Solutions

We exist to help you grow and prosper.

Our clients leverage our university and community connections and deep marketplace knowledge, and apply tailored business solutions that enable them to improve their operations and their bottom line. We also craft solutions to meet specific needs. If you have a challenge, we can find a solution— speak to us to discover the right fit for your business.

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Continuous Improvement

Join the thousands of companies all over the world that are journeying toward continuous improvement. IES can help you uncover opportunities to save time, money and resources within your organization. Whether you are seeking incremental improvement or breakthrough...

MPP Certificate Program

A Growing Plastics Industry The plastics industry is the third largest manufacturing segment in the US, employing 1.4 million people and contributing $456 billion to the economy. Despite the size and value of the industry, educational programs for employees in...

Succession Planning

Transitions can be difficult, especially among senior-level leaders or senior management roles. What an organization needs in the next six months may be drastically different from what was required in the past six months. Smart organizations typically look within for...

Team Development

Bring hands-on, high-energy sessions to your organization that result in swift trust and strong collaboration for teams to solve problems and achieve goals.

Lean Healthcare Certificate Program

Lean Healthcare is a transformative pathway where management and employees embrace a culture of continuous improvement, making it part of their daily work.

Grant Opportunity Identification

Highly qualified, experienced and accomplished grant writers can give you a decisive edge when competing for funding.

Market Development

Penetrate new markets and launch new products with proven sales and marketing tools.

Industrial Engineering

Industrial engineering bridges the gap between management goals and performance.

Lean Government and Non-Profit

Do More With Less—Streamline Your Processes and Deliver More Services to Your Constituents

ISO 9001

Provide assurance to existing customers, and open the door for new ones. ISO 9001 standard provides guidance and tools for companies and organizations who want to ensure that their products and services consistently meet customer’s requirements, and that quality is...

HazMat and HAZWOPER

There are numerous regulatory requirements surrounding hazardous materials, wastes and operations. NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) offers multiple training classes and on-site assistance programs for employees who manage or transport hazardous waste....

ISO Quality Management

ISO International Standards ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of high quality, no matter where in the world they are produced.

Business Growth

We help our clients create and implement customized plans for profitable growth and business continuity, substantially increasing their chances of success.

Marketing Services

Your business needs to differentiate itself from its competitors in order to thrive. We can help focus your marketing budget for better results.

Grant Services

We can help your grants program be the best it can be, from initial opportunity identification to research, writing and development, management and third party evaluation.

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We can customize any of our services to address your specific needs. Speak to us to find out more.

IES Solutions Overview

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