SAMI VE LLC is a facilitation company founded in 1973 that specializes in value method processes and lean technologies. They have experience leading groups in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, retail, and management. One example project involved helping a railcar manufacturer identify opportunities to generate $1 million in savings per study event. Another project was performing a value study for a roadway realignment project with railroad impacts that helped address political issues and added value to the project.

1. Facilitation
Founded in 1973, SAMI VE LLC (formerly Systematic Analytic
Methods and Innovations) has been serving clients worldwide.
We specialize in Value Method Processes and Lean Technologies.
Our value consultants have experience leading groups in virtually
every industry and project type.
Clients
Governments Private Industry
- Federal - Manufacturing
- State - Construction
- County - Retail
- Municipal - Management
Example Projects Typical Activities
Railcar Manufacturer Selection Activities
After helping the client identify initial opportunities, we helped them Assistance in project and team selection
generate a plan of action for the timing of events and implementation of activities.
the study results. Each study event we conducted has currently generated a
verified average of one million per year per event and any implementing Preliminary Analysis
costs were recovered either immediately or within the first year. Generation of preliminary analysis and
production of graphical and other
The results of the studies and the fact documents to assist the team.
that the savings and product
improvements continue indefinitely has Facilitation
helped this manufacturer turn around Facilitation of team efforts using value
their company in spite of raising costs. processes and the value process job
Further, as the company has seen the plan.
benefits, more of the people are now
using the process events to drive even Post Team Efforts
more ongoing profitable changes. Assistance in decisions, ensuring
implementation, monitoring, verification,
Roadway Realignment with Railroad Impacts and reporting.
The Wadsworth Bypass affects a huge number of historic, city, county, state,
Federal, business, commuter, and other interests. Due to the political issues, Post Team Review Options
the value study was performed at the Environmental Assessment phase. The Help client identify more opportunities.
study produced cost, engineering, time, and coordinating improvements,
and has been nominated for an award by AASHTO (American Association
of State Highway Transportation Officials) due to its success for adding value SAMI VE LLC
to the project and in bringing together many diverse interests.
11 Locations
Nationwide
To Serve You
Colorado
PO Box 150242
Lakewood, CO 80215-0242
303-674-6900
Western Pennsylvania
261 Hines Rd
Polk, PA 16342
Value Engineering Value Analysis (301) 591-1745
& Lean Systems Analysis Specialists Main FAX (720) 554-7678
http://www.samive.com