Structured Innovation: Online MarketingReducing dependence on distributors without losing sales
Mon, 05/06/2013 - 12:09
Editor’s note: This article continues the series exploring structured innovation using the TRIZ methodology, a problem-solving, analysis, and forecasting tool derived from studying patterns of invention found in global patent data.
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he monthly… Structured Innovation: Claims Processors and Physical ContradictionsIs there such a thing as permanent temporary workers?
Wed, 04/17/2013 - 09:45
Editor’s note: This article continues the series exploring structured innovation using the TRIZ methodology, a problem-solving, analysis, and forecasting tool derived from studying patterns of invention found in global patent data.
Coffee cups… Structured Innovation: Using the Ideal Final ResultResolving contradictions by rethinking functions
Tue, 03/12/2013 - 12:49
Editor’s note: This article continues the series exploring structured innovation using the TRIZ methodology, a problem-solving, analysis, and forecasting tool derived from studying patterns of invention found in global patent data.
As the… Structured Innovation: Ideal Final ResultIdentify the right problem to solve
Thu, 02/21/2013 - 11:40
Editor’s note: This article continues the series exploring the TRIZ methodology, a problem-solving, analysis, and forecasting tool derived from studying patterns of invention found in global patent data. TRIZ identifies 40 principles, of which the… Structured Innovation: The Separation PrincipleSeparate an interfering part or property from an object or system
Wed, 01/23/2013 - 09:58
Editor’s note: This article continues the series exploring the TRIZ methodology, a problem-solving, analysis, and forecasting tool derived from studying patterns of invention found in global patent data. TRIZ identifies 40 principles, of which… Structured Innovation: The Segmentation PrincipleHow divide and conquer applies to manufacturing
Wed, 01/02/2013 - 11:18
Editor’s note: This article is the first in a series exploring the TRIZ methodolgy, a problem-solving, analysis, and forecasting tool derived from studying patterns of invention found in global patent data. TRIZ identifies 40 principles, of which… Time and Trust Issues at WorkOvercoming the resistance to change initiatives
Tue, 11/27/2012 - 13:12
Brian had been running his machine shop as a third-tier supplier to the aerospace industry for more than 15 years, and it had been successful as a small shop. Over the years he had learned the importance of ongoing training and continuous… Building a Company on ValuesDo your actions match your intentions?
Wed, 11/07/2012 - 15:55
Jerry, the president of a company that manufactured precision machine parts, noticed that the business environment had changed dramatically during the past four years. Although his company had done reasonably well in the aerospace industry,… Thinking Beyond LeanFocusing on nonvalue alone is <em>not</em> the answer
Wed, 09/26/2012 - 12:00
Terry had been using lean techniques to improve his company for quite a while now. He’d held kaizen events, reduced inventory, provided training for his employees, and was quite pleased with the progress his organization had made.
However, he felt… Seeing a Lean Transformation Through Tinted GlassesWe’re often oblivious to ideas elsewhere on the spectrum of possibility
Wed, 08/29/2012 - 10:58
Barry was excited about the journey he was to embark on. He had just contracted a professional organization in his industry that would help his company implement lean practices. These professionals understood Barry’s challenges: “Making it” isn’t…
