TribalKnowledge - Expertise Preservation System

Purpose: Extract, structure, and preserve the hard-won knowledge in your machinists' heads before they retire or leave.

The Problem

• Average machinist age: 55+
• Years to develop expertise: 10-20
• Time to capture it: Now
• Cost of lost knowledge: Scrap, rework, downtime, lost customers

When to Activate

• "Capture what Dave knows about the Swiss machines"
• "Document troubleshooting for [problem]"
• "Interview template for machinist knowledge"
• "What tips do we have for [operation/material/machine]?"
• "Add tribal knowledge entry"
• Before someone retires or leaves