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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 Certifies New Economic Developers
Pictured left to right: Adina Chumley, Helene Singer Cash, Scottie Tudor, Carol Jones, Justin Snow, Aaron Frazier (not pictured). The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) recently graduated…
Read MorePTAC Quarterly Report (July - Sept. 2022)
The University of Tennessee Procurement Technical Assistance Center (TN PTAC) during the 3rd quarter, July 1 – September 30, 2022, accomplished a significant amount of counseling, sponsored/participated in several major outreach…
Read MoreManufacturing USA 2022 Highlights Report Released
On Monday October 24, The White House convened a Manufacturing USA leadership summit which included directors from all sixteen Manufacturing USA Institutes. During the summit, the Manufacturing USA 2022 Highlights Report…
Read MoreManufacturing Day in Carroll County
The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) provided support to students for Carroll County’s Nov. 3rd Manufacturing Day. The students participating in the plant tour can be seen wearing safety glasses…
Read MoreTennessee Manufacturers Association Manufacturing Roadshow in Jackson
The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) was a presenting sponsor of the Nov. 2, 2022 Tennessee Manufacturers Association Manufacturing Roadshow held at UT’s West Tennessee Ag Research and Education…
Read MoreA Message from the UT CIS Executive Director
From Paul H. Jennings, Executive Director of UT Center for Industrial Services Workforce development is one of the great challenges of our time. How we respond to this challenge affects the future of our businesses,…
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