Title: Adaption of TRIZ method for problem solving: a case study

Authors: Lokpriya Gaikwad; Vivek Sunnapwar; S.N. Teli

Addresses: Mechanical Engineering Department, SPCE, Andheri, Mumbai 400058, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai 400709, India ' Mechanical Engineering Department, SCOE, Navi Mumbai 410210, India

Abstract: TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) is one of the well-known tools, based on analytical methods for creative problem solving. With the latest advances in technology along with the human advancements, a tough competition exists between various organisations and the top management. At this stage, the Research and Development (R&D) and Marketing of products are more important. As a result, the multinational enterprises should rely on both the innovations and marketing strategies of products for higher competency. TRIZ is a premier disruptive technology for innovation that can be used throughout many industries and sciences. Elements of TRIZ can be effectively used by a wide range of people from children to adults. This paper suggests adapted version of contradiction matrix, a powerful tool of TRIZ and few principles based on concept of original TRIZ.

Keywords: TRIZ; productivity; innovation; inventive; CPI; CPS; contradiction matrix; automotive manufacturing; automobile industry; six sigma; problem solving; case study; multinational enterprises; MNEs.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSSCA.2016.080804

International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, 2016 Vol.10 No.2, pp.146 - 155

Received: 10 Feb 2016
Accepted: 24 Oct 2016
Published online: 07 Dec 2016 *

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