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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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Make the Most of Your Relationships
In order to remain competitive in today’s global economy and prepare for the upcoming challenges from the increasingly complex marketplace, Tennessee manufacturers must not only pay attention to the demands of today, but must…
Read MoreGetting Your Share of the Labor Pool
UT CIS Workforce Status Review Shows You How By Tim Waldo, CIS workforce development specialist There are five challenges that virtually all manufacturers must deal with when it comes to finding the right workers: the skills…
Read MoreDON'T JUST ATTRACT WORKERS, KEEP THEM
It is one thing to attract great talent. It is another thing to keep it. Tennessee’s automotive manufacturers have experienced tremendous growth and success over the last few years. Along with this growth comes the challenge of…
Read MoreRegister for In-Plant HAZWOPER, DOT Training Programs
CIS offers its industry customers a four-day, in-plant, hazardous waste site worker (40-Hour HAZWOPER) training program for workers who clean up or have exposure to dangerous and hazardous materials in industry facilities. These…
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…
Read MoreUT CIS Certifies State Economic Developers
The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services graduated its eighth class recently through its Tennessee Certified Economic Developer (TCED) Program. This cohort brings the total number of Tennessee certified…
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