本研究建立一個流程導向之功能分析與修剪的基礎理論與應用。演算式的系統分析流程可系統性地分析與修剪系統。本研究包含的主要工具有作業流程圖(Operation Flow Chart)、流程功能分析(Function Analysis for Process)、流的分析(Flow Analysis)、因果衝突鏈分析(Cause-effect-contradiction-chain Analysis)與流程修剪(Process Trimming)。次工具包含有圖式化的功能模型(Functional Graphic Form)、以元件關係為基礎具有完整架構的流程修剪規則(Trimming Rule for Process)、流程修剪計畫(Trimming Plan for Process)以及遞迴式的流程修剪程序(Recursive Trimming Procedure for Processes)。
本研究主要貢獻包括: 1)建立一個系統化流程分析的理論模型和手法，可以辨識流程導向系統的問題並以修剪的方式解決問題; 2)建立流程修剪的圖式化功能模型、架構流程導向的修剪規則與修剪計畫藉以進行系統性的流程修剪; 3)整合萃智與製造流程分析工具，以「減」的方式達成系統修剪與問題解決之目標。

This research established a set of fundametal theory with application examples for process-oriented functional analysis and trimming. An algorithic procedure to analyze process systems leading to systematic process diagnosis and trimming has been established. Specific tools used in the procedure include Operation Flow Chart, Functional Analysis for Process, Flow Analysis, Cause-effect-contradiction-chain Analysis, and Process Trimming. Sub-tools established include graphic functional model, a structured set of trimming rules based on analysis of component relationships, Trimming plan for process, and a recursive trimming procedure for processes.
The contributions of this research include: 1) Establishing a systematic process analysis procedure and theory to identify process-oriented system problems and solve problem with process trimming; 2) Establising graphic function modeling for process trimming, a structured set of expanded trimming rules, and trimming plan to facilitate systematic trimming processes; 3) Integrating TRIZ and manufactuging process analysis tools for process trimming and problem solving by component and process reduction.

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