ATSPG (www.atsprocurement.com) has been involved in Procurement and Finance at every level with savings in the Billions of Dollars for Organizations around the globe (Governments, Corporations, and Non-profits). Global clients range from small to large companies, with an average cost reduction for each procurement Request Process of 28.2% average. ATSPG is a "Global leader in profit maximization and business growth services, which includes cost reduction, procurement, and financial services." Global Change Management & Training We have trained thousands of individual's in the ways of procurement, finance, and strategy around the globe, as well as written procurement and financial guidelines, policies, and procedures for many industries.

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2. Above the Standard Procurement Group®, Inc.
“A Global Leader in Profit Maximization and Business
Growth Services, which includes: Cost Reduction,
Procurement, and Financial Services”
An Introduction Prepared For You
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3. Who Is Above the Standard Procurement Group® (ATS)?
* Above The Standard Procurement Group®, Inc. (ATS) is a Global Procurement
and Financial Solution Company that reduces costs for its clients by utilizing
procurement outsourcing and other best practices.
* We have more than 30 years of procurement, outsourcing, cost reduction, and
financial experience across a broad spectrum of companies, governments,
governmental agencies and non-profit organizations.
* We have a proven track record of savings in the billions of dollars.
* See www.ATSPG.com for more information.
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* Who is ATS?
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4. Why Procurement Outsourcing?
* The Aberdeen Group, one of the premier business management research groups,
stated that one of the biggest growth areas in Business Process Outsourcing will
be procurement outsourcing.
* Companies and their internal purchasing departments are increasingly seeking
the involvement of third-party experts to leverage their abilities to drive down
costs.
* Some of the reasons are:
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Maximize Profits / Bottom Line;
Reduce procurement transaction costs;
Increased global competition;
Need to gain access to improved pricing; and
Pressures to re-focus personnel on more strategic activities.
* Why Procurement Outsourcing?
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5. The Vast Global Need
“Forty percent of businesses surveyed plan to use outsourced procurement…”
Aberdeen Group – Procurement Outsourcing: A Strategic Imperative
“Outsourcing procurement activities is necessary for us because we lack the inhouse resources to properly manage such area catalogues or invoices for our
supply base. Outsourcing also provides us access to market pricing and knowledge
that we don’t have the resources or time to develop.”
Director of Procurement, European Municipality from the Aberdeen Group – Procurement Outsourcing: A
Strategic Imperative Report
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* The Vast Global Need!
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6. How Does ATS Distinguish Itself from the Marketplace?
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We are Experts (not consultants).
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We Improve Our Clients Bottom Line Performance and Need with
Sustainability and Scalability.
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We Reduce Our Clients Risks (Our Tried and Tested Best Practice and
Methodologies).
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Work in the Marketplace Where Most Larger Firms Do Not (Many of the
larger firms will not even entertain bidding on your business unless you
have over $1Billion in spend).
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We Provide Personalized Service.
We Partner with our Clients (Long Term).
We Provide Customized Solutions (not out of the box).
We are a Full Procurement and Financial Services Firm (help in many
different areas).
* How Does ATS Distinguish Itself?
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7. What Does ATS Do?
* We partner with our clients to assess their needs and provide procurement and
financial solutions, such as:
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Real cost reduction;
Profit Maximization;
Improved efficiency;
Improved compliance; and
Enhanced performance.
* We research, analyze and ultimately acquire products and services as required
by your organization.
* Procurement outsourcing does NOT translate to loss of control for you; instead,
we become a part of your organization and bring many strengths and
advantages to bear for your financial benefit.
* Our solution depends on your needs; ranging from full outsourcing of the
procurement function or specific area(s) of expenditure.
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8. What Does ATS Do (continued)?
* Reduce costs and increase quality.
* Centralize procurement.
* Provide needed products and/or services.
* Build new markets in your company.
* Provide Just-In-Time Inventory (JIT).
* Increase supply chain efficiency.
* Retain best value and remain competitive.
* Compliance.
* Supplier performance improvement.
* Support day-to-day buying activity.
* Policy/Procedure creation, implementation, validation.
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9. What Does ATS Do (continued)?
* Transaction automation and processing.
* Bring focus to core competencies.
* Develop strong end-user to provider relationship.
* Lower procurement related labor costs.
* Improve overall procurement performance.
* Provide greater control, reporting, and supplier compliance.
* Organization and internal cost performance.
* Data for benchmark analysis, goals, and results.
* Procurement personnel training.
* Procurement department creation and implementation.
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10. What Does ATS Do (continued)?
* Procurement Programs.
* Procurement Training.
* Procurement Outsourcing.
* Procurement Management.
* Procurement Fundamentals.
* Procurement Budget Management.
* Procurement, Financial, and Other Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* Procurement and Financial Audit.
* And many other procurement and financial services areas!
Review File “ATSPG Procurement Services”.
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11. Aggregation of
Demand
How Does ATS Add Value?
Access to Extensive
Supplier Network
Access to Subject
Matter Expertise In
Most Industries and
Spend Categories
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Provide
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Time and
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Savings,
Improvement,
& Best Value
For You
* How Does ATS Add Value?
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12. No Risk Client Proposition!
* We typically do not receive compensation for any cost reduction
project(s) until we reduce your costs in the agreed upon areas.
* Example: We reduce your costs by $100,000 per year, we share in
the cost savings (there are no up front charges / we are paid on
performance).
* In some circumstances, alternate compensation formulae can be
considered.
* Clients have no risk in utilizing us to explore procurement cost
reduction (you win):
* If we save you money, great - it’s a net reduction in costs!
* If we can’t save you money, there’s no cost and you can take
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* No Risk Client Proposition!
comfort that you have tested and proven that you’re getting best
value in a volatile environment.
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13. *Above the Standard’s Locations
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Global Partners
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Makati, Philippines
Bangkok, Thailand
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dubai, UAE
Kosovo
France
Colombia
Cameroon, Africa
Many other Global Locations
United States
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Los Angeles, California
Seattle, Washington
Dallas, Texas
Baton Rogue, Louisiana
Lawton, Oklahoma
Nashville, Tennessee
Chicago, Illinois
Cleveland, Ohio
Rochester, New York
* Locations
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14. Next Steps
High Level Cost Reduction Process
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No cost assessment for potential expense reduction areas.
Summary of these potential areas submitted.
Signed agreement for areas to be procured, with agreed upon percentage.
Subject to Your Requirements, ATS Conducts Request/Bid Process for
selected areas (we do 99% of all the work, requiring very little from you).
Procurement outsourcing for project (s) outlined started.
Communicate regularly with those involved in the process.
Complete each Request Process.
Client selects supplier from finalists presented.
Selected supplier submits the contract to client and is signed in accordance
to what was specified in the Request Process.
ATS is paid agreed percentage from costs reduced.
Other projects continue in accordance with your need.
* Next Steps!
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15. Questions and Answers
Next Steps:
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Confidentiality Agreement
No Cost Assessment
Provide Potential Opportunities and
Solutions to You for Review
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16. Contact Information
Above the Standard Procurement Group®
Office: (410) 221-0129
Email:
Linked In: atspg
Skype: ATSProcurement
Web:
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