UT CIS wants to identify your unique challenges and opportunities so that you can make your company more profitable and a better place to work.
Excellence in manufacturing comes from dedication to leading-edge management and operational practices that keep you ahead of the competition. Our experienced staff is committed to helping build a thriving manufacturing industry across the entire State of Tennessee by providing a wide-array of management and operational services tailored to small - and medium - sized manufacturers. Our expertise and federal, state, and local resources make improvement, growth, and sustainability possible for manufacturers ready to advance their competitive edge in today’s global economy.
The TN Manufacturing Extension Partnership (TMEP), housed within the UT CIS, leverages university resources, government relationships, and economic development partnerships to provide excellence in training, consulting, and customer service.
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Tennessee Manufacturing Data DashboardThe dashboard provides independent and objective data on how Tennessee's manufacturing sector is performing in eight main areas, and helps leaders focus on a few key metrics most important in measuring the sector's economic progress and talent needs.