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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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The Caring Workplaces Initiative
The Caring Workplaces, an Initiative of the First Tennessee Development District, was created in 2020 and is funded by a grant through the U.S. Department of Labor. The mission of the Caring Workplaces is to build an…
Read MoreContinuing Education and Professional Development with UT CIS
By Bill Hicks, Region 7 Solutions Consultant It’s hard to know where our professional careers may take us. On several occasions during my thirty-plus year career, I’ve found myself responsible for something that I only…
Read MoreSmooth Sailing: ISE Team Helps Allison Boats Navigate Changing Supply Chain
Senior design projects pair students with a company that has come to the department with a demonstrated need, giving the students real-world engineering experience and the company a solution to its issues. This year, one…
Read MoreFictiv's 2022 State of Manufacturing Report
Fictiv's 2022 State of Manufacturing Report Finds an Industry Focused on Organizational Transformation in Order to Shore Up Future Growth Earlier this summer, Fictiv, the leader in on-demand, high-quality digital manufacturing,…
Read MoreCapstone Design Project: FAQs
By Bill Hicks, Region 7 Solutions Consultant Thanks to everyone who has already reached out regarding a Capstone Design Project for this academic year which begins on August 24. After my last article, I’ve reviewed and…
Read MoreMatch Culture with Technology
Reducing reactive maintenance by eliminating repeat asset/component errors is best done through a robust continuous improvement process driven by an engaged workforce performing predictive/condition-based maintenance. …
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