Harley - Davidson Inc. Motorcycle Industry INTRODUCTION The purpose of this report is to develop a strategic corporate objective for HarleyDavidson Inc.‚ a publicly traded‚ employee owned manufacturer of heavyweight motorcycles‚ recreational and commercial vehicles‚ military defense items‚ and small engines‚ distributing its products to domestic and international markets targeting all men and women of all ages. INDUSTRY AND COMPETITIVE MARKET The industry under study is the motorcycle
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Competitor Analysis Harley Davidson remains as a dominant force in the heavy weight motorcycle industry; upholding 50% share in the heavy weight motorcycles. This year they celebrate their 110th Anniversary proudly as the only major motorcycle manufacturer to completely focus on motorcycles. (Melief‚ Bundgaard & Hathaway‚ 2006) Other major players in the Motorcycle Industry are‚ Honda‚ Yamaha‚ Suzuki that also have their other major product lines inclusive of cars‚ watercraft‚ musical equipment
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Knowledge Management Group 4: Others Miscellaneous‚ Other Qualitative Criteria 1. Long term relationship potential 2. Research and Development 3. Training approach 4. Implementation/Education/Change Management Methodology 5. Understanding Harley?s requirement 6. Enabling the SMS 7. Out of the box fit 8. Financial Viability 9. Cost 10. Technical Support Offerings 11. Overall functionality 12. Number of partners included in Solution Proposal 13. Architecture Compatibility 14.
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general public an expanding line of motorcycles‚ branded products and services in selected market segments Vision Statement “Harley-Davidson is an action-oriented‚ international company‚ a leader in its commitment to continuously improve [its] mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders (customers‚ suppliers‚ employees‚ shareholders‚ Government‚ and society). Harley-Davidson believes the key to success is to balance stakeholders’ interests through the empowerment of all employees to focus on value-added
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The bottom of the economic pyramid concept has pros and cons alike. From a business perspective there are vast untapped markets sitting there waiting for someone to take hold. Unfortunately‚ the limitations of entering new global markets make it difficult and possibly unsafe for companies to tap some markets. The obvious potential to add a new source of revenue should be tempting for large companies who have the means to attempt breaking into a new market. Overcoming the “red tape” per say has
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The video case “Harley Davidson: More Than Just a Motorcycle” briefly explains how the company Harley Davidson‚ was able to reshape‚ recreate and expand their products while also encouraging‚ enlightening‚ and mentoring both female and male customers at the same time for the past 100 years. The Harley-Davidson company creates and designs motorcycles fit for any and everybody. Although the company uses special marketing variables in trying to reach a specific target market‚ they do not limit their
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Strategic Management and Policy Case Study of Harley-Davidson‚ Inc. August 19‚ 2006 Introduction In 1903‚ a legendary motorcycle company was formed when William S. Harley and the Davidson brothers‚ William D.‚ Arthur and Walter‚ handcrafted their first three motorcycles. In 1909‚ Harley-Davidson introduced the first V-Twin engine‚ which is still the company standard to this day. From 1917-1918‚ the company supplied 20‚000 motorcycles for the military during World War I‚ and during this time
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Contabilidad de Gestión Balduino de bicicletas Robin L. M. Cheung Estudiante # 0024338 Profesor D. Armishaw Lunes‚ 11 de febrero 2002 A621 Contabilidad de Gestión La Universidad de McMaster http://RobinCheung.Ca Baldwin empresa de bicicletas Robin L. M. Cheung 140 Robinson St.‚ Suite 305 Hamilton ON 4R6 L8P (905) 522-0621 cheunr@mcmaster.ca Suzanne Leister Baldwin empresa de bicicletas 225 Byers carretera Miamisburg‚ OH 45342 10 de febrero 2002 Estimada Sra
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Recommendations: 1.Harley-Davidson should continue to sponsor HOG‚ and the Posse Rides. 2.More resources should be spent on the Posse Rides to meet the rising expectations of participants. 3.Dealerships should be more integrated into the Posse Rides. 4.The Posse Rides should not be seen as direct profit centers. Reasoning: 1.HOG has been phenomenally successful at attracting members and chapters. From nothing in 1983 it has grown to half a million members in 1‚160 chapters. This is the core of Harley-Davidson’s
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