Systematic Innovation in a Lean Management Context

The lean implementation environment requires advanced analytical tools and methodologies (ex. VSM and A3), but there is not much work done on tools for generation of solutions. TRIZ systematizes solutions that can be used for different technical fields and activities. The inconsistencies are eliminated by modification of the entire system or by modification of one or more subsystems.
This paper intends to propose a conceptual model that explores the relationships between LEAN and TRIZ practices and methodologies. As a potential solution generator, the authors believe that the use of TRIZ may help to promote improved Lean management environments.

Helena V. G. Navas is Professor of Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, New University of Lisbon and Researcher in UNIDEMI – Unit for Research and Development in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. She is a consultant and trainer in Systematic Innovation and TRIZ, Member of the International Executive Board of ETRIA (European TRIZ Association) from 2011 to 2012, Chair of 12th ETRIA TRIZ Future Conference 2012.
V. Cruz Machado is Full Professor, President of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, New University of Lisbon, Coordinator of UNIDEMI – Unit for Research and Development in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, President of IPEI – Portuguese Institute of Industrial Engineering. He is researcher, consultant and trainer in Lean, Lean thinking & philosophy, Lean Management, Lean Supply Chain Management, Lean & Green Systems, Strategy Deployment & Honshi Kanri.

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Lean Management, Problem Solving, Systematic Innovation, TRIZ.