Book Review: Innovation on Demand – By Victor Fey and Eugene Rivin

Review by Dr. Jim Bradley James Bradley Ph.D., PE, 6 Sigma Site Leader & Master Black Belt and TRIZ Specialist, International Truck and Engine Corporation Publication Details: Innovation on Demand: New Product Development Using TRIZ by Victor Fey and Eugene … Read More

The Logistic Innovation Approach and The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving

By: Odair Farias

ABSTRACT This paper proposes some strategic ways to logistic innovation through the Russian methodology – “Rechénia Izobretatelskih Zadátchi Theory – Triz” (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving). Assets related to logistic evolution and its definitions, as the … Read More

On Innovation Timing

By: Darrell Mann

Systematic Innovation Ltd, UK E-mail: darrell.mann@systematic-innovation.com

Abstract This paper considers the complex issue of innovation timing. Building on an extensive programme of research and application evidence, the paper outlines the key factors that affect and ultimately … Read More

Report on the “Innovation Through Collaboration” Conference, held at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, Oct. 25-26, 2005.

By: Abram Teplitskiy, and J. Michelle Edwards, Futron Corporation

The “Innovation Through Collaboration” conference organized by NASA, the Houston Technology Center, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, and Rice Alliance was successfully held at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, … Read More

Insourcing Innovation by David Silverstein, Neil DeCarlo, and Michael Slocum Reviewed by: Gaetano Cascini, Ralph Czerepinski, and Jim McMunigal

Book Review: INsourcing Innovation by David Silverstein, Neil DeCarlo, and Michael Slocum. Reviewed by Ruth and Jim McMunigal, Gaetano Cascini, and Ralph Czerepinski.

Editor’s note: Since Michael Slocum is co-editor of The TRIZ Journal and David Silverstein is president of … Read More

Insourcing Innovation by David Silverstein, Neil DeCarlo, and Michael Slocum

Book Review: INsourcing Innovation by David Silverstein, Neil DeCarlo, and Michael Slocum. Reviewed by Ruth and Jim McMunigal, Gaetano Cascini, and Ralph Czerepinski. Editor’s note: Since Michael Slocum is co-editor of The TRIZ Journal and David Silverstein is president of … Read More

Methodology for the Evaluation of the Innovation Level of Products and Processes

By: Noel Leon, Jose Jesus Martinez and Carlos Castillo

Noel Leon, Prof. Dr., noel.leon@itesm.mx (Presenter) José Jesús Martínez, MSc., josemartinez@itesm.mx Carlos Castillo, MSc., carlos.castillo@itesm.mx Center for Innovation of Products and Technology, Tec de Monterrey, (CIDYT, ITESM) Tel. +52 81 81582012, … Read More

Comparison of Innovation Methodologies and TRIZ

By: Gao Changqing, Huang Kezheng, Ma Fei (E-mail address: chq_gao@hotmail.com)

Abstract: Innovation is an eternal topic and has become more and more important in each domain. Many useful innovation methodologies are discussed and studied comprehensively. Based on the comparison and … Read More

A Macro Process Model for Product Innovation Using TRIZ

By: Tan Runhua (rhtan@hebut.edu.cn) (Design Institute for Innovation, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300130, China)

Abstract: The process of product innovation consists of three stages, which are fuzzy front end (FFE), new product development (NPD) and commercialization (COM). Theory of … Read More

Seeking innovation in a Six-Sigma Project by applying TRIZ theory

By: Haiyan Ru, Haibo Ru, HuangChao Haiyan Ru, sindyru@hotmail.com Haibo Ru, browruguard-register@yahoo.com.cn HuangChao, huangchao7628@yahoo.com.cn

Six-Sigma is famous for its rigorous logic based on data, which is also the reason why R&D engineers cast doubts on Six-Sigma: does data give birth … Read More

Rapid Innovation with TRIZ – Part 2 – Using TRIZ symbols and schematics in continuous innovation

By: Shahid S. Ahmed PhD shahid@technoserve.com.au

Abstract: A system of symbols representing classical TRIZ tools and methods is proposed. These basic symbols can be used in schematic diagrams which provide a time and utility context to the continuous innovation process. … Read More

Review: Systematic Innovation Newsletter by CREAX

Reviewed by: Ralph Czerepinski, Marco Aurelio de Carvahlo editor@the-trizjournal.com

Details: Free, on-line. Past issues are linked together. Go to http://www.creax.com to subscribe, or to http://www.creax.com/newsletter to see one issue.

Since the beginning of 2005, those of us fortunate to be … Read More

Rapid Innovation with TRIZ – A Case Study in Continuous Product Development

By: Shahid S. Ahmed shahid@technoserve.com.au

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the forward application of TRIZ to generate new inventive ideas for the solution of difficult problems, and to explain how TRIZ builds a creative momentum in … Read More

Systematic Innovation E-Zine

Reviewed by Fabiano de Luca, Marco Aurelio de Carvalho, Peter Schweitzer, Ellen Domb editor@the-trizjournal.com Subscriptions: http://www.systematic-innovation.com/current-e-zine.html

Published monthly. TRIZ Journal readers have been big fans of Darrell Mann’s books Matrix 2003, Hands on Systematic Innovation, and Hands on Systematic Innovation … Read More

Special issue of the magazine Creativity and Innovation Management

Guest Editor: Martin Möhrle

EDITORIAL ARTICLES

What is TRIZ? From Conceptual Basics to a Framework for Research MARTIN G. MOEHRLE

New and Emerging Contradiction Elimination Tools DARRELL MANN

The Integration of TRIZ with Other Ideation Tools and Processes … Read More

Innovation management methods and tools for sustainable product service systems (With a Case Study)

Corresponding author: Ahmad Abdalla South-Westphalia University of Applied Sciences Luebecker Ring 2 59494 Soest, Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 2921 378414 Fax: +49 (0) 2921 378404 Email: Abdalla@innopse.de

Co-authors: Berthold Bitzer South-Westphalia University of Applied Sciences Luebecker Ring 2 59494 Soest, … Read More

ANALYSIS MANAGEMENT: TRIZ and Systematic Innovation – An Overview

This article will also be published in the April 2005 issue of the Australian magazine, Manufacturers Monthly. Dr. Ahmed offered it to The TRIZ Journal to be used by people who need a short explanation of what TRIZ is, and … Read More

Support – Sustainable Innovation Tools Fostering methodical Product and Process Development by Combining TRIZ Tools and Sustainable Development

Jürgen Jantschgi Industrial Liaison Department, University of Leoben juergen.jantschgi@unileoben.ac.at

Darrell Mann Systematic Innovation Ltd darrell.mann@systematic-innovation.com

Abstract Strengthening innovation power in European companies as well as encouraging sustainable development are two of the main future goals of the EU (see Lisbon … Read More

Sustainable Innovation as a Corporate Strategy

M. Rashid Khan and Mohammed Al-Ansari Intellectual Assets Management, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran 31311, Saudi Arabia.

1. Introduction Something amazing happened in the corporate world. The idea to innovate has captured our imagination. As an example, in 1996, Lucent Technologies’ award … Read More

Innovation in Performance Excellence: Eight Paradigms to Performance Excellence (8PPE)

Michael S. Slocum Vice President of Research and Development Breakthrough Management Group, Inc. MichaelS@BMGi.com

Abstract The objective of this paper is to present a framework that describes a performance excellence system. Six Sigma is showcased as the operating system on … Read More