ALTSHULLER INSTITUTE for TRIZ Studies Newsletter TRIZ – the next Evolution in Problem Solving AUGUST 2004

Summer Book Sellathon… The Altshuller Institute is kicking off it’s Summer Book Sellathon. This promotion is to help members of the institute to export TRIZ information on a grand scale. In an effort to provide 1000’s of individuals with a … Read More

Problem Solving Methodology for Innovation: TRIZ/USIT. Its Philosophy, Methods, Knowledge Bases, and Software Tools

By: Toru Nakagawa

Editor’s Note (Toru Nakagawa, Aug. 25, 2004) This paper was presented as an invited talk at the First Symposium on Knowledge Creation Support Sytems held at JAIST near Kanazawa in February 2004. This paper is an intorduction … Read More

Hands-on Logic for Inventive Problem Solving – I. Formulating Technical Contradiction from Initial Situation

By: Mi Jeong Song Ph.D., V. Leniachine, V., Sung Cheol Kim and S. Antonov, Doctor Six Sigma Innovation Team, Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology San 14-1, Nongseo-ri, Giheung-eup, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 449-712, Korea

Abstract A method to formulate technical contradiction from … Read More

Hands-On Logic for Inventive Problem Solving – 0. Prologue

By: Mi Jeong Song Ph.D., V. Leniachine, V., Sung Cheol Kim and S. Antonov, Doctor

Mi Jeong Song Ph.D.; V. Leniachine, V.; Sung Cheol Kim; S. Antonov, Doctor Six Sigma Innovation Team, Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology San 14-1, Nongseo-ri, … Read More

Mapping the Innovation Space One: Novel Tools for Problem Definition in Product Innovation

By: Barry Winkless, Dr. John Cooney

Barry Winkless Hdip, MSc (bwinkless@altrantech.ie) Dr. John Cooney (jcooney@altrantech.ie) Altran Technologies Ireland.

Abstract The following article introduces and describes two novel problem definition tools. The tools include the Concurrent Problem Definition Tool, and the … Read More

ASIT case study: Documentation problem at An Indian telecom company

It started during a discussion with one of the General Managers of a telecom company in India, who was not able to figure out a vigorous solution to reduce non-compliance in documentation.

Before we start with the case and the … Read More

The Study of Problem Solving by TRIZ and Taguchi Methodology in Automobile Muffler Designation

Tzann-Dwo Wu Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Management, Tung-Nan Institute of Technology Taipei, 222, Taiwan

Abstract Deming developed a new quality-improving concept, which extended quality inspection to statistic process control (SPC). Taguchi is further to improve quality techniques … Read More

Empowering Six Sigma methodology via the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ)

Amir H.M. Kermani B.S.c. of Industrial Engineering Faculty of Industrial Engineering of Tehran Polytechnics Expert of Iran Institute of Innovation and Technology Studies www.IIITS.org M_Kermani@iiits.org

This paper will be published in TRIZ E-Journal (www.the-trizjournal.com ) in early September and the … Read More

How Function is Realized in Problem Solving

TAKAHARA Toshio takahara-t@m.ieice.org

0. Preface “TRIZ” is the Russian acronym for “Theory of Inventive Problem Solving” [1]. “ASIT” (the acronym for “Advanced Systematic Inventive Thinking”) [2-8] is the thinking method derived from TRIZ.

I discussed the basic outline of “function” … Read More

Book Review: the 121 Heuristics for Problem Solving.

Review: The 121 heuristics for problem solving. By Ellen Domb and Michael Slocum editor@the-trizjournal.com

Regular readers of The TRIZ Journal will remember the articles in the September 2000 and July 2001 issues by the authors of the new book, The … Read More

The Integration Of TRIZ Problem Solving Techniques With Other Problem Solving And Assessment Tools

By: Jack Hipple

Principal Innovation-TRIZ Tampa, FL 33647 USA 813-994-9999 jwhinnovator@earthlink.net

TRIZ, as a problem-solving process, is seldom used or brought into an organization in a vacuum. There is almost always an existing structure of tools and processes in use … Read More

Application Area of Thinking Tool or Problem Solving Tool

By: Takahara Toshio takahara-t@m.ieice.org

0 . Preface Different kinds of problems require different thinking tools and different problem solving tools, operating on the object of the process. The extension of TRIZ to non-technical problems makes the identification of the type … Read More

TRIZ for Non-Technical Problem Solving

By: Ellen Domb editor@the-trizjournal.com Abstract: Ursprünglich entwickelte sich TRIZ aus dem Studium von Evolutionstrends oder Strukturen der technologischen Veränderungen, die sich bei Patenten zeigten. Während jener Zeit bezogen sich Patente nur auf technische Dinge und Systeme – nicht für … Read More

Converging in Problem Formulation : A Different Path in Design

By: Denis Cavallucci and Philippe Lutz

Denis CAVALLUCCI denis.cavallucci@ensais.u-strasbg.fr

Philippe LUTZ Philippe.Lutz@ensais.u-strasbg.fr

Dmitry KUCHARAVY daknet@iname.com

Laboratoire de Recherche en Productique de Strasbourg (LRPS) ENSAIS F-67084 STRASBOURG Cedex tél. : 03 88 14 47 00 Fax : 03 88 14 47 … Read More

Book Review: Natural Innovation: Examples of Creative Problem Solving in Biology, Ecology, and TRIZ

Book Review: Natural Innovation: Examples of Creative Problem Solving in Biology, Ecology, and TRIZ

Dr. Michael S. Slocum and Ms. Catherine Lundberg Ontro, Inc. Dr. Ellen Domb PQR Group

Title: … Read More

Measurement and Detection Standards from the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving

This paper was first published in the proceedings of the Annual American Physical Society March Meeting, March 2002. Dr. Slocum served as the Chair of the Instrumentation and Measurements Session.

Measurement and Detection Standards from the Theory of … Read More

Book Review: Simplified TRIZ: New Problem-Solving Applications for Engineers & Manufacturing Professionals

Book Review: Simplified TRIZ: New Problem-Solving Applications for Engineers & Manufacturing Professionals

Dr. Michael S. Slocum and Ms. Catherine Lundberg* Ontro, Inc.

Title: Simplified TRIZ: New Problem-Solving Applications for … Read More

“Where is the Rabbit?” The New Model for Problem Solving and How to Use it

By Kalevi Rantanen TRIS OY Brahenk. 9 E 18 FIN-20100 TURKU, FINLAND phone/fax +358 2 251 1623 E-mail: … Read More

Systematic Win-Win Problem Solving In A Business Environment

This paper was presented at the Altshuller Institute Conference, TRIZCON2002, April 29, 2002, St. Louis, MO, USA. It answers the questions that were raised in the review of the CreaTRIZ’ 2.2 software, in the March issue of The TRIZ Journal. … Read More

The Integration And Use Of Myers Briggs Profiles With A TRIZ Problem Solving Session

Jack Hipple Principal Innovation-TRIZ, Inc. Tampa, FL www.innovation-triz.com jwhinnovator@earthlink.net

When TRIZ is brought into an organization, it … Read More