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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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UT CIS Awarded EDA University Center Designation
UT CIS has been re-designated by the U.S. Economic Development Administration as an EDA University Center. The five-year award provides funding to colleges and universities to administer programs to leverage their assets,…
Read MoreUT CIS OSHA Training Center Ranks #4 in Nation
The Southeastern OTI Education Center at The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) was ranked #4 in the nation according to an August 2 report distributed by the U.S. Department of Labor. The…
Read MoreUT CIS Provides Training for Leadership Bedford
For the second year, UTCIS conducted a class for two Leadership Bedford programs, targeting adult and youth leaders throughout the county. The program’s mission is to develop local leaders by equipping them with leadership…
Read MorePTAC to Celebrate National PTAC Day on Sept. 21, 2022
Make plans to celebrate National Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Day with your Tennessee PTAC on September 21, 2022! Tennessee's PTAC, housed in the UT Center for Industrial Services, works with hundreds of small…
Read MoreHow Smaller Manufacturers Can Develop Risk Management Strategies for Their Supply Chains
The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light a stark reality about current supply chains. As Nissan Motor Co.’s Chief Operating Officer Ashwani Gupta points out, “The just-in-time model is designed for supply-chain efficiencies and…
Read MoreDepartment of Commerce Launches Jobs Quality Toolkit
The new Baldrige Job Quality Toolkit is an easy-to-use tool aimed at small and medium-sized organizations. The toolkit includes a menu of vetted strategies and actions for leaders and their workforces to collaboratively choose…
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