From Value Engineering Expertise to Digital Transformation
VMCoach was founded by Dr.Manfred Ninaus after more than 26 years of helping industrial companies unlock value, reduce costs, and make better decisions.
We combine proven Value Engineering methods with modern AI powered software to help teams collaborate, analyze and deliver measurable results.
Experience, Methodology, Technology.
All working together for your success.
FOUNDER & MANAGEMENT TEAM
Dr.Manfred Ninaus
Dr.Manfred Ninaus is one of the Europe’s leading experts in Value Management and Value Engineering.
Throughout his career he has supported global manufactures, SMEs, and innovation teams identifying cost-saving opportunities, optimizing products, and creating sustainable competitive advantages.
As founder of Valuemanager Ninaus, and VMCoach, he combined decades of consulting expertise with digital innovation to create a platform that enables organizations to execute value engineering projects at scale.
OUR STORY
Build on experience. Driven by purpose.
2000
Starting value engineering projects
2010
Hundred of workshops delivered across industries
2017
Need for a digital collaboration platform identified
2019
VMCoach development begins
Today
One integrated platform for CE/VE and innovation projects
OUR IMPACT
300+
Projects& Customer
Engagements
15%+
Average Savings
Potential
26
Years of industry
expertise
Thousands
Ideas generated
through workshops
SHARING KNOWLEDGE., BUILDING COMMUNITY
Manfred Ninaus is a passionate advocate for Value Management and a frequent speaker at international conferences, industry events, and executive summits.
He is also the founder and host of the Value Manager Summit, an annual event in Graz, Austria, that brings together industry leaders, engineers, purchasers, and innovation experts to exchange knowledge and advance the field of Value Engineering.
We lead global organizations of value management:
SoV - Society of Valuemanagers
The Austrian NVA (National Value Association) for value management / value analysis is based at SoV - Society of Valuemanagers.
IITF
The Austrian NCO (National Certification Organization) for Value Management / Value & Cost Engineering / Value Analysis can be found here.
VMN - Valuemanager Ninaus GmbH
VMN - Valuemanager Ninaus GmbH is the leading consulting company for value management and value engineering in Europe
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Let’s create Value Together
Weather you’re optimizing products, managing costs, or preparing value workshops VMCoach provides the structure, transparency and collaboration your teams need.