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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 Center for Industrial Services' TMEP Program Connects Manufacturing Leaders with Workforce and AI Resources
The Tennessee Manufacturing Extension Partnership (TMEP), a program of the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS), supported the American Wire Producers Association (AWPA) Operations Managers Meeting held…
Read MoreThe Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee is... Tennemo Rice!
We are proud to congratulate Tennemo Rice, winner of the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee competition!Produced by a family-owned farm and mill in West Tennessee, Tennemo Rice earned the top honor after thousands of…
Read MoreInspiring the Next Generation of Tennessee Manufacturers
This past June, 29 McMinn County middle school students participated in the inaugural MADE (Manufacturing, Assembly, Design and Engineering) Camp, where they explored careers in manufacturing, engineering, skilled trades and…
Read MoreManufacturing Excellence Means Never Standing Still
Manufacturing Excellence Means Never Standing StillManufacturing excellence isn't achieved once and checked off a list. It requires continually evaluating how work gets done, responding to changing customer expectations, and…
Read MoreBuilding a More Efficient Future at TAG Manufacturing
Building a More Efficient Future at TAG ManufacturingWhen production lead times at Chattanooga-based TAG Manufacturing grew from about four weeks to an average of 15, the heavy-equipment attachment manufacturer knew it needed a…
Read MoreUT Expands AI Workforce Training for Tennessee Manufacturers
The University of Tennessee is expanding workforce development opportunities for Tennessee manufacturers through a new partnership between the UT Knoxville College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) and the UT Institute…
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