Pipeline
Every answer leaves a trail
Seven stages from source to logged output, each producing something you can inspect.
Seven stages
- P1
Ingest
Connect approved sources only.
- P2
Minimise
Strip data the task does not need.
- P3
Retrieve
Pull the relevant, current passages.
- P4
Infer
Generate from that context.
- P5
Guard
Test for gaps, drift and unsafe output.
- P6
Review
Staff check output, based on risk.
- P7
Log
Record input, output and decision.
Stage by stage
| Stage | What happens | Artefact |
|---|---|---|
| P1 Ingest | Each source is registered with an owner, version and review date. | Source register |
| P2 Minimise | Identifiers are removed or masked before processing, unless the task needs them. | Data flow map |
| P3 Retrieve | Search returns ranked passages and rejects out-of-date versions. | Retrieval tests |
| P4 Infer | The model works from the retrieved context, with versioned prompts. | Prompt and model record |
| P5 Guard | Automated checks flag missing citations, off-topic answers and unsafe content. | Evaluation set |
| P6 Review | A named role reviews output in the tool they already use. The level of review is set by the risk of the task. | Review workflow |
| P7 Log | Every step is logged, so any answer can be traced and audited. | Audit trail |
How we deliver
- Understand the need
- Build the system
- Design the interface
- Train your staff
- Support and improve