Standardization vs Technical Optimization
Mandate standard solutions as the default and require a documented lifecycle-value justification before any technical customisation is approved.
CyberTRIZ analysis · GreenFieldIndustrialProjects contradiction GED016 · one of 8,235 worked contradictions published by CyberTRIZ.AI
Regulations
Business Context
Standard equipment, specifications, and design solutions reduce engineering effort, simplify procurement, and improve lifecycle support. However, standard solutions may not provide the highest technical performance for every application.
Green Field Industrial Projects TRIZ Resolution
Standardize interfaces, equipment families, and recurring functions while allowing optimization where performance differences materially affect project value. Technical customization should be concentrated on functions where its lifecycle benefit exceeds the complexity it creates.
Applicable TRIZ Principles
Principle 3 – Local Quality applies customization selectively according to functional importance.
Principle 6 – Universality uses common solutions across multiple applications.
Principle 35 – Parameter Changes adapts standardized designs through controlled parameter variation.
Expected Outcome
Lower engineering complexity
Greater equipment commonality
Preserved critical performance
Improved lifecycle support
Decision Indicators
Early indicators include:
Every application receives a unique technical solution.
Standard equipment creates material performance penalties.
Spare-parts diversity increases unnecessarily.
Minor optimization gains create substantial engineering effort.
Procurement competition declines because of excessive customization.