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by Dr. Michael Ohler, Damir Babic and Christine Heine in on December 06, 2011

In this article Dr. Michael Ohler, Damir Babic and Christine Heine talk about tools that help in the study of discontinuous processes and discuss their application in process improvement. Basic theory assumes the processes associated with standard Lean tools to be continuous.  Through observation this is known to not always be the case in a transaction evironment.

by Ellen Domb in on December 05, 2011

In this article Ellen Domb talks about the 39 Features of the Contradiction Matrix.  The Contradiction Matrix has always been a popular element of TRIZ ever sense its creation.  With these explanations of the 39 Features, users are more able to effectively use the contradiction matrix.

by BMGI in on November 30, 2011

In this article Jack Hipple talks about the use of Predictive Failure Analysis in a situation where traditional TRIZ techniques can’t be applied.  The Predictive Failure Analysis is a technique that gives the practitioner the ability to view the problem from a different perspective.  Predictive Failure Analysis utilizes traditional TRIZ techniques and allows you to identify potential system failures, in turn solving the problem.

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Insourcing Innovation: How to Achieve Competitive Excellence Using TRIZ

Innovation is central to business success, yet no other aspect of business is as frustrating and out of control. Instead of occurring in fits and starts and strokes of genius, innovation needs...

Innovators Toolkit

The Innovator's Toolkit is for those who are interested in the big picture of organic growth and want to become innovation-elite organizations, as well as for those who need to execute a...