Theory of Inventive Problem Solving

TRIZ is an inventive tool to solve problems systematically

In 1956, the Russian engineer Genrich Altshuller discovered after analysis of 200.000 patents, that patents can be sorted in a limited number of inventive patterns. On this basis, Altshuller and his fellow scientists discovered TRIZ: Theory of Inventive Problem Solving.
TRIZ is based on the fact that technological evolution is a systematic process that is guided by evolution lines and patterns. These technological evolution lines and patterns are used to generate successful new ideas and concepts so that fascinating new process and product developments can be realized. Inspiration from already devised solutions from very different industries is applied.

TRIZ solutions have a strong "out of the box 'character.

The solutions are often cheaper than traditional solutions and quicker to implement. Innovation becomes a systematic and plannable process by using the  TRIZ methodology. The situation is analyzed and new ideas and concepts are generated and evaluated.

By using TRIZ to systematically analyze and apply what others have solved a similar problem, a development process can be better managed and development costs and time to market can be significantly reduced.