landscape‚ the roar of an engine sounding like a thunder clap and the polish of chrome doing its best to imitate lightning. d) Harley-Davidson is a great example of a company that has built strong brand equity and is able to charge more for their motorcycles. Harley-Davidson argues that they sell an experience and the bike just happens to be a fundamental part of that experience. When you buy a Harley-Davidson it’s not just the bike you’re buying‚ your buying into a lifestyle. It is very well depicted
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Harley-Davidson started its revitalization program with the government help. Harley-Davidson Inc. had $1.04 billion net income (up 8.7% from ’05) it sold 349.196 units to retailers (21‚7 % abroad) and it has a domestic market share of 49‚3% for heavyweight motorcycles. S.W.O.T Analysis Strengths & Opportunities • • • • • Strong image Brand loyalty Strong investment in research and Customization The only American manufacturer Created Subculture Weaknesses & Threats • • • • • Small Company Not the best Engines
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of the U.S. market in the 60’ years‚ decided to enter this market‚ planning the production of 30‚000 motorcycles per month‚ and exporting its strengths‚ such as economies of scale‚ quality production methods and high level of engineering. This was the “operations strategy”. Over the years‚ this strategy was developed through a contemporary marketing strategy‚ focusing at producing small motorcycles with low cost but high quality‚ with the intention of going into all the U.S. markets‚ state by state
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intention to market their 76.7% stake in Ducati Motor Holding‚ an legendary Italian producer of sport performance motorcycles. The choice adopted a six-year turnaround throughout which Ducati came back to profitability and considerably broadened its products. Options Investindustrial ’s team had the next exit options IPO in Hong Kong Trade sale to an industry participant from the motorcycle or automative sector Trade sale to another financial investor IPO in Hong Kong Pros Increase in share
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The current motorcycle market in Vietnam is developing with high competition among various manufacturers which have a lot of marketing strategies to attract target customers. Yamaha has made a lot of effort to expand the product which ensure the quality as well as reasonable price. With the same background of macro environment in the same market‚ there are many competitors that can be listed out as Honda‚ Suzuki…etc. targeting at extended problem solving‚ in other words‚ complex buying behaivours
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Harley Davidson Perfume The positioning of a brand is a company value that can be limitless‚ often being superior that the product itself. This is the case of HD motorcycles‚ where the symbol of extreme masculinity and liberty in the road had been built up after 107 years in the motorbike industry‚ making the company have the 50 % of market participation in cruisers line‚ beating the Japanese competition‚ who have higher technology products‚ with more powerful engines and with way lower prices
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Case: Harley-Davidson: Chasing a New Generation of Customers Despite record sales in 2006 and a commanding share of the heavyweight motorcycle market for the previous decade‚ Harley Davidson had to take new action to maintain its growth. Although the company enjoyed continued growth in the 2000s and its brand image was strong‚ its core customer base of Baby Boomers was aging. In 1987‚ the median age of a Harley-Davidson customer had been 35; by 2007‚ it was 47. Hence‚ Harley Davidson’s major
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discuss future models. Transition: Now ill tell you where BMW began. Body: I) BMW began its roots during WW1 where it manufactured airplane parts in 1917. a) In 1918 because of the signing of the treat of Versailles BMW was forced to switch to Motorcycles and then cars in 1929 (BMW Website). b) After the first WW came the second where BMW had to turn back into making airplane engines again. c) At the end of the war they were left in deep financial trouble and had to liquidate most of their assets
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HARLEY DAVIDSON‚ INC. SEDA AÇIKSÖZ SÖYLER 201180013 ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE Brief History They began to make motorcycle first with two families “Harleys and Davidsons” . After the World War I‚ they became the market leader becasue of their sole competitor influenced from the Great Depression and closed. Up to 1970s they were sole motorcycle manufacturer and merged with AMF. Up to 2000s their Japanise competitors presented a threat and also they had quality
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events. 4) Creating spontaneity during the ride. 5) Increased participation of employees on the rides. These new initiatives would help us better understand customer needs and build long lasting relationship with customers. A Harley-Davidson motorcycle is more than just a mode of transportation or ordinary product. It’s an American icon that is much loved and recognized around the world. So‚ while we are dedicated to continuous innovation‚ we have opted for evolution more than revolution to
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