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MEP Success Stories from Tennessee

Health and Safety Assistance Helps Company Onboard New Processes

Reported Year
2023
The company recognizes the value of maintaining the most current knowledge of occupational safety and health requirements for their team members assigned responsibilities subject to OSHA and DOT regulations and was onboarding a new process which required understanding of handing and management of additional chemicals not previously utilized. The

ISO Assistance Supports Continued Improvement

Reported Year
2023
After having worked with the TMEP team, part of the MEP National Network™, on a leadership development training and coaching project, the company requested assistance with preparing internal auditors to complete internal first-party audits to their ISO 9001 program. An internal quality audit is an important tool for any company that wishes to

Core Tools and Leadership Training Offer New Possibilities for Growth

Reported Year
2022
Over the past several years, the company has been investing to expand its capacity, capitalizing on a changing economy where speed to market and the ability to rapidly restock matters. With growth came the need to understand and optimize internal processes and to provide support for team building and leadership skills. A long-time Tennessee

Concrete Polishing Company Begins Lean Journey

Reported Year
2022
Concrete Polishing Solutions contacted the Tennessee Manufacturing Extension Partnership, part of the MEP National Network™, to inquire about assistance with lean manufacturing training and implementation activities. CPS wanted to focus on introducing their workforce to lean techniques followed up with shop floor kaizen activities. CPS’s assembly

Value Stream Mapping and 5S Help Delay a Plant Expansion/Location Expenses

Reported Year
2022
Safe-T-Cover contacted the Tennessee Manufacturing Extension Partnership (TMEP), part of the MEP National Network™, for assistance in helping them better understand their production processes. Safe-T-Cover specifically wanted to focus on an analysis of production flow and time studies to assist in the determination of labor costs. The company was

ISO 9001:2015 Certification Brings New Sales

Reported Year
2020
In 2017, ATC-CES invested in significantly expanding their engineering capabilities to include a full-service metallurgical lab and an applied welding technology center. While they had identified a robust customer base for these services, several potential new customers requested ISO 9001:2015 certification before entering into service contracts

Assistance During Pandemic Keeps Production Moving

Reported Year
2022
Clayton Homes is committed to providing quality, attainable housing, while constantly improving the experience for both Clayton team members and customers. During the pandemics employee turnover and supply chain disruptions exposed the need for improved process and quality documentation. The company requested assistance from UTCIS in improving

Continued Support Leads to Additional Impact

Reported Year
2021
During the beginning stage of the COVID pandemic, eSpin was able to pivot production to support the healthcare industry by providing mask filter materials. As critical supply chain needs improved, eSpin continued their focus on business growth in the automotive, commercial, and residential air filtration markets and requested assistance in

Continued Success with Six Sigma Black Belt

Reported Year
2021
Integer began their Six Sigma journey in 2011 with TMEP Consultant George Aslinger. At that time, George facilitated green and black belt training for Integer’s team. Due to growth and some turnover the company’s continuous improvement manager requested additional black belt training and certification.

Industrial Hygiene Assessment Leads to Cost Avoidance and Positive Workplace Culture

Reported Year
2021
Republic’s primary production processes create waste products such as noise exposure, welding particulates, dust, metals, silica-quartz, and wastewater treatment hazards. As a pioneer in protecting people where they live and work and with a commitment to environmental responsibility, Republic requested assistance with an Industrial Hygiene