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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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Recent Posts
UT CIS Ready to Connect Manufacturers to Powerful Material Evaluation Equipment
The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services signed a contract this month with the UT Center for Materials Processing. Now small manufacturers can access essential technologies for nondestructive…
Read MoreTier II Reporting Team Continues to Spread Awareness
The UT CIS team has continued traveling across the state to spread awareness of Tier II Reporting. Tier II reports are used by the Tennessee Emergency Management Association (TEMA), county emergency managers, first…
Read MorePer Vivo Labs and UT PTAC
Founded in 2012, Per Vivo Labs, Inc. seeks to solve complex problems with simple solutions. In 2015, the company engaged the U.S Army Research Lab, Aberdeen Proving Ground regarding a product patent developed in their Lab.…
Read MoreHave you Mapped Your Value Streams?
An often overlooked and underutilized lean tool is the value stream map (VSM). In simple terms, the VSM provides a “30,000-foot view” of the flow of goods from supplier to customer through your organization. The primary purpose…
Read MoreQuality Core Tools – Not Just for Automotive
The “Quality Core Tools” are considered a standard throughout the automotive industry but the tools are not just for automotive companies. The five tools that are used throughout a product’s lifecycle, from development to…
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