Retain what matters most—before it walks out the door
When experienced employees retire or leave, they often take years of critical know-how with them. For many manufacturers, that knowledge exists only in someone’s head, not in a manual or system. This can lead to production slowdowns, onboarding challenges, and a steep learning curve for newer team members.At CIFT, we understand that your workforce is your greatest asset, but also one of your greatest risks when knowledge isn’t captured. That’s why our Knowledge Transfer solutions are designed to help you identify and preserve essential expertise while building stronger, more resilient teams.
We don’t just create documents. We work alongside your team to capture what really happens on the floor, then translate that into usable, repeatable tools that drive results, like reduced downtime, faster onboarding, improved quality, and operational consistency.
Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming retirement or simply want to improve training and cross-functional performance, our solutions can help future-proof your operations.
Enhanced SOPs & Job Instruction Sheets
We help you build clear, actionable documentation that reflects real work—not just what’s in a manual. Our team creates customized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Instruction Sheets that make onboarding easier and reduce training time, all while ensuring quality and compliance.
Train-the-Trainer Systems
Internal experts are your best teachers—if they’re supported with the right tools. Our Train-the-Trainer approach equips seasoned employees to pass on their skills effectively, with simple frameworks that promote consistency, confidence, and leadership growth across your team.
Autonomous Maintenance Support
Your frontline workers are the first line of defense against downtime. We provide tools and guidance to empower teams to manage equipment proactively, extend asset life, and take ownership of their workstations.
Root Cause Analysis & Cultural Development
Solving a problem once isn’t enough—you need a team that can prevent it from recurring. We help establish root cause thinking as part of your culture, giving your team the mindset and tools to solve problems at their source.
Autonomous Maintenance Support
Your frontline workers are the first line of defense against downtime. We provide tools and guidance to empower teams to manage equipment proactively, extend asset life, and take ownership of their workstations.
Root Cause Analysis & Cultural Development
Solving a problem once isn’t enough—you need a team that can prevent it from recurring. We help establish root cause thinking as part of your culture, giving your team the mindset and tools to solve problems at their source.
Let’s protect what your business knows—and grow what’s next.
Whether you’re just starting to think about succession planning or facing a critical departure, we’re here to help you keep moving forward with confidence.