The TRIZ Journal Article Archive - 2008

January

Welcome to the January 2008 issue of The TRIZ Journal!

By Katie Barry, Ellen Domb and Michael S. Slocum

Happy New Year! It was one year ago that we re-designed The TRIZ Journal. Do not forget to check back frequently throughout the month for new commentaries, discussion forum posts, new events and job listings.

Physico-Mathematical Search of Resources

By Alexandr B. Bushuev

A search of physical properties of an X-element is the important problem in ARIZ. This article represents an attempt to transition from mathematics to physics. Decoding Bartini's method is one such way.

40 Inventive Principles in Latin Phrases

By Gennady Retseptor

Were people who lived in Antiquity and Medieval times familiar with the 40 inventive principles of TRIZ? Having studied famous Latin phrases, quotes and proverbs, the answer appears to be positive.

Will We Stop Reading by 2050? Evaluating the Forecast

By Kalevi Rantanen

The evaluation power of TRIZ is demonstrated by assessing claims that talking computers and non-text visual technologies will replace writing and reading. Seven evaluation criteria based on TRIZ are used for evaluation of the forecast.

Supply Chain Improvement for a Forklift Distributor

By Getúlio Kazue Akabane, Odair Oliva de Farias and Wellington Barros Bonfim Filho

This paper describes a new model of logistics integration based on the utilization of the contradiction matrix and collaborative planning forecast and replenishment (CPFR).

Student Corner: Dialectic Logic

By Abram Teplitskiy

Logic allows for different viewpoints and, thus, can help lead to more solutions for inventive problems. In dialectic logic, objects or processes can exist in two contradictory states, exhibiting different properties in different times or spaces.