Example 1: Throughput vs Operational Burden

1. Scenario

An operations team increases the number of orders processed in parallel to raise throughput.

As parallel handling increases, coordination effort and mental load rise, slowing execution.


2. Contradiction Analysis

Improve Worsen
Capacity of active entity (7) Mass of active entity (1)

Increasing operating capacity increases active burden.


3. TRIZ Solution

Applicable TRIZ principles:


4. Interpretation of the Solution

Segmentation

Split order processing into independent streams handled by small autonomous units.

Taking out

Remove non-essential coordination tasks from the active process.