Output Targets vs Product Quality
Gate throughput increases on demonstrated process capability data, never on commercial schedule alone.
CyberTRIZ analysis · GreenFieldIndustrialProjects contradiction CSO017 · one of 8,235 worked contradictions published by CyberTRIZ.AI
Regulations
Business Context
During start-up, pressure to increase saleable output can encourage higher throughput before process controls, equipment settings, raw-material conditions, and operator practices are sufficiently stable to maintain consistent product quality.
Green Field Industrial Projects TRIZ Resolution
Separate production-volume progression from quality qualification. Increase throughput only within operating regions where critical quality parameters remain controlled, and use real-time quality feedback to adjust process conditions.
Applicable TRIZ Principles
Principle 3 – Local Quality concentrates control on parameters that determine product quality.
Principle 15 – Dynamics adjusts production rate according to demonstrated quality capability.
Principle 23 – Feedback uses quality measurements to correct operating conditions rapidly.
Expected Outcome
Higher saleable output
More consistent product quality
Reduced off-specification production
Faster process qualification
Decision Indicators
Early indicators include:
Off-specification production increases with throughput.
Quality targets are relaxed during ramp-up.
Product must be repeatedly reworked or downgraded.
Production volume rises faster than process capability.
Quality results arrive too late to influence operating decisions.