Analyze the functions to be fulfilled by the product using the A4 method
Innovation driven by basic needs
Practical sheet REF: FIC0303 V1
Analyze the functions to be fulfilled by the product using the A4 method
Innovation driven by basic needs

Author : Michel GUIGA

Publication date: August 10, 2011 | Lire en français

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2. Analyze the functions to be fulfilled by the product using the A4 method

To find solutions, you'll need to integrate four "arbiters" into the analysis team:

  • an economist/financier – affordability;

  • a marketing/product manager – acceptability – awareness ;

  • a production and/or logistics manager – availability ;

  • a standards/legal manager – acceptability .

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To frame the search for innovation, it's a good idea to start with a simple functional analysis, positioning a function to be fulfilled by the product in front of each basic need identified. Once this has been done, you can go back to the components or technologies identified in the needs analysis,...

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