Transforming Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Background Harley-Davidson was founded in 1903 by Arthur and Walter Harley and William Davidson. During its first years of existence the company experienced an enormous amount of growth. Harley-Davidson gained its popularity two ways. The reputation of the firm was linked to Davidson riding Harley’s motorcycle to victory in a 1908 race. The second reason‚ even more important‚ was by providing innovations to marketed products such as the V-twin engine
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CHAPTER 1: THE THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK OF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL MANAGEMENT 1.1 Overview about distribution and distribution channel 1.2.1 Concept‚ roles and purpose of distribution 1.2.2.1 Distribution Distribution is the process of making a product or service available in the right quantities and locations when customers want them‚ using direct means‚ or using indirect means with intermediaries. (Willam D. Perreault) It’s a movement of goods and
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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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International Journal of Business and Management July‚ 2008 Building Competitive Advantage of Locations for Automobile Industry: Changchun as the Example Feng Han (Corresponding author) & Qiuhong Xi School of Management‚ Shenyang Jian Zhu University 9 Hunnan East Road‚ Shenyang‚ 130024‚ China Tel: 86-24-2469-2209 E-mail: hanf606@163.com Tingyu Ma College of urban and environmental science‚ northeast normal university Changchun 130024‚ China E-mail: matingyu@sohu.com The research is financed
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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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procedure of the company--------------------------------------9 7. Brand development & marketing-----------------------------------------11 8. SWOT Analysis-------------------------------------------------------------17 9. Distribution channels-------------------------------------------------------21 10. Warehouse work------------------------------------------------------------35 11. Scopes & opportunities----------------------------------------------------38 12.
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Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange CADBURY: Channels‚ Access and Distribution Levels Purpose of a network and marketing channel ¡ Value network is a system of partnerships and alliances that a firm creates to source‚ augment‚ and deliver its offerings ¡ The domestic manufacturing sites are situated at the following locations: 1. Claremont Tasmania - At this site Cadbury manufacture boxed chocolate assortments‚ moulded chocolate blocks‚ chocolate confectionery bars and food drinks for
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EVALUATION OF DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY CONTENTS TOC \h \z \t "1‚1‚2‚2‚3‚3" INTRODUCTION PAGEREF _Toc402186732 \h 4CHAPTER 1: THOERICAL FRAMEWORK PAGEREF _Toc402186733 \h 61.1 OVERVIEW OF DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL PAGEREF _Toc402186734 \h 61.1.1 Definition of distribution PAGEREF _Toc402186735 \h 61.1.2 Definition of distribution channel PAGEREF _Toc402186736 \h 71.1.3 Characteristics of distribution channels PAGEREF _Toc402186737 \h 81.1.4 The role of distribution in marketing:
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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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Executive Summary. Channels of distribution are critical to the success of a manufacturer. A well designed channel creates time‚ place and ownership utility for the consumer and can augment the manufacturer’s product. Distribution channels may move product directly from the manufacturer to the consumer‚ or make use of intermediaries between the manufacturer and the consumer. This report consists of two parts: Part 1 explains some of the major concepts relating to distribution channels‚ and Part 2 relates
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