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Who is Above the Standard Procurement Group®, Inc.? Above the Standard’s proven 30+ year track record has helped small to large organizations increase profits in the tens of billions of dollars globally, at an average of 28.2% increase, 98% of the time for our engaged clients in all procurement cost reduction and finance cases! Clients and Industries We have worked in almost every industry. Some of our clients include small organizations to large Fortune Companies, such as, ADP, Ameriprise, Anderson University, BP, Cherokee Nation, Children’s Hospital, Colonial Bank, Del-Jen/Fluor, Dyno Nobel, ExxonMobil, Hess, Hospice of Western Reserve, Petron, Petronas, PTTEP, Ram Energy Resources, Security Pacific Bank, Sprint, VW Malaysia, Western Industrial, YWCA of GLA, and many more on a global scale. Our global network includes more than a thousand certified suppliers, tenured experts, strategic partners, and representation in many nations. We have had the privilege to work in industries including Non-profit, Government, private, public, commercial, Universities, and much more. Above the Standard Procurement Group®, Inc. “We Increase Profits for Organizations” (917) 960-7110 [email protected] www.ATSProcurementGroup.com www.AbovetheStandardTraining.com Skype: ATSProcurement Clients: http://atsprocurementgroup.com/testimonials.html Services: http://atsprocurementgroup.com/servicesoverview.html White Papers & Case Studies: http://atsprocurementgroup.com/resources/index.html Partnerships: http://atsprocurementgroup.com/downloadables/ATS%20Model%20Outline.pdf

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Table of Contents

Contents Who is Above the Standard Procurement Group®? ....................................................................... 1

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 2

Procurement Services ..................................................................................................................... 3

Financial Services ............................................................................................................................ 5

Audit Services .................................................................................................................................. 6

Management Advisory Services ...................................................................................................... 8

Human Resource Services ............................................................................................................... 8

In House Training and Global Training Services .............................................................................. 9

Funding Services ........................................................................................................................... 10



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Procurement Services The Above the Standard Procurement Services Group is dedicated to providing the very best in class procurement guidance and training for all Above the Standard members and client organizations worldwide. Our global team of tenured experts creates synergistic and innovative procurement strategies and tactics to strengthen corporate financial performance, improve sustainable competitive advantage, build gains in market share, increase profitability, and build gross revenues. Our forte is creating custom procurement plans for our client partners. The Above the Standard Financial Services offered includes (but are not limited to): Procurement Outsourcing

Cost analysis Cost reduction Request for Information Request for Proposals Request for Quote Request for Tender Sourcing, Supply Chain, Logistics Support Client’s Procurement /

Purchasing Departments in all facets Procurement Management

Compliance Hiring, staff training, and

development Staff oversight Tracking tools (effective

management and outcomes) Cost Reduction

Outsourcing Procurement RFP, RFT, RFQ, RFI

Procurement Fundamentals

Best practice (SOX, ISO, CPSR, and

Regulation) Centralization (cost reduction) Contracts, subcontracts,

Memorandum of Understanding, agreements, BPAs/BPOs

Project management Request for Proposal (RFP), Request

for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Information (RFI) Market Analysis

Software Standard Operating Procedure

(SOP) creation, implementation, and measurement

System implementation Training

Finance and Procurement Budget Management

Budget preparation Budget tools (effective

proactive results) Budget tracking Effective cost reduction (quality

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Green Procurement Green understanding, costs,

requirements, and sustainability measures

Procurement, Finance, Administration Standard Operating Procedures, Best Practice

Best practice creation, implementation, and adherence

Compliance Creation Cross departmental input Organization Revision

Audit Customized (Organizational and

Industry Specific) Government and Financial Industry compliance ISO and Six Sigma Lean and Procurement Standard Operating Procedure and

Best Practice Vendor

Audit Development Plans and Practice

Training

Bidding processes Competitive Analysis Customized Finance, Procurement,

and Business Areas Designing Bid Teams Expand Supplier Evaluation Future Benchmarking Analysis Green

Leadership Logistics/property Organizational Resource Utilization Procurement Cost Reduction

Alignment Proper Bid and Tender Processes Risk Minimization and Risk

Management Sustainable Agreements and

Contracts Whole Life Cost Analysis

Financial

AR/AP Management Credit Reconciliation and Collection Expense & Transaction Management Fixed Assets General Accounting Inbound/Outbound Call

Management Services Interfacing for Billing Management Reporting Recovery Audit

Human Resources

Benefits Administration Corporate Benefits Liability Licensed Software Service to a

Leased Software Model Payroll Recruitment Retirement Programs Risk Management Workman’s Compensation

Supply Chain Risk Mitigation

Complete Supply chain risk assessment



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Contingency planning and process engineering

Ongoing monitoring of strategic suppliers

Supplier stratification and mapping

Contract Performance Evaluation KPI’s / Analytics Performance Vendor / Supply Chain Management

Financial Services The Above the Standard Financial Services Group is dedicated to providing the very best in class financial guidance and training for all Above the Standard members and client organizations worldwide. Our global team of tenured experts creates synergistic and innovative financial strategies and tactics to strengthen corporate financial performance, improve sustainable competitive advantage, build gains in market share, increase profitability, and build gross revenues. Our forte is creating custom financial plans for our client partners. The Above the Standard Financial Services offered includes (but are not limited to): Capital Budgeting

o NPV, Capital Investment Decisions, Project analysis

Cash and Liquidity management in diversified organizations

Creation of Self Sustaining Growth Models

Risk Management o Strategic Planning and

Strategy Execution Financial Leverage and Capital

Structure Budgets, Forecasts, Financials

o Controlling Cash Flow Drivers International Corporate Finance

Structures o Global Planning

Financial Statement Analysis at Corporate, Division, and Plant Levels

Strategic Business Risk Analysis Audits of Controls, Operations, and

Financial Control Points Inventory Analysis (receipt to sale)

o Understanding inherent inventory risks

Flowcharting continuous flow activity within supply chain management

ERP and MRP Project System Platforms / Implementation o Financial General Ledger o Inventory and Encompassing

Modules (requisition to billing) o Standard Costing Platforms/

BOMs & Routings o Accounts Payable and Accounts

Receivable Ledgers o Capital Spending Justification to

Fixed Asset Structure Written and Enactment of Procedural

Controls and Organizational Policy Written Standard Operating

Procedures and SOX requirements Develop, implement & Teach Lean

Financial Concepts o Create metrics to track results

Cleanse processes for Redundant and Non-value Add Activities



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Audit Services Above the Standard Procurement Group®, Inc. offers several areas of audit and compliant services to help you in the never ending and growing regulatory and compliance areas of your business. Below are some of our audit and compliance team members available to be of service to you. Procurement, Systems, and Processes Auditing Expertise 1. Quality Systems Development and

Compliance a. ISO9001 Process and Procedures

Development b. ISO9001 Auditing and

Compliance (ISO Auditor Certified)

c. Vendor/Supplier Audits 2. Vendor Audit

a. Management b. Compliance c. Systems

3. Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR)

a. CPSR Creation & Internal Quality Development

b. Contractor CPSR Compliance c. CPSR Quality & Organizational

Internal Implementation d. Standard Operating Procedure

(SOP) CPSR Compliance e. CPSR Training f. CPSR Audit g. Federal Acquisition Regulation

(FAR) 4. Finance Compliance

a. Finance Audit b. Training and Consultation c. Compliance Auditing

5. Best Procurement

a. RFI, RFQ, RFP, and RFT b. Cost Reduction

i. Hard Cost ii. Soft Cost

iii. Cost Avoidance iv. Sustainability

c. Price Benchmark Supply Chain / Procurement Auditing Expertise 1. Quality Systems Development and

Compliance a. ISO9001 Process and Procedures

Development b. ISO9001 Auditing and

Compliance (ISO Certified) c. Supplier Audits

2. Process Capability Assessment a. Work Instruction Writing and

Training b. Process Capability Measurement

and Tracking c. Process auditing d. Six Sigma Evaluation and

Improvement 3. Procurement and Materials Control

a. Development and Implementation of P&M Policies and Procedures

b. P&M Training and Consulting c. P&M Process Compliance

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d. Inventory Analysis and Reduction

e. Lean Manufacturing Principles 4. Sarbanes – Oxley Compliance

a. Development and Implementation of SOX Policies and Procedures

b. SOX Training and Consulting c. SOX Compliance Auditing

5. Supply Chain Risk Assessment a. Risk Factor Development and

Measurement b. Supply Base Evaluation c. Supplier Risk Audits

6. Acquisition Due Diligence a. Develop Supply Chain Criteria for

Company Acquisition Targets b. Assessment of organizational

supply chain c. Identification of Supply Chain

Operational Integration and Synergy Opportunities

Supply Chain / Procurement Auditing Expertise 1. Project Cost Management

a. Bottoms-Up Estimating Analysis b. Analogous Estimating Analysis c. Parametric Estimating Analysis d. Vendor Bid Analysis e. Software Application Estimating f. Reserve Analysis

2. Acquisition Development

a. Develop and Analyze Acquisition Requirements

b. Create and Review Statement of Work

c. Review Cost Estimates d. Develop RFP, RFQ, and RFI for

Release e. Organize Source Selection

Review Boards 3. Financial Compliance

a. Invoice Auditing b. Accruals for Goods in Transit c. Compliance Auditing

4. Supplier Evaluations a. Financial Stress b. Commercial Credit Levels c. Risk Assessments d. Inventory Analysis

5. Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR)

a. Standard Operating Procedures b. Internal Quality & Organizational

Execution c. Federal Acquisition Regulations

(FAR) d. Defense Federal Acquisition

Regulations (DFAR) e. Intelligence Agency Regulations

(AR) 6. Process Capability Assessment

a. Six Sigma Process Review



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Management Advisory Services The Above the Standard Financial Services Group is dedicated to providing the very best in class consulting guidance and training for all Above the Standard members and client organizations worldwide. Our global team of tenured experts creates synergistic and innovative strategies and tactics to strengthen organizational performance, improve sustainable competitive advantage, build gains in market share, increase profitability, and build gross revenues. Our forte is creating custom plans for our client partners. The Above the Standard Consulting Services offered includes (but are not limited to):

Business and Personal Optimization Coaching

Business Plans and Business Process Reengineering

Business Reviews and Analysis Channel Management Competitive Market Analysis Contract and Document Reviews Corporate Training Cost Benefit Analysis Creative Thinking and Process

Analysis Due Diligence and Research Financial Projections Funding and Venture Capital Government Permitting (US, State

and Local) Governmental and Regulatory

Compliance

Investigative Services Marketing Plans Mergers/Acquisitions Non-Profit Structuring Personnel Development and Skill

Analysis Procedure Manuals Project Management Research and Analysis Residential and Commercial Real

Estate Evaluations Sales and Marketing Strategy Sourcing Strategic Planning Systems Review, Design and

Implementation Process Time Evaluation and Management Training Manuals Turnaround Strategic Planning

Human Resource Services The Above the Standard Human Resources Group is dedicated to providing the very best in class Human Resources guidance and training for all Above the Standard members and client organizations worldwide. Our global team of tenured experts creates synergistic and innovative Human Resources strategies and tactics to strengthen corporate performance, improve sustainable competitive advantage, build gains in market share, increase profitability, build gross revenues, and employee satisfaction. We create custom Human Resources Strategic plans for our



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clients. The Above the Standard Human Resources Services offered includes (but are not limited to): Human Resources Audit

o Onboarding & Credentialing Process

o Internal Recruitment | Career Coaching | Succession Planning

o Employee Rewards o Entry to Exit o Employee Records

Management &HR Internal Systems

Recruitment Services o Executive Search o Retained Search o Contract Recruiting o Recruitment Strategies

Recruitment Process Outsourcing Performance Management

o Strategic Planning & Implementation

o Compensation Analysis & Audit

HR Communication HR Transition Strategy &

Implementation Training & Development

o Leadership Camp o Team Building o Learning & Development

Strategy Organizational Development

Consulting o Global Planning o Creation of Change

Assignments o Talent Management o Employee Motivation

Strategies & Practices Benefits/Retirement/Pension

Consulting Vendor Selection & Management HRIS Selection & Implementation

In House Training and Global Training Services The Above the Standard Training Group is dedicated to providing the very best in class In-House Training and Training for all Above the Standard members and client organizations worldwide. What is Above the Standard In-House Training Workshops?

Above the Standard professional training offers high caliber courses to different industries and practitioners. Our global experts and trainers provide courses with the latest practical tools to solve different issues within their organization and industry. Above the Standard’s professional training workshops provide the local, regional, and global business community with cutting edge solutions, business intelligence, innovative ideas, and applicable knowledge for greater outcomes.



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Above the Standard In-House Training Workshops are based on requests from clients who prefer specific skills and situations to be imparted to their staff. Based on our client’s request, our professional trainings are then produced, promoted, and led by highly experienced senior professionals with decades of experience in specific industries. Above the Standard’s training workshops are designed to give local, regional, and global senior management and executive’s strategic information enabling them to make well-informed business decisions. Our clients are informed with the latest industry trends, future opportunities, and innovative practices around the world. We provide global In House Training and Customized Training in most nations. Some of the areas are:

Procurement Supply Chain Communications and Leadership Business Development, Marketing,

Social Media Process and Procurement Audit Audit, Compliance, and Regulation

Vendor Management and Cost Reduction

Advanced Procurement Negotiations Human Resources and Strategy

(many areas) Effective Bid and Tender Strategies

Funding Services We provide financial advice and assistance to clients worldwide on a variety of complex transactional or strategic financial matters through our partner, including:

Raising Capital M&A – Acquisitions and Divestitures M&A – Sale of a Company Restructuring Advisory Strategic Financial Advice Fairness / Valuation Opinions

Guidelines Although there are always those exceptions, in general, the following could be used as some guidelines. They are:

1. Most M&A activities are okay. 2. Equity raises should be at a very

minimum, $5-10mm. These are small raises but if we see the

prospects of additional rounds and a great story, we will strongly consider representing them.



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3. Fund (debt or LP funds) raises should be at a minimum of $20mm. Again, these are small but we generally find that when a potential client comes to us looking for $20mm, they actually need more like $50mm-$100mm.

4. Early stage companies with little or no revenue (including some start-ups with extraordinary stories) are okay. Mature companies with revenues and EBITDA are obviously preferred. Given the nature of your business, I doubt that you will be dealing with start-ups or very early stage companies.

5. Public and private companies are both okay.

6. International is okay. 7. We are industry agnostic and are

quite well versed throughout most, if not all, industries.

8. We prefer that the company has not already started any work toward a raise or has done any type of marketing in the financial markets.

9. We are the exclusive financial advisors during the engagement (as it relates to the engagement).

10. In general, our max deals seem to be around that $3-$5 billion mark. We can handle larger deals; we just don’t target them from a marketing perspective.

Procedure and Payout

1. The engagement fee charged at the beginning of the process. This fee generally ranges between $125,000 and $275,000.

2. The success fee. This fee is a percentage of the funds raised and can vary between 2% and 10% of the amount of funds raised. This percentage is split between our funding partner and Above the Standard.

Read the guidelines above to see if your Case falls within the guidelines. If so, please contact Above the Standard at [email protected] for more details, specifications, NDA, and next steps. Note: All services may not be available in all areas.

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