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P0075-R Cox - Project Catalyst Sponsor Update (09/22/2003)

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GOVERNMENT EXHIBIT P0075-R

: COX Communications: Your Friend in the Digital Age

Project Catalyst

Sponsor Update

September 22, 2003

cat-a-lyst (kat'list):
n. 1 Chemistry. A substance, usually used In small amounts relative to the
reactants, that modifies and Increases the rate of a reaction without being
consumed in the process.
2. Catalysts enable reactions to occur much faster or at lower temperatures
because of changes that they Induce In the reactants. A catalyst reduces the
energy required for the reaction to occur.

Sources: American Heritage Dictionary & Wikipedia

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Goals for Discussion.

In the last 10 weeks, Project Catalyst worked to understand key issues, and has defined a case for change with measurable benefits.

  • OverView of Recent Efforts
  • Summary Conclusions and Action Plans

    • -Supporting: JDE Replacement
    -Enabling: Supply Chain & Capital Project Management
    -Monitoring: Business Drivers
  • Overall Business Case and Rollout Plan
  • Approval to Move Forward

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Competitive Advantage.

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Program Characteristics.

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Supporting Elements.

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JD Edwards Replacement.

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JDE Replacement: To-Be Conceptual Application Architecture.

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Supporting Elements Preliminary Timeline.

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Enabling Elements.

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Future SCM Operating Model.

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Strategic Sourcing.

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Collaborative Planning Benefit.

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Collaborative Planning and Integrated Fulfillment

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As-is Project Management Process.

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Capital Investment Structure Definition.

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SCM and Capital Projects Implementation Plan.

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Enabling Elements.

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Using LRP to Track the Roadmap.

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Aligning Investment Spend.

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Business Drivers Implementation Plan.

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Opportunity Summary.

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Business Case (2004 - 2007).

There are tangible, assignable benefits targeted at $70 million over 4 years and an ROI of

Benefits Benefit Target

Supply Chain Management

Sourcing
Collaborative Planning
CPE Process Standardization (Labor)
Fulfillment Optimization
Procurement Compliance

Benefit
Target



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Capitals          Process Efficiency (Labor)

Finance          Procurement Company
Back Office Efficiency (Labor)
  • General Accounting
  • Finance Analysis & MGT Reporting
  • Accounts Payable


$0
Total Benefit $70.3

Costs               Hardware Costs
Software Costs
Labor-Costs
Internal
External Expenses
Total Cost

23

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Operating Cash Flow Calculation - (Pending Review)

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Program Timeline (Preliminary)

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Assigning Accountability.

This governance structure will align the tactical and strategic business objectives of the project.

Sample Governance Structure

Sample Governance Structure

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Key Considerations

  • Manage as an ongoing program
    - Create or extend program office
    - Dedicate a small core team of experts
    - Measurement doesn't end with last "rollout"
  • Establish metrics and accountability across functional areas
  • Ensure HR involvement early in the program to help manage pace and impact of change
  • Get commitments from heads of relevant functions for process improvements and cost reductions

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Project Catalyst: Why do it now?

The business is running well, but there are tactical reasons for mobilizing now.

  • Field is getting increased pressure to reach OFCF goals and is looking for better processes and tools to help
  • Momentum growing with Field and among key players at Corporate
  • The technology platform is "smoking" and will take 18-24 months to be implemented effectively (option value of a technology failure is high)
  • We are in a moment of calm (no acquisitions, business strong)
  • Ability to integrate and automate with current Sarbanes Oxley project
  • Other initiatives around standardization make the culture open to change
  • This will enable our ability to meet shareholder value targets

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Next Steps.

Receive approval and kickoff the project.

  • Executive communications
    -One-on-one Sponsor discussions
    -Refine key messages and business justification
    -Dry run for JOR Meeting
  • Refine key points of Vision with Field
  • Continue Q4 project planning
    - Communicate road show
    -Refine solution with Field input
    -Confirm governance and internal resource commitment
    -Attack quick wins to build momentum

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Appendix

Sponsor Update

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Key Changes.

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Costing Detail

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Updated August 14, 2015