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Profiling Technological Competencies of Companies: A Case Study Based on the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving
Author(s) -
Moehrle Martin G.,
Lessing Hagen
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
creativity and innovation management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.148
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1467-8691
pISSN - 0963-1690
DOI - 10.1111/j.0963-1690.2004.00312.x
Subject(s) - triz , profiling (computer programming) , acronym , german , relevance (law) , business , patent analysis , strategic management , knowledge management , process management , computer science , marketing , artificial intelligence , data science , philosophy , linguistics , archaeology , political science , law , history , operating system
The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (Russian acronym: TRIZ) provides several new ways for finding creative problem solutions. In addition to TRIZ as it is used for generating inventions, some of its instruments can be applied for strategic management support. In combination with patent databases, TRIZ can be used for profiling technological competencies of inventors and companies to support strategic decisions. This article demonstrates profiling of technological competencies, using a complex case study of a leading German company. In this case study a five‐step process, developed by the main author, has been applied. After having analysed patents and patent applications of three major companies in the field of floor‐cleaning aids, three characteristic profiles have been identified. This led to important activities in the area of R&D of the company doing the analysis, as well as to decisions of strategic relevance.