#2 Taking out
What it says
- Remove the part or property that causes trouble.
- Pull out only the part or property you actually need.
Examples
- Software
- Move slow work out of the request path into a background job.
- Business
- Outsource a non-core task such as payroll.
- Engineering
- Put a noisy compressor outside the building.
- Everyday life
- Leave the phone in another room while you work.
Where the matrix suggests it
The classic contradiction matrix suggests Taking out in 222 of its 1,248 filled cells. Most often for these conflicts:
- Improving Weight of moving object worsens Speed
- Improving Weight of moving object worsens Ease of repair
- Improving Weight of stationary object worsens Duration of action by stationary object
- Improving Weight of stationary object worsens External harm affects the object
- Improving Weight of stationary object worsens Ease of repair
- Improving Weight of stationary object worsens Extent of automation
- Improving Length of stationary object worsens Manufacturing precision
- Improving Length of stationary object worsens Ease of operation