PIK-model

The Process-Intermediate-Knowledge model (PIK-model for short) is an unofficial term used mainly in manufacturing facilities such as in the pharmaceutical and food industry.

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Clean concepts

The term is a variant of other more recognized terms within the clean mindset, along with KATA or Hoshin Kanri. Where these terms are more widely used to describe more overall approaches to improvements and optimizations, the PIK-model is used more as a description of the specific level of knowledge being acquired on production lines (to some referred to as “shop floor”). Meaning that using e.g. KATA or Hoshin Kanri can lead to growth of the individual persons Process-Intermediate-Knowledge.

The purpose

The concept of the PIK-model is that knowledge or know-how about a specific production/process step within the entire manufacturing process can be obtained in between actual execution of said process. This allows employees to obtain knowledge about the production process without it having to be executed, allowing people to obtain this knowledge independently of production lines running.

It is often a challenge to clear up time in tight production plans to allow for collection of data and training of people, whereas the Process-Intermediate-Knowledge model eliminates this factor.

Implementation in everyday production

Creating test environments which are replicas of the production environment (this being both physical and IT based environments) are one way of creating a platform for getting a larger Process-Intermediate-Knowledge. It allows employees to interact with surroundings that mimic production settings without disturbing the production itself.

Limitations

Though there are few limitations to using this model, one should still be aware of them.

Even though the model is not as widely used as other clean concept models, there are still some data to look at. The most important thing to consider is that it has been recorded that employees could experience a lower sensation of inclusion in production if working too long time based on the Process-Intermediate-Knowledge model. A key factor is to make sure to not pressure employees to working with the model. It is important to not, so to speak, shove Process-Intermediate-Knowledge down people’s throats or else there is a high risk of choking.

References

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