Focused on Alabama manufacturers, ATN provides extensive workforce training, technical assistance, & business solutions to incumbent workers across the state in areas of Continuous Improvement, Environmental Health & Safety, Food Industry, Industrial Maintenance & Technology, and Leadership & Management Development.

With a staff of 55 employees and over 1,000 years of combined manufacturing experience, ATN has the knowledge and capability to provide Alabama companies with services and private resources to sustain jobs, optimize operations, create efficiencies, and stay competitive.

In 2023, ATN obtained the following client reported economic impacts:

• 3,510 New & Retained Jobs
• $69 Million in Cost Savings
• $121 Million in Total New Investments
• $439 Million in New & Retained Sales
• $630 Million Total Client Impact

Over the years, ATN has learned to perfect customer service. We pride ourselves on being a trusted local partner, to implement solutions and innovations for your company, to develop and train employees, and to assess and improve processes in the workforce, knowing you can count on us.

Since 2015, ATN has continued to track its impacts. From 2015 through 2023, the following are client reported economic impacts:

• 1,334 Independent Client Surveys Completed
• 4,330 New Jobs
• 16,881 Retained Jobs
• $2.B Increased & Retained Sales
• $562M in New Client Investments
• $875M in Cost Savings & Avoidance

Totals

• 21,211 Jobs
• $4.2B Client Impacts

If you would like to discuss how ATN can assist you with workforce training, technical assistance, and/or business solutions, please contact us at atninfo@atn.org.

The Continual Improvement team offers training and assistance in the areas of lean and quality. The primary focus of this team is maximizing efficiency and product quality through processes improvement. This team offers training in using tools and management systems to bring about positive change, as well as assistance or facilitation with implementing the various lean and quality tools or management systems at client companies.

Contact us at citeam@atn.org.

The Environmental Health & Safety team is dedicated to providing reliable and constructive resources for your business and industry. We are staffed with personnel who have spent years in industry, overseeing various aspects of EHS needs, researching best practices, and working directly with governmental agencies such as OSHA, ADEM, EPA, and others. We focus on customized training to meet your industry needs, and technical assistance to ensure compliance is not only met but often times exceeded.

Contact us at ehsteam@atn.org.

FDA Food Facilities, please take note! It is time to set yourself a reminder on the calendar to complete your FDA Food Facility Biennial Registration Renewal! To maintain FDA registration compliance, food facilities must complete the Renewal process every 2 years. The designated renewal period is October 1^st through December 31^st on EVEN numbered years. 

The FDA offers many resources to assist facilities in registering, updating, and renewing their FDA Food Facility Registration. These resources include websites, step by step instructions, webinars, fact sheets, and more. There is also a helpline and email option that will connect your facility with the FDA Food Facility Registration Data Management Support Services (FFRDMSS).

FDA Food Facility Registration Resources

FDA Food Facility Registration

DUNS Number Information

FDA Food Facility Registration User Guide: Update Facility Registration

FDA Food Facility Registration User Guide: Biennial Registration Renewal

FDA Food Facility Biennial Registration Renewal Fact Sheet

Webinar on FDA Food Facility Registration (FFR), Biennial Renewal, and Unique Facility Identifiers (UFI)

FFRDMSS: Phone – 1-800-216-7331 or 240-247-8804 or Email – FURLS@fda.gov

FAQs

• What will happen if my facility does not complete the Renewal process? This is a requirement and if not completed, the FDA will deactivate your facility’s registration.
• What should I do if I discover that my facility’s Renewal was not completed during the last Renewal period? Try to connect with the person who has previously managed your facility’s account access. If that is not possible or you do not have access to the email address associated with the account, you will need to reach out to FFRDMSS by phone 1-800-216-7331 or 240-247-8804; or by email at FURLS@fda.gov
• What happens if my facility’s registration has been deactivated? Work with FFRDMSS to correctly register your facility and set up your facility’s account access. FFRDMSS by phone 1-800-216-7331 or 240-247-8804; or by email at FURLS@fda.gov.
• What if my facility was just recently registered or updated? ALL facilities MUST complete the Renewal process during the Biennial Renewal period.
• What is a DUNS Number? The DUNS number is a universal identifier for business entities, recognized worldwide (each site of operation has its own unique DUNS Number). You can find additional information by reviewing the DUNS Number Information document.

Contact us at foodsafety@atn.org.

Cybersecurity continues to be a big topic among Department of Defense (DoD) contractors. They are currently tasked with compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). In 2025, they will be tasked with beginning the process of obtaining a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 2.0). Please join us in a FREE webinar, on March 21, 2024, from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm and stay ahead of the curve with insights into the latest CMMC 2.0 updates, including the impact of the revision of NIST SP 800-171 (Rev 3). You will understand the changes, anticipate new requirements, and learn how your business can smoothly transition to the updated standards. This webinar is provided by Core Business Solutions. Click here to register.

Contact us at imtteam@atn.org.

We have all heard it: People don't leave jobs; they leave bosses. So, if you're wondering why your turnover rate is high, maybe it's time to look at your supervisors. Are they trained to actually manage people? Or are they just good at their jobs? There's a difference, you know.

Imagine this—you've got a star employee on the production floor. You promote them; voila, you've potentially created your worst manager. Why? Because managing people is a whole different ball game. It's like learning to operate a new piece of machinery; it takes specific training.



So, what should this training look like? First off, let's talk feedback. And no, I don't mean the annual "here's what you did wrong and right" talk. I mean real, ongoing conversations. Train your supervisors to ask questions that open the door to conversations that can actually improve your bottom line.

Employees need to trust that their supervisors are upfront with them. If your team believes you're keeping them in the loop, they will likely stick around. It's that simple.

And let's not forget training. Training isn't a one-and-done deal. It's an ongoing process. Your new managers may need assistance to develop skills, get feedback, and fine-tune their approach. 

To wrap it up, investing in your supervisors is like investing in the very foundation of your company. When your employees feel valued and supported, they stick around. And in today's competitive job market, that's gold.

Contact ATN’s Leadership and Management Development team for more information.

Contact us at lmdteam@atn.org.