We always talk about solving problems and improving processes of an operation, a part of a bigger process. This is great! In fact, it is always encouraged to break the bigger, more complex process into smaller pieces so we can simplify the problem we are working on. However, this approach may create another issue. The engineers working on a problem, especially in large complex processes, might end up diving into the wrong operation of the process. In this article, we introduce the newly released tool in the PRIZ Innovation Platform that is built to help engineers look at the whole…
What PRIZ Platform could give: Fast closing of excursions (unexpected process deviations that request immediate solution) Fast completion of projects as yield improvement and cost reduction (well-known cronical problems that request solutions) Why is it good? Easy to use – an engineer can operate as a professional problem solver without long term training Easy to manage and track – the system integrates project management with tasks and problem solving tools for: Root Cause Analysis, Modeling, Brainstorming, Decision making, Ideas recording, etc. (Totally 10 tools are available) Easy to report out – the system adequately documents all the data, comments, solutions,…
40 Principles is one of the strongest problem-solving instruments that could and should be widely used for industry. This article describes the case study of how to create an optimal production process using problem-solving techniques. Let’s solve a chemical problem. You do not have to be a chemist, not at all. You have to be a problem solver. For an endless number of chemists, there is a minimal number of problem solvers. How do we identify a problem solver? It is very easy. A problem solver always uses problem-solving tools. So, let’s begin. The Request Create a structure as per…
Functional modeling is probably the most powerful problem-solving tool available for us as engineers. The tool is applicable to both sudden, unpredictable deviations (AKA excursions) and for solving chronic problems. The power of Functional Modeling Functional modeling benefits us in a number of things. Here, however, we want to highlight just some of them. Learn and understand how a system operates Define and rank functionality of all system components Define and rank the problematic level of the components Solve problems and improve the functionality of the system: Enhance the functionality of the system by modifying the components having high…