Building Brand Community on the Harley-Davidson Posse Ride Case Summary Harley Davidson Motor Company is a world famous motorcycle manufacturing company. The Harley Owners Group (H.O.G) is an enthusiast group whose main goal is to enhance the Harley-Davidson lifestyle experience and bring the company closer to its customers. The Posse Ride is one of its key features‚ which presents an opportunity to gain feedback from customers from an intimate environment. The management team at H.O.G has
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1. As CEO of Harley-Davidson I would compare the advantages and disadvantages of using exporting for example giving the market access into a new marking‚ making us able to maximize revenue in a short amount of time. A disadvantage would be being viewed as an outsider making it harder for people to feel comfortable with the product. Joint ventures agree too much faster and less costly access to foreign markets. It also decreases the start up cost to the international partner. A disadvantage of a joint
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Executive Summary Mission‚ Quality Mission & Vision Statement: “We ride with our customers and apply this deep connection in every market we serve to create superior value for all of our stakeholders.” “Customers for life…Harley-Davidson values the deep emotional connection that is created with our customers through our products‚ services‚ and experiences. We are fueled by the brand loyalty and trust that our customers place in us to deliver premium quality and the promise of a fulfilling
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general public an expanding lineof motorcycles‚ branded products and services in selected marketsegments ”Vision Statement says: “Harley-Davidson is an action-oriented‚ international company‚ a leaderin its commitment to continuously improve [its] mutually beneficialrelationships with stakeholders (customers‚ suppliers‚ employees‚shareholders‚ Government‚ and society). Harley-Davidson believes thekey to success is to balance stakeholders’ interests through theempowerment of all employees to focus on value-added
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Revving up sales at Harley-Davidson There is a mystique associated with a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. No other motorcycle _ in the world has the look‚ feel and sound of a Harley-Davidson. Demand for Harley- Davidson motorcycles outweighs supply even though the company produces 300000 motorcycles a year‚ which generates over USS4 billion in revenue. Some models have a two-year waiting list. The company recently won a number of awards‚ including being rated: 2nd in ComputerW0rId’s Top 100 Best Places
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Harley Davidson Motor Company: Enterprise Software Selection Saddle up in style and innovation – With all THE DUST BLOWN OFF The Criteria: In order to select the provider of an enterprise –wide procurement and supplier management system the case study deals with two aspects: * Functional criteria and * Qualitative criteria The implementation of the new systems‚ involves the heavy change‚ which must be understandable‚ compatible‚ and it has to adhere with the requirements of the company
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Executive Summary Harley-Davidson‚ Inc. is primarily in the business of recreational vehicle. Harley-Davidson was incorporated in 1981 and is based in Milwaukee‚ Wisconsin. Harley-Davidson is a true American success story. From their modest beginnings in Milwaukee‚ Wisconsin to one of the most recognized company names worldwide‚ they have been passionate about motorcycles. Harley-Davidson‚ Inc. has a moderate to high level of diversification in the motorcycle industry. The corporation owns
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Case Analysis Harley Davidson Question 1: What are the strengths and weaknesses of Harley-Davidson? Strengths of Harley-Davidson 1. Strong brand image. Over 110 years‚ Harley-Davidson have created strong brand image in the world. It is not only because of the high quality and performance motorcycles that provides great riding experience‚ but also due to the special life style that it brings to its customers. It also keeps sponsor and hold national and local rallies and activities to enhance
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SWOT analysis on Harley-Davidson‚ Inc. (Harley)‚ number 458 on the 2012 Fortune 500 list (Fortune‚ 2012). Company Overview Harley is one of the leading organizations in the world for producing heavyweight (>650 cc) motorcycles. The company not only produces and sells motorcycles‚ but a wide range of associated products‚ including parts and accessories‚ clothing and apparel‚ and financial services. Harley-Davidson‚ Inc. is divided into two operating segments: Harley-Davidson Motorcycle
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1. Background The Harley Owner Group (H.O.G)‚ a factory sponsored motorcycle enthusiasts club was established in 1983. The group was primarily formed in order to enhance the Harley Davidson brand experience by bringing the company closer to its customers and also to promote a positive brand image by controlling the negative influence of the biker gangs that many felt dominated the sub-culture. By the end of 1999 the H.O.G counted half a million members and about 166‚667 members were considered
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