Harley-Davidson Case Analysis Harley-Davidson should tailor is product and service offerings to the 55-64 year old segment‚ and expand its Rental and Rider’s Edge programs to continue growing Market leader in motorcycles - Market leader with 50% domestic and 32% global market share in motorcycles - Stock prices CAGR since 1989: 32% - American legendary lifestyle brand - Loyal customers: 900‚000 members in Harley-Davidson Owner Group - 50% of sales to repeating customers Ageing customer
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Form CASE 35 Harley-Davidson Inc. 2008: THRIVING THROUGH A RECESSION Decision Date: Finish 2008 FY Sale: Finish 2009 FY Net Income: Finish Introduction Finish Current Situation 1. Current Performance European market share has continued to grow. Finish needs % Harley-Davidson controls nearly half of the market share for heavyweight motorcycles. 2007‚ Harley-Davidsons net profits and new sales were down. Motorcycle shipments declined from 2006 to 2007. Harley-Davidson is currently
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Week 11 Course Paper – Harley Davidson-Microeconomics Jason Norris Rasmussen College Author Note This research is being submitted on September 13‚ 2012 for Mr. Rick D. Pretzsch G204/ECO2023 Section 01 Microeconomics course at Rasmussen College by Jason Norris Week 11 Course Paper - Final Submission Prepare a 3-4 page essay that summarizes how microeconomics affects your chosen company. Use your previous course paper assignments to assist you with this essay. Remember to use suggestions
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HARLEY DAVIDSON COMPANY Case Analysis I. DEFINITION OF THE CASE PROBLEM The Harley Davidson name has been shattered into pieces. The loss of customer’s demand for their products proves a problem probably too much to handle for the present managers/owners of the company. The product quality mainly has deteriorated significantly that leads to the low demand for the Harley Davidson choppers. Problems always do arise that need immediate actions to take place. What can
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Marketing a. Harley marketing philosophy was developed based on the customers’ desires‚ gathered through surveys‚ interviews and focus groups. b. Efforts focus on distribution divided among dealer promotions‚ customer events‚ magazine and direct mail advertising‚ public relations‚ cooperative programs with Harley Davidson/Buell Dealers‚ and national television advertising. c. Harley’s promotional events are rallies and motorcycle consumer shows. 2. Finance a. Harley went public in 1986
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1. Historically‚ how did Harley-Davidson manage to dominate the U.S. market? How did it do so and what were its sources of competitive advantage? And starting in the 70s Harley got into trouble‚ what changed? Internally? Externally? Harley-Davidson is synonymous with the American Motorcycle culture and did not get there by accident. Since its conception as a company in 1903 the company has been known for their classic American style heavy bikes‚ their industry changing innovations and the superior
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Sonia Y. Farfan Murte 10/20/2014 Harley-Davidson Memo To be competitive in today’s market‚ companies need to evaluate their organizational capabilities from time to time. This allow companies in different industries to attract their customer’s attention by offering uniqueness and creativity in products that stand out from the competitors. By innovating and constantly updating their products‚ companies are always able to target and attract more customers. Harley Davidson‚ one of the most famous companies
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Running Head: HARLEY-DAVIDSON‚ INC. & THE GREAT RIDE INTO THE SUNSET (OOPS) Harley-Davidson‚ Inc. External and Internal Analysis‚ Value Chain‚ Core Competencies and EVA Evaluations within the Competitive Recreational Vehicles Industry Environment Including Strategic Recommendations. Patrick Beach Elise Boldt Neil Colombini Carl Seaberg Heather Songer Pacific Lutheran University In partial fulfillment of the requirements for BUSA 499-02 Professor Quoc Pham May
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Final Assignment INTERNATIONAL MARKETING 08/01/2013 1 SUMMARY: Introduction 1) Industry Analysis a. Definition of the industry b. Market trends in the last three years c. Economic structure d. Basic business model 2) Description of the company a. Main product b. Main geographical market 3) Marketing Mix a. Main competitors b. Analysis of the marketing strategy c. Analysis of the marketing mix d. Main environmental and market reasons behind the strategy e. Propositions 4)
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Harley Davidson Case Analysis In 2007‚ Harley Davidson was the world’s most profitable motorcycle company. They had just released great earnings and committed to achieve earnings per share growth of 11-17% for each of the next three years. Their CEO of 37 years‚ James Ziemer‚ knew this would be an extremely difficult task seeing Harley’s domestic market share recently top off at just under 50%. The domestic market was where Harley’s achieved the most growth over the past 20 years and
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