From offices in Boise, Post Falls, Twin Falls, and Pocatello, TechHelp Specialists help Idaho manufacturers, food processors and entrepreneurs improve their competitiveness through continuous product and process innovation.
Operational Excellence
Silver Needle Inc.
Kellogg, Idaho – Shoshone County
One Page Summary of Success Story
Silver Needle Positioned for Future Growth and Change
In October 2006, Silver Needle Inc. created a factory designed to produce protective clothing of all kinds. As demand for products increased, implementing Lean practices to improve efficiency and lead times became necessary.
Project
TechHelp, a member of the MEP National Network™, worked with Silver Needle Inc. to develop a plant improvement plan, where the creation of a Lean culture was crucial. TechHelp provided Lean training for key personnel in order to create a core of Lean Technicians and internal Lean Champions.
Results
“We continue to amaze ourselves at how we evolve and embrace change. TechHelp champions our efforts to effectively engage employees in making the improvements we need to make on our Lean journey.”
–Renee Gilbert Human Resources & Marketing Manager, Silver Needle, Inc.