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Best Value Video Education

Introductory

Introduction to the Performance Based Studies Research Group - 2 min.

This video will introduce the Performance Based Studies Research Group and how we help organizations become more efficient.
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What is Best Value Procurement? - 2 min.

Dr. Kashiwagi discusses the characteristics of Best Value Procurement.
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Best Value Basics

Best Value Overview Video - 5 min.

This video will introduce the 3 main phases of the Best Value Business Model, and provide perspectives on each phase from some of our clients.
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Efficiency and the Blind vs. the Visionary - 11 min.

Dr. Kashiwagi explains the differences between blind and visionary people as related to project management, supply chain management and organizational efficiency.
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Information Measurement Theory Introduction - 5 min.

The Best Value PIPS process was developed around the simplistic concepts of Information Measurement Theory (IMT). This video covers the IMT concepts of "The Event", "Intial Conditions" and "Final Conditions," "Price-Based vs. Performance-Based," and "The Impact of Minimum Standards."
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Best Value Details

Sending the Weekly Risk Report by Email - 4 min.

In our experience, most people do not open the attachment in a weekly risk report email. So the body of the email becomes very important. In this video, Dr. Kenneth Sullivan will review the best way to format the body of the weekly risk report email, and tips on setting up the agenda for the weekly risk meeting or call.
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Pre-Award Phase - 10 min. (3 Parts)

This video provides an overview of the Pre-Award Phase in the Best Value Process including the kickoff meeting, planning and coordinating process, and the summary meeting. This is tailored to vendors that have recently been awarded a Best Value project.
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Weekly Risk Reporting System - 20 min.

This video provides an overview of the Weekly Risk Reporting System in the Best Value Process and provides instructions on completing and submitting the weekly. This is tailored to vendors that have recently been awarded a Best Value project.
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