Model of a knowledge management for system integrator(s) of cyber-physical production systems (CPPS)

Abstract

This paper explores the problem of the possibility of integrating the Knowledge Management System (KMS) and System Integrator(s) in Cyber-physical Production Systems (CPPS). In the first stage of our approach, CPPS development network, including relations and the applied Systems Engineering approach was presented. Our next approach was to integrate the CPPS development network with the tacit knowledge management system (TKMS); this was developed and strictly described. Our proposed approach to TKMS, integrated into the system integrator of CPSS (KMStoCPPS) includes: (1) identification of processes within the enterprise network that should be supported by the knowledge management system and also by the system integrator of CPSS, (2) identification of experts within a network as the source of knowledge, (3) acquiring tacit knowledge from experts within a network, (4) the classification of tacit knowledge within the network, (5) the knowledge base for the network. Finally, based on the example, the KMStoCPPS model was explained. The proposed approach can be a useful for manufacturing enterprises working within a network and can be also treated as an element in the adaptation of an enterprise to the concept of Industry 4.0.