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Regardless of the focus of your Tennessee business, UT CIS offers relevant and informative consulting and networking services to benefit your bottom line.
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UT CIS courses are available throughout the state. View our course schedule to see which will be available near you over the next several months.
Discover MoreWhether you want to improve productivity on the plant floor, comply with safety or environmental regulations, navigate the federal procurement process, introduce a new product, or improve your economic development potential, the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services has the expertise to help you succeed.
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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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