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The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services provides consulting solutions to help companies improve and grow. The UT CIS philosophy is to assess the company needs and provide only services that are value added. We utilize the most experienced consultants and most recent technologies. Resources with industry experience and University professors are available through the coordination of CIS Solutions Consultants as needed.
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Recent Posts
Made in Tennessee Co-Sponsors 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee
The Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee contest was designed to highlight the wide array of products manufactured in Tennessee and bring awareness to manufacturing careers across the state. Nominations for this year’s contest…
Read MoreBoard Excellence Certification & Development Program by UT Center for Industrial Services
It is no secret that an organization must have strong leadership to achieve excellence. John C. Maxwell said, “A leader is one that knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” The highest level of leadership in many…
Read MoreThe University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services hosted the inaugural Tennessee Workforce Development (TNWFD) Academy
The UT Center for Industrial Services hosted the inaugural Tennessee Workforce Development (TNWFD) Academy in Knoxville February 18-20, 2025. This two-and-a-half-day training event supported learning, networking, and…
Read MoreMake an Impact: Become a Tennessee Certified Economic Developer!
Are you looking to enhance your skills, expand your network, and make a lasting impact in your community? The Tennessee Certified Economic Developer (TCED) Program, administered by the University of Tennessee Center for…
Read MoreIntroducing Our New Safety Management Service Line
We are excited to share a new service tailored for our manufacturing clients. Recognizing that many companies may not have the resources to justify a full-time safety professional, often placing this responsibility on HR or other…
Read MoreNew Health & Safety Consultant Joins UT CIS Team
We are thrilled to announce that Aaron Gillespie has joined the Health, Safety & Emergency Preparedness (HSEP) program at the UT Center for Industrial Services. Aaron will be serving as an HSEP Consultant, providing his…
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