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Whether 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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UT CIS Facilitates Asset-Based Planning Forums in Rural Counties
The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) is partnering with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) and the Tennessee Development District Association (TDDA) to help rural…
Read MoreAdvanced Manufacturing Solutions Symposium
As an added benefit to TN Manufacturers, we have co-located the nation’s first ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS SYMPOSIUM on the same location and day. This event will allow your company to learn about and establish…
Read MoreTop Findings During IATF16949:2016 Transition Audits
Top Findings During IATF16949:2016 Transition Audits Many companies have transitioned from ISO/TS to IATF16949:2016 and most have had multiple non-conformances. Some companies have been very prepared for the transition while…
Read MoreA Note from Our Executive Director, Dr. Paul H. Jennings
January 22, 2018 - Happy 2018! UTCIS had a record breaking 2017. We assisted 650 companies, trained 5,000 people and facilitated $1.6 billion in customer reported economic impact (capital investment, increased sales, and reduced…
Read MoreAn Inspired Workforce – The Bigger Picture - Part Four
January 30, 2018 - Having uninspired workers in our manufacturing facilities is bad for everyone. As mentioned before, it can be particularly harmful for small manufacturers. We are all becoming more connected, either directly or…
Read MoreAn Inspired Workforce – A Strategy for Small Manufacturers - Part Three
January 23, 2018 - In rapidly changing workplace environments, a pressing challenge for all manufacturers is to explore ways to get most, if not all, of their people contributing their best efforts. There are unique challenges in…
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