What are “solution-neutral” and “solution-specific” problem statements?

Question

What are “solution-neutral” and “solution-specific” problem statements?

In: 1

Answer 1

As it sounds, solution neutral problem statements specify only the problem, leaving the kinds of solution completely open – eg we need a way to transport X amount of goods from our warehouse to our manufacturing floor

Solution specific problem statements, codify some aspects of the solution within the problem statement – eg we need to build an overground conveyor between our warehouse and our manufacturing floor