FAQs: Maximize Savings, Minimize Costs

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Who is ATS?

ATS (Above the Standard) began in 1979 as a cost-reduction and full procurement solutions firm. Today, our core solutions — advancing projects, boosting profits, and cutting costs — are delivered through three integrated practices: cost reduction, procurement, and consulting.

How do I engage ATS solutions?

Simply fill out the contact form on our website. We will respond with the next steps.

What is the next step for cost-reduction solutions?

Fill out the contact form on our website. We will provide the next steps.

Where does ATS offer cost reduction solutions (merchant, shipping) and procurement cost reduction and consulting?

United States.

Where does ATS offer procurement sourcing?

We serve in in the following 65+ nations: • U.S. • Africa • Turkey • Russia • CIS Countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine).

Where is ATS listed online?

• Corporate Website: https://www.ats-business.com

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/above-the-standard

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How long has ATS been in existence?

ATS was founded over 40 years ago. Key milestones:

• 1979 – Founded as a sole proprietorship in Renton, Washington, specializing in contract and cost-reduction services. Added procurement cost reduction and outsourcing in the late 1980s.

• 1993 – Launched project finance readiness consulting.

• 1995 – Integrated e-commerce, web, and technology solutions.

• 1996 – Operated as Compass NW.

• 1999 – Made remote work standard practice.

• 2000 – Expanded internationally in procurement and scalable solutions.

• 2009 – Rebranded to Above the Standard Procurement Group, Inc. and launched ATSPG Franchising.

• 2015 – Maintained existing franchise owners and launched the Relationship Development Director (RDD) partner program.

• 2017 – Relocated corporation to Nevada.

• 2021 – Placed key legal entities in Wyoming (ATSP Group, LLC, and ATS Above the Standard LLC).

• 2026 – Expanded global sourcing team, implemented partner-only model, implemented direct Strategic Partner direct access model, and officially branded and implemented the ATS entity name.

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