Advances and Impacts of the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (eBook)

Sebastian Koziolek is an Associate Professor at Department of Machine Design and Research at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland. He is the current president of the European TRIZ Association (ETRIA). His research is focused on the development of a new method for building a formal design representation space and new methods for inventive design.Leonid Chechurin is a Professor at Lappenranta University of Technology, Finnland. He combined academic work (St.Petersburg State Polytechnical University, Kumoh National University of Technology, Politechnico di Milano) as Professor/Visiting Professor or department head and employment by leading innovating technology companies (Samsung SDI, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics) as a consultant/principal researcher for engineering design group. He is the editor of many books including 'Research and Practice on the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ)' (Springer, 2016).Dr. Mikael Collan works as a tenured Professor of strategic finance at Lappeenranta University of Technology in Finland. His research concentrates on business modeling and application of fuzzy logic in business and industry. Mikael is an ordinary member of the Finnish Society of Sciences and Letters.

Preface 5
Contents 7
Digital Learning Design: From Ideation via TRIZ to Implementation 9
1 Introduction 9
2 Background 10
3 Methods 12
4 Case Study: Conceptual Learning Design Generation via TRIZ 13
4.1 Function Definition and Modelling 13
4.2 Trimming 14
4.3 Ideal Final Result 15
4.4 Contradictions 16
4.5 Overview of Generated Ideas and Their Implementation 16
4.6 Course Designs and Implementation Roadmap 18
5 Conclusions 23
References 23
Experimental Validation of Quantum-Economic Analysis (QEA) as a Screening Tool for New Product Development 25
1 Introduction 25
2 Method 27
3 Results 29
4 Discussion 30
5 Conclusions 32
References 32
Can Altshuller´s Matrix Be Skipped Using CBR and Semantic Similarity Reasoning? 34
1 Introduction 34
2 Literature Review 36
3 Methodology 37
4 Case Study 39
5 Discussion and Conclusion 43
References 44
A Critical Comparison of Two Creativity Methods for Fostering Participatory Innovation: Implications to Improve TRIZ 45
1 Introduction 45
2 Theoretical Background 46
2.1 Participatory Innovation 46
2.2 Comparing the Improvisational Theatre-Based and Lateral Thinking Methods 47
2.2.1 Creativity 48
2.2.2 Goal 49
2.2.3 Process 49
2.2.4 Interaction 50
2.2.5 Climate for Creativity 51
3 Methodology 51
4 Findings 53
4.1 Improvisational Theatre-Based Creativity Stimulation 53
4.1.1 Participants´ Experiences 53
4.1.2 Supporting Creativity 54
4.1.3 Learning 54
4.1.4 The Key Outcomes of the Method 54
4.2 Lateral Thinking Method-Based Stimulation of Participative Innovation 55
4.2.1 Participants´ Experiences 55
4.2.2 Supporting Creativity 56
4.2.3 The Key Outcomes of the Method 56
5 Discussion 56
6 Conclusions 58
References 59
Problem Formulation of Screw Feeding System of Fibrous Materials Using TRIZ 62
1 Introduction 62
2 Problem Description 63
3 Functional Modelling of the Torrefaction Process 64
4 Problem Formulation 66
5 Conclusions 68
References 68
Quantifying and Leading Innovation with TRIZ Within Competitiveness Strategies 70
1 Introduction 70
2 Methodological Toolbox 71
3 Case Study 73
4 Concluding Remarks 77
References 78
TRIZ to Support Disruptive Innovation of Shared Bikes in China 79
1 Introduction 79
2 Methods 80
2.1 Systematic Innovation by TRIZ 80
2.2 Method for Roadmapping Disruptive Technical Opportunities 81
3 Technical Opportunities of Bike-Sharing Systems 83
3.1 Solve Problems of Bike-Sharing Systems 83
3.2 9 Windows Analysis of Bike-Sharing Systems 84
3.3 Technical Opportunities Searching 85
4 Conclusions 86
References 86
From Simulation to Contradictions, Different Ways to Formulate Innovation Directions 87
1 Introduction 87
2 Continuum Invention/Optimisation, Beyond the Pareto Front 88
3 Optimization Approaches 90
4 Application for Cutting Process 91
5 Results and Discussion 93
References 94
How Problems Are Solved in TRIZ Literature: The Need for Alternative Techniques to Individuate the Most Suitable Inventive Pri... 96
1 Introduction and Background 96
2 Description of the Study 97
3 Results 99
3.1 The Reliability of the Contradiction Matrix in Problems Solved with TRIZ 99
3.2 Using the Ideality Terms to Characterize Contradictions and Individuate Inventive Principles 99
3.3 Overall Frequency of Inventive Principles 100
4 Discussion and Conclusions 101
References 102
TRIZ to Support Creation of Innovative Shared Value Business Initiatives 104
1 Introduction 104
2 The Challenge of Creating Shared Value 105
3 Design Methodology of CSV-Driven Businesses 107
4 Illustrative Example 109
5 Discussions 114
6 Conclusions 114
References 115
Mobile Biogas Station Design: The TRIZ Approach 116
1 Introduction 116
2 Problem Definition 117
3 System Operator 117
4 Functional Modeling Using IDEF-0 119
5 Mobile Biogas Station Design 120
6 Conclusions 122
References 123
Cause-Effect Chains Analysis Using Boolean Algebra 124
1 Introduction 124
2 Building Logical Model 125
3 Transforming Logical Model 126
4 Exploring Logical Model 130
5 Limitations of Use 133
6 Real-World Example 136
7 Conclusions and Further Work 136
References 137
A Praxiological Model of Creative Actions in the Field of Mechanical Engineering 138
1 Introduction 138
2 The Basic Praxiological Model and the Actions Referring to the Technosphere 139
3 A Praxiological Model of Creative Actions 140
4 Conclusions 146
References 147
A Long-Term Strategy to Spread TRIZ in SMEs. Analysis of Bergamo´s Experience 149
1 Introduction 149
2 TRIZ and Industry in Italy and in Bergamo 150
3 The Bergamo Model: Chamber of Commerce Activities 152
3.1 Exploitation of Industrial Property Guidance and Customized Technical Support Service 152
3.2 Education and Dissemination Actions on Intellectual Property and Innovation 153
3.3 TRIZ Course and Tutoring 153
4 Bergamo Model: University Activities 155
4.1 University Teaching: Courses, Seminars and Masters 155
4.2 University Consultancy and Professional Associations 156
5 Achieved Results 157
6 Conclusions 158
References 159
Lessons for TRIZ from Design Thinking and Lean 3P 160
1 Design Thinking (DT) 160
1.1 Strengths of Design Thinking 161
1.1.1 Empathize-How the User Feels? 161
1.1.2 Flexible and Simple 161
1.1.3 Quick Wins 162
1.1.4 Agile Prototyping 162
1.1.5 Good Marketing 162
1.2 Weakness of Design Thinking 163
1.2.1 Limited Area 163
1.2.2 Poor Creative Engine 163
2 Lean 3P 163
2.1 Strengths of 3P 163
2.1.1 Lean Results 163
2.1.2 Cheap Workforce-Close to Final Users 164
2.1.3 Gemba (Close to Workshop) 164
2.1.4 Moonshining-Around Bureaucracy 164
2.1.5 Agile, Quick Prototyping 164
2.2 Weaknesses of 3P 165
2.2.1 Rigid Structure 165
2.2.2 Low Popularity 165
2.2.3 Limited Area of Use 165
2.2.4 Idea Generation Engine 165
3 Convergence of Design Thinking and 3P with Comparison to TRIZ 167
4 Lessons for TRIZ from Design Thinking and 3P 167
4.1 Synergy of TRIZ with Design Thinking or 3P 167
4.1.1 TRIZ as Sophisticated Engine-Not a Complete Process 168
References 168
TRIZ Potential for IT Projects 170
1 Introduction 170
2 Background 171
3 Is TRIZ an Answer? 172
4 How can IT Projects Benefit from TRIZ? 174
5 TRIZ and the Project Team 175
6 TRIZ-Based IT Project 177
7 Implications for Further Research 178
References 179
TRIZ/CrePS Approach to the Social Problems of Poverty: `Liberty vs. Love´ Is Found the Principal Contradiction of the Human Cu... 180
1 Introduction 180
2 Visualization of the Problem Situations 182
3 Focus of the Problem 183
3.1 Future Risks for Many People to Fall into the LLE State 183
3.2 Unsolved Problem Underlying People´s Feelings 185
4 Understanding the Present System 186
4.1 `Liberty vs. Love´ Is the Principal Contradiction Inherent in the Human Culture 186
4.2 Difficulties in Solving the Principal Contradictions 187
5 Summary of the Present Study and Future Tasks 188
References 189
Product Development Using Heuristic-Systematic Approach: A Case Study 190
1 Introduction 190
2 Design Using Conventional Approach 191
3 Design Using Heuristic-Systematic Approach 193
4 Problem Identification 194
5 Relations Modeling with Contradiction Formulation 197
6 Comparison of the Two Approaches and Design Concepts 199
7 Conclusions 201
References 201
TRIZ Based Problem Solving of Tile Manufacturing System 203
1 Innovative Problem Solving 203
2 Plan of Action 204
3 Physical System 205
4 Two Methods 208
5 Description of System: Ad Hoc Method 209
5.1 Contradiction 209
6 Description of System: Extended Method 210
6.1 System´s Border 210
6.1.1 Border From the Outside 211
6.2 SFR [2] 211
6.3 System Operator [3] 212
6.4 Contradictions 212
6.4.1 Contradiction 1 (Fig. 11) 213
6.4.2 Contradiction 2 (Fig. 12) 214
6.4.3 Contradiction 3 (Fig. 13) 214
6.4.4 Network of Contradictions (Fig. 14) 214
6.4.5 Critical-to-X Features 215
7 Conclusions 216
References 216
TRIZ-Based Approach for Process Intensification and Problem Solving in Process Engineering: Concepts and Research Agenda 217
1 Introduction 217
2 Process Intensification (PI) 219
3 Empirical Research 221
3.1 Method for Extraction and Prediction of Contradictions 221
3.2 Process Mapping Technique 223
4 The Concept of the TRIZ-based Approach for PI 225
5 Conclusion and Outlook 227
References 227
Problem Definition and Identification of Contradictions in the Interdisciplinary Areas of Mechatronic Engineering 230
1 Introduction 230
2 Problem Definition Approaches 231
2.1 Identification of Contradictions 233
3 Proposed Approach for Problem Definition and Identification of Contradictions 234
3.1 Component Analysis and System Operator 234
3.2 Circle System Diagram 236
3.3 Essential Function Analysis 237
3.3.1 Identification of Key Contradictions 237
3.3.2 Control Step 238
4 Conclusions and Research Perspectives 239
References 240