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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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DON'T JUST ATTRACT WORKERS, KEEP THEM
It is one thing to attract great talent. It is another thing to keep it. Tennessee’s automotive manufacturers have experienced tremendous growth and success over the last few years. Along with this growth comes the challenge of…
Read MoreRegister for In-Plant HAZWOPER, DOT Training Programs
CIS offers its industry customers a four-day, in-plant, hazardous waste site worker (40-Hour HAZWOPER) training program for workers who clean up or have exposure to dangerous and hazardous materials in industry facilities. These…
Read MoreAdvanced Manufacturing Solutions Symposium
As an added benefit to TN Manufacturers, we have co-located the nation’s first ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS SYMPOSIUM on the same location and day. This event will allow your company to learn about and…
Read MoreUT 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…
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