Systematic Innovation

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SYSTEMATIC INNOVATION

CLEANTECH IRELAND4th May 2010

pragmatic innovation solutions


How do most people solve problems?

Revert to our own experiences

Technical Data from our field of knowledge

Ask people

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Typical approach

-random iterative solution-ask people I know-accept the first good concept-accept problems as presented-the future is unknowable-features are fundamental-focus on the present-search Google and tech pubs-focus on ‘relevant’ experience-trial and error-simulation and optimisation-individual genius-redundancy is good-‘search and destroy’

Systematic Innovation

- systematic and methodical- use knowledge databases too

- work up many concepts- dig until root problem is found

- evolution has predictable patterns- functions are fundamental

- examine past present and future- search patents too

- focus on successful past solutions- understand system behaviour- eliminate trade-offs by design

- teamwork and an effective method- simplicity is best

- ‘find and kill’

THE DIFFERENCE IN APPROACH


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SYSTEMATIC INNOVATION The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving

• Solutions change - functions stay the same

• The evolution of systems is not random - it follows repeatable patterns

• Somebody, somewhere has faced a similar problem to yours and managed to solve it…

…all you need to do is find and adapt their solution


SYSTEMATIC INNOVATIONHow it works:

My SpecificProblem

My SpecificSolution

AProblem

Like Mine

WORLD’S

BEST

SOLUTIONS

AGenericSolution

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Innovation Analytics

Innovation Arena

Regulatory

Trends

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Systematic Innovation Philosophy

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Ideality


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Infinite options

Finite options

Ideal final result‘perfect, free, now’With SysInno:

Without SysInno:

Best practice Game changing

Mediumimpact

High impact

timeIdeality


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Conflict


How specifically should manifolds be improved?

MultiZone™

ZoneAlone™

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Emergence- Trend towards Webs & Fibres

homogenous sheet 2D mesh3D mesh

with optimisedfibre orientation

active elements

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rolled metal tube pultruded tube CFRP driveshaft

riveted steel tank ferro-concrete tank FRP cistern


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S-Curve Assessment

time

Matu

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Make it reliable

Need m

ore functionality

Eliminate the learning curve

Complicated and Ineffi

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Comm

oditised - Price Pressure

New productinnovation should focus on:• adding/enhancing functionality• more reliability• trimming complexity (component amalgamation,

platform engineering etc)

‘Interesting – does it work?’

Established productinnovation should focus on:• simplifying the customer experience (ease of

acquisition, use, care and disposal)• reduced cost of ownership, reduced waste• adaptivity, automation, ergonomics, simplification


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S-Curve Innovation Priorities

1. Identifying disruptive Innovations2. Identify functions achieved by other technologies 3. Technology transfer (out)

1. Incremental Innovation 2. Process Innovation3. Problem solving micro – cost, efficiency

1. Problem solving macro - Performance2. Technology Transfer (in)

1. IP analysis2. IP fencing3. Problem solving – Main useful Function

time

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Maturity Curves

TIME

1st GEN

2nd GEN

3rd GEN…..

The timing and characteristics of each S-curve jump is predictable

Stratifiedtank systems

Compactsegmented

systems

Modularadaptivesystems

INCR

EASI

NG

IDEA

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Resource & Stakeholder Research

• Explore prevailing attitudes, trends & aspirations among the relevant:– Technologies– Regulatory authorities– Markets– Stakeholders


SYSTEM

SUB-SYSTEM

PRESENT

SUB-SUB-SYSTEM

SUPER-SYSTEM

SUPER-SUPER-SYSTEM

NEAR-TERMPAST

MID-TERMPAST

LONG-TERMPAST

NEAR-TERMFUTURE

MID-TERMFUTURE

LONG-TERMFUTURE

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Time

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REQMTS CAPTURE

CHOOSING SOLUTION PROCUREMENT INSTALLATION TRAINING OPERATION DISPOSAL

Planning Bodies/ Regulator

Fire / |Access / Intruder / CCTV

Insurance advice Reg bodies inspect & certify / information change causes confusion

Compliance with fire, health & safety regs

WEEE /ROSH

Company – end user

Security / the need for security / regulate access / product in home / back door / cards lock in / business sensitivity / access overlooked / crime / ease of managing visitors

Not techy / can talk direct with ACT / can grow and upgrade; no end of life / disruptions

Old boys network / value / cost / cost / budget / integration to other systems / tailored solution

Not everybody is motivated the same way by speed issue (D) / to end-user = disruption to operation / resource management of system / not a security system

Installer to give training Biometrics get good (Samsung) / rooms unavailable – loss of revenue / biometrics templates secure / ease of use / fats access / cost of maintenance / frequency of replacing batteries

The installer’s problem

Architect Style / ego / what they know Watch too much StarTrek / answers company and not user concerns / not cost sensitive / good looking / data protection act compliance

Different types of handles & finishes / reputation / functionality / security of service

Fit to their design Too training Style ages quickly – 10 year life / cards lock in

Don’t get involved

ACT Work with consultants Reputation = ACT strength / marketing / advertising / technical advice / risk to ACT: if products don’t provide the right solution / data security / credit

Tailored solution Support documentation / ease of installation / site visits / remote diagnostics

New software / new architecture 700 support calls – UK / biometrices get good / replacement cards & batteries / 4% (?)

Refurb / 5-10 years life

Distributor Box solution / easy to sell / influence installers, but Salto distribute direct

more important with distance / margin / cards lock in / fill the tech blanks / equipment & system choice / risk to ACT: wrong advice by distributors

Cost of stocking / cost of delivery / margin / reliability / reputation / not too many parts / ease of ordering / who they stock

Pick rate / management of conflict Product knowledge / new product communications

Spare parts WEEE / manufacturer disposes, not distributor / cards lock in

Consultants Crime / what they know / keep up to date / responsible for spec / bad experience

Regulatory compliance, no loyalty, do as little as possible, subservient to architects

Cost – makes him competition Basic training of access control / how to build a system / instructions – easy to learn & use / tech nichel (d)

Free training / instance maintenance agreement / order cards

ROSH / WEEE

Installer Cost / speed of install / good story – scary sells

Familiarity / features / security for a / time to install / support / typically non-pc tech / easy to diagnose problems / ACT reputation = quality & reliability

ACT risk: gives wrong advice / cost / system install / hiding behaviour / product choice – getting it right

Fitters (not necessarily specialists) / mobiles allow eejits to operate / time to operate / time to install / cost of parts / fit all door sizes / tension & stress feedback / on site without manual and/or trained / pressure to get out fast / site survey

Knowledge of multiple systems / give me a NTEZ system / no PC or software experts

Replace batteries / want maintenance contract, but don’t want to do maintenance

Ease of ordering spares / upgrading software & hardware / replace with another ACT system / reputation & loyalty

System Admin

Ease of use / ease of use / ease of management

None - responsible for management of system

Influence the commission Need significant training for system admin / help system on PC / online help / documentation

Robust & secure / delete unused cards / admin issuing cards to wrong users / real time door status / long life / immunity from RF

Know when to replace batteries

Users Ease of use / ease of use / not to change the way the end user operates their building / crime on the rise

Data security / fast access Risk – should work in access control (?)

Risk: lock comes free User I/F / use of your phone for near field communication

Visitor cards / bad experience / privacy mode

Maintenance staff

Contracts / steady revenue stream / short or long battery life ?

None - Technical support / few call outs / not technology PC users

How to replace batteries Cleaning / ease of replacing batteries / Act website to support

Disposing of batteries


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Intellectual Property


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Functionality


R&D


Research Collaboration

• Dept of Mechanical & Manufacturing EngineeringTrinity College Dublin

• Enterprise Ireland

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Results..

2 PCT patent applications

Commercial collaborators

40% cost reduction

Platform technology

Situational awareness

Clear technology roadmap

New markets identified


Thank you!

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Contact:Tony Owens, Director

Shibumi Consulting Ltd++353 (0)1 442 9609

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