuses on improving value by either reducing costs while maintaining functionality or enhancing functionality without significantly increasing costs. Using cheaper materials for the cover without affecting overall quality reduces cost (a key aspect of value engineering). A smaller motor to make it run faster may not be logical (smaller doesn't always mean faster in motor - performance relation). Moving manufacturing to a third - party plant is more about outsourcing rather than value engineering. A faster motor to increase shave quality is more about enhancing a feature without the cost - value analysis focus of value engineering.

Answer:

Using cheaper materials for the cover without affecting overall quality.