An Introduction to ARIZ

Author: Umakant Mishra

Abstract:

ARIZ- the Algorithm of Inventive Problem Solving, is a part of TRIZ. It is not as popularly used as other methods in TRIZ. The steps in ARIZ are difficult to follow and requires more intellectual effort. This method is used only to solve complex problem which are not solved by applying other methods of TRIZ. It is a tool for thinking in alternative directions to solve complex and non-standard problems.

From another point of view, ARIZ is a method of problem solving by redefining and restructuring the problem. Although problems can be solved by using other methods, it is better to evaluate the method of solution using ARIZ. ARIZ moves you back and forth on the functional domains of the super-system, the system and subsystem in order to ensure that the derived solution does not create any problem for the super-system or sub-systems.

Keywords: TRIZ, ARIZ, Altshuller, Innovation, Inventive Problem Solving, Algorithm of problem solving, Ideality, Contradiction, Resources, Inventive Standards, Standard Solutions, Inventive solutions, system resources,

Mishra, Umakant, An Introduction to ARIZ (February 10, 2013). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2214558 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2214558

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The Concept of Resources in TRIZ

Author: Umakant Mishra

Abstract:

An ideal system should have all advantages and no harms. If the resources consumed are expensive than the output produced then the invented system becomes ridiculous. The objective should be to use least amount of resources, cheapest resources, easily available resources and resources available within the system.

Every system intends to achieve a main useful function. The use of resources should target to improve its main useful function. If certain parts of a system or certain resources lead to unwanted functions or harmful effects then that part of the system needs to be modified and those resources need to be substituted. If a system can utilize unwanted functions and harmful effects to produce useful functions then the system is considered magical and revolutionary.

Keywords: TRIZ, Altshuller, Innovation, Inventive Problem Solving, Ideality, Contradiction, Resources, Effects, Inventive Standards, Standard Solutions, Inventive solutions, free resources, system resources, external resources, environmental resources, ideal resources

Mishra, Umakant, The Concept of Resources in TRIZ (February 5, 2013). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2212093 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2212093

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http://works.bepress.com/umakant_mishra/90

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235340232_The_Concept_of_Resources_in_TRIZ