IEG 221 Systematic Innovation
Department: BSc Industrial Engineering
Module Description: With globalization, survival depends on the ability of the organization to reduce the product development cycle time and offer innovative products to meet ever changing needs of the users. If innovation is to be a part of the product development process, the team members must be familiar with methods Niche will enhance directed creativity. TRIZ (Theory of Invention Problem Solving) offers the most powerful tools to resolve conflicts in design and to use resources, to minimize harmful effects and to move towards ideal final result. TRIZ, based on the knowledge of a vast number of patents, can help predict various trends which can be used to develop strategies to meet the challenges of change.