{
  "docId": "019dd923-622b-71dc-a6da-0960d3a52cec",
  "docSlug": "798b531685a0",
  "documentTitle": "GCP Applied Technologies (GCP)",
  "authorId": "03_Starboard_Value",
  "authorName": "Starboard Value",
  "documentKindSlug": "activist-deck",
  "documentKindLabel": "Activist deck",
  "sourceTypeSlug": "activist_investor",
  "sourceTypeLabel": "Activist investor",
  "presentationDate": "2020-04-30 00:00:00",
  "orientation": "landscape",
  "aspectRatio": 1.3333334,
  "pageNumber": 78,
  "pageCount": 131,
  "prevPage": 77,
  "nextPage": 79,
  "slideType": "problem_statement",
  "function": "diagnose_problem",
  "density": "dense",
  "nDataPoints": 1,
  "notes": "Uses a structured 'Background-Problem-Solution' layout.",
  "elementsJson": [
    "headline_text",
    "bullet_list",
    "process_diagram"
  ],
  "metadataConfidence": 1,
  "imagePath": null,
  "slideHref": "/slides/019dd923-622b-71dc-a6da-0960d3a52cec/78",
  "deckHref": "/decks/019dd923-622b-71dc-a6da-0960d3a52cec",
  "deckJsonHref": "/decks/019dd923-622b-71dc-a6da-0960d3a52cec.json",
  "deckAnchorHref": "/decks/019dd923-622b-71dc-a6da-0960d3a52cec#slide-78",
  "components": [
    {
      "bbox": {
        "h": 0.05,
        "w": 0.9,
        "x": 0.05,
        "y": 0.88
      },
      "kind": "callout",
      "text": "We believe the Company should focus on reducing reliance on sole-sourced raw materials.",
      "attrs": null,
      "subkind": "primary",
      "toolName": null,
      "toolSlug": null,
      "confidence": null,
      "componentId": "408e20a5-b184-4612-9127-2365e30aa1ff",
      "frameworkName": null,
      "frameworkSlug": null
    },
    {
      "bbox": {
        "h": 0.2,
        "w": 0.9,
        "x": 0.05,
        "y": 0.65
      },
      "kind": "diagram",
      "text": "Proposed Solution: De-Emphasize Short-Term Reactive Projects; Increase resource allocation to Product Maintenance / Reformulation and New Product Innovation.",
      "attrs": null,
      "subkind": "process",
      "toolName": null,
      "toolSlug": null,
      "confidence": null,
      "componentId": "c9b4e22a-6624-4cdb-9ac6-e0a78a8cf4c4",
      "frameworkName": null,
      "frameworkSlug": null
    },
    {
      "bbox": {
        "h": 0.15,
        "w": 0.9,
        "x": 0.05,
        "y": 0.42
      },
      "kind": "list",
      "text": "Problem: We believe the Company's focus on short-term product development leads to insufficient time for both R&D and procurement to vet suppliers and ensure compliance with Company policy.",
      "attrs": null,
      "subkind": "bullet",
      "toolName": null,
      "toolSlug": null,
      "confidence": null,
      "componentId": "978b169f-eab8-4276-aebf-e54c56b29151",
      "frameworkName": null,
      "frameworkSlug": null
    },
    {
      "bbox": {
        "h": 0.15,
        "w": 0.9,
        "x": 0.05,
        "y": 0.22
      },
      "kind": "list",
      "text": "Background: While Company policy dictates every raw material is required to have three suppliers, in reality, there is significant sole-sourcing across the organization – we believe 40 – 60% of raw materials processed each year may be sole-sourced.",
      "attrs": null,
      "subkind": "bullet",
      "toolName": null,
      "toolSlug": null,
      "confidence": null,
      "componentId": "fb295669-848c-4ba9-bf8c-55253479c3b5",
      "frameworkName": null,
      "frameworkSlug": null
    },
    {
      "bbox": {
        "h": 0.05,
        "w": 0.9,
        "x": 0.05,
        "y": 0.15
      },
      "kind": "paragraph",
      "text": "We believe there is an opportunity to significantly reduce the volume of sole-sourced raw materials purchased each year.",
      "attrs": null,
      "subkind": "paragraph",
      "toolName": null,
      "toolSlug": null,
      "confidence": null,
      "componentId": "451f9725-c8f7-4af2-9e27-c2d620758497",
      "frameworkName": null,
      "frameworkSlug": null
    },
    {
      "bbox": {
        "h": 0.03,
        "w": 0.3,
        "x": 0.02,
        "y": 0.96
      },
      "kind": "source-note",
      "text": "Source: Starboard analysis, industry research and interviews.",
      "attrs": null,
      "subkind": null,
      "toolName": null,
      "toolSlug": null,
      "confidence": null,
      "componentId": "682f32e0-60b5-422d-b981-78ee7e39b4c3",
      "frameworkName": null,
      "frameworkSlug": null
    },
    {
      "bbox": {
        "h": 0.1,
        "w": 0.9,
        "x": 0.05,
        "y": 0.05
      },
      "kind": "title",
      "text": "GCP's Product Development Process Drives Operational Inefficiencies That Pressure Gross Margins (Cont'd.)",
      "attrs": null,
      "subkind": "headline",
      "toolName": null,
      "toolSlug": null,
      "confidence": null,
      "componentId": "568cdb90-c7ab-4359-bd95-2f3aaca72f2a",
      "frameworkName": null,
      "frameworkSlug": null
    }
  ],
  "metrics": [],
  "tools": [
    {
      "name": "Problem Statement Canvas",
      "slug": "problem-statement-canvas",
      "agent": "Architect",
      "layer": "slide",
      "matchId": "5a81a64e-a245-44c5-993e-41bffd50bd50",
      "evidence": "The slide presents a clear problem statement, 'We believe the Company should focus on reducing reliance on sole-sourced raw materials.'",
      "confidence": 0.7
    }
  ],
  "frameworks": [
    {
      "name": "before-after-bridge",
      "slug": null,
      "matchId": "7e469e2c-b3e8-43ad-8aa0-74684fdf1798",
      "evidence": "The slide identifies a current problem state and proposes a solution to bridge to a better future state.",
      "confidence": 0.8
    }
  ],
  "arcBeats": [
    {
      "to": 120,
      "from": 41,
      "beatId": "cffa6cb1-8361-4f02-8c97-3df4d753bb2c",
      "arcName": "Problem-Agitate-Solution",
      "arcSlug": "problem-agitate-solution",
      "beatName": "Solution",
      "beatSlug": "problem-agitate-solution-solution-provide-relief",
      "evidence": "The deck presents Starboard's plan for value creation, including operational improvements and a new board.",
      "position": 2,
      "confidence": 0.9,
      "parentBeatName": "Resolution",
      "parentBeatSlug": "resolution"
    }
  ],
  "loops": [
    {
      "to": 80,
      "from": 61,
      "name": "Quick Win Big Bet",
      "slug": "47-quick-win-big-bet",
      "bestFor": "Transformation planning, 100-day plans, resource allocation",
      "matchId": "202df9b1-1cc3-4021-b881-1fe2c92841e5",
      "evidence": "The deck outlines Starboard's plan for operational improvements and strategic changes.",
      "position": 2,
      "objective": "Present a plan for quick wins and long-term bets",
      "structure": "The Full List -> Quick Wins (Low effort, High impact) -> Big Bets (High effort, High impact) -> Sequenced Roadmap",
      "confidence": 0.8,
      "description": "Separate initiatives into immediate wins and longer-term strategic bets"
    }
  ],
  "imagePathAlt": null,
  "thumbSrc": null,
  "thumbSrcAlt": null,
  "locked": true
}