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Knowledge Base Overview

The knowledge base is a central repository of documentation that:
  • Trains AI assistants
  • Prevents re-learning past solutions
  • Guides team members
  • Improves AI accuracy

Knowledge Base Content

Standard Operating Procedures

  • Manufacturing processes
  • Safety protocols
  • Equipment operation
  • Emergency procedures

Troubleshooting Guides

  • Common equipment issues
  • How to diagnose problems
  • Step-by-step solutions
  • When to escalate

Historical Resolutions

  • Past similar claims
  • Solutions that worked
  • Lessons learned
  • Best practices

Reference Materials

  • Equipment specifications
  • Supplier information
  • Standards compliance
  • Contact directories

Adding Documents

  1. Admin Console → Knowledge Base
  2. Click “Upload Document”
  3. Choose file (PDF, Word, markdown)
  4. Add metadata:
    • Title
    • Department (Quality, Maintenance, etc.)
    • Category (Procedure, Guide, Reference)
    • Tags (for search)
  5. Save

Bulk Import

For large content uploads:
  1. Prepare documents in folder
  2. Zip file collection
  3. Upload zip to Knowledge Base
  4. System extracts and indexes
  5. Organize by department

Document Management

Organizing Documents

  • By department (Quality, Maintenance, etc.)
  • By category (Procedures, Guides, etc.)
  • By topic (Equipment, Safety, etc.)
  • By date (chronological updates)

Version Control

  • Keep one “current” version
  • Archive old versions
  • Note what changed
  • Track last update date

Access Control

  • Department can view own procedures
  • Managers can view all
  • Admins can view/edit all
  • Some documents marked confidential

Search & Retrieval

  • Full-text search
  • Tag-based search
  • Department filter
  • Recently updated highlight

Knowledge Base Analytics

Track:
  • Most viewed documents
  • Documents agents use most
  • Search query patterns
  • Knowledge gaps (searched but not found)
Use analytics to:
  • Add missing documentation
  • Update outdated content
  • Identify training needs
  • Improve AI performance

Keeping Knowledge Base Current

Monthly Review

  • Update changed procedures
  • Remove outdated content
  • Add new learnings
  • Fix broken links

Quarterly Audit

  • Verify all procedures current
  • Identify gaps
  • Reorganize if needed
  • Archive old versions

When Processes Change

  • Update relevant documents immediately
  • Notify team of changes
  • Retrain AI if needed
  • Add to changelog

Knowledge Base Impact

Good knowledge base results in:
  • ✅ Faster issue resolution
  • ✅ Better AI classification
  • ✅ Fewer repeated errors
  • ✅ Improved team training
  • ✅ More consistent processes

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