PRIZ Guru is an all-in-one Engineering Thinking platform designed to help Quality teams solve complex problems, prevent failures, reduce costs, and drive innovation using systematic and systemic methods, tools, and processes. It combines creative thinking tools, AI-assisted facilitation, project management, collaboration, automatic reporting, and idea management into a single ecosystem to improve problem-solving efficiency and cross-stakeholder alignment.
Overview
- Target audience: quality engineers, problem-solvers, R&D and innovation teams, and organizations aiming to institutionalize engineering thinking.
- Core promise: accelerate continuous improvement with a machine-assisted innovation platform and a comprehensive toolkit that covers ideation, analysis, solution design, implementation, and reporting.
- Deployment: designed for organizations of varying sizes, with options for training, workshops, and scalable collaboration.
How PRIZ Guru Works
- Creative thinking tools provide structured methods to generate and refine ideas beyond traditional brainstorming.
- AI-assisted facilitation guides teams through disciplined problem-solving workflows, ensuring consistency and knowledge transfer across the organization.
- Project management integration links problem-solving activities to timelines, milestones, and resources.
- Collaboration features foster transparent communication, shared goals, conflict resolution, and collective ownership.
- Automatic reporting eliminates manual reporting by generating stakeholder-ready documentation.
- Idea management captures and traces all ideas, decisions, and their rationale for full transparency.
Use Cases
- Solve complex engineering problems and optimize processes across microelectronics, manufacturing, materials, and product development.
- Prevent failures and reduce waste through systematic problem analysis and root-cause-driven improvements.
- Identify hidden business opportunities through structured innovation workflows.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and leadership alignment on improvement initiatives.
Tools & Capabilities
- Creative thinking tools for out-of-the-box ideation
- AI-assisted facilitation to structure problem solving
- Project management integration for planning and tracking
- Collaboration features for open communication and shared goals
- Automatic reporting for stakeholder-ready documentation
- Idea management with full traceability of ideas and decisions
- Mastery training and tailored facilitation to onboard teams
- Platform fluency training combining theory with practice
- Leadership and professional development tracks for problem solving
How It Works (Core Workflow)
- Break down problems into manageable components using structured methods (e.g., TRIZ-inspired thinking, 9 Windows, etc.).
- Use AI-assisted facilitation to guide the problem-solving process and ensure consistent learning.
- Capture ideas, evaluate with transparent criteria, and manage the lifecycle from concept to solution.
- Automatically generate reports and dashboards to communicate progress and results.
- Apply process improvements and systematic innovation techniques to deliver measurable value.
Core Features
- All-in-one engineering thinking platform tailored for quality teams
- AI-assisted facilitation and structured problem-solving workflows
- Integrated project management, collaboration, and automatic reporting
- Comprehensive idea management with full traceability
- Training and facilitation programs to upskill teams
- Tools for systematic problem solving, process improvement, and innovation
- Accessible for organizations of various sizes with scalable deployment
Getting Started
- Explore the platform to learn how to break down problems, run structured sessions, and document outcomes.
- Leverage the training and workshops to accelerate adoption and proficiency across your team.
- Connect with sales to request a demo and see a tailored walkthrough of how PRIZ Guru can address your specific use cases.