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UT 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…
Read MoreUT 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 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 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…
Read MoreAn Inspired Workforce - Part One
January 9, 2018 - Right now in American workplaces five out of every 10 workers, on average, are really not all that interested in their job, according to recent studies. That’s at least half that are not engaged, connected or…
Read MoreAn Inspired Workforce – A Challenge for Small Manufacturers - Part Two
January 18, 2018 - At least half of American workers are not engaged enough to even attempt to achieve better than average results at their work. There are a host of reasons that small manufacturers must take this seriously. We…
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