Harley Davidson Case Study 1. What do you think are the company’s (Harley Davidson) major strengths & weaknesses? Harley Davidson’s major strengths are: customer loyalty‚ having a strong and popular brand name‚ they offer a program called HOG (Harley Owners Group) which has members worldwide and offers Harley owners a variety of benefits‚ and the only American company that sells heavyweight motorcycles. Some weaknesses of Harley Davidson are: Image‚ people who ride Harleys are sometimes
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MBA 620 Managerial Economics Melissa Mitchell Professor: Keith W. Ballantyne Case 2: Revving up for Relief: Harley Davidson at the ITC Harley Davidson is an American build and recognized name; they leaded the way for future entrants. Harley-Davidson strong American brand and have dedicated clients that will continue the motorcycle trend. Based on the information in this case‚ I can’t be reasonably sure that the United States had a comparative advantage in producing motorcycles. If it were‚ then
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February 19 2013 Case Study 10 Harley Davidson Tuesday’s 6pm-10pm 1. IF you were CEO of Harley Davidson‚ How would you compare the advantages and disadvantages of using exports‚ joint ventures‚ and foreign subsidiaries as ways of expanding international sales? A.)The advantage of Using Exports was that I’m able to save money in resources‚ taxes relief’s‚ and cheaper labor while exposing my product to an international market. Harley recognized that “German motorcyclist rode
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The core problems that Harley Davidson faces on an ongoing basis are maintaining their market position in North America while expanding their market segments to a younger and broader scope of riding enthusiasts and their ability to expand their market position in international markets. Due to the longevity of Harley Davidson’s existence they are faced with numerous challenges. Over the years it have become quite difficult for Harley Davidson to maintain their position of high profitability within
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Harley Davidson Case Study MBA Program In Partial Fulfillment of the Course Requirements for MBA 5302 Submitted by July 24‚ 2013 Introduction Harley Davidson‚ established in 1903‚ is the largest manufacturer of motorcycles in the United States. While Harley Davidson dominates the moto market in the United States‚ it is very small compared to the international market which is infiltrated with large Japanese firms such as Kawasaki‚ Honda and Yamaha who produce various categories
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A CASE STUDY ON HARLEY DAVIDSON: DEFENDING A PIECE OF DOMESTIC PIE About Harley Davidson Founded in 1903 by William S Harley and the Davidson brothers. Symbolizes the all-American attributes of individuality‚ freedom and passion for adventure. By 1960 Japanese motor companies hit the country In 1969 AMF‚ a recreational equipment conglomerate By 1976 Harley-Davidson offered 4 models With the 80s Harley-Davidson started its revitalization program with the government help. Harley-Davidson
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Harley-Davidson Case Study Based on this case and other information about Harley at www.harley-davidson.com and other sources‚ what do you think are its major strengths and weaknesses? Strengths Harley is American made. Being an American‚ having a local dealer‚ local repair shop‚ and local customer service is everything to a buyer. It also happens to be the only heavyweight motorcycle to be completely made in America‚ which gives the buyer a sense of security and confidence
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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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Hartley Highlights: Harley-Davidson Essential Facts Harley-Davidson had a 70 percent share of the motorcycle market in its first 60 years. The introduction of the Japanese motorcycle by Honda dropped Harley’s market share down to 3 percent by 1982. AMF bought into Harley in 1965 in an attempt to fix the company. They sped up production‚ which decreased quality. They put Harley up for sale in 1981. Vaughan Beals‚ vice president of motorcycle sales‚ led a team that purchased the division from
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1. How was Harley Davidson able to turn around is strategy after 1981? Harley Davidson was able to turn around its strategy after 1981 because of then President of US‚ who raised the tariffs on large Japanese motorcycles. Helpful was also strategy of executives who decided to improve the quality of products. 2. What ideas and philosophies does Harley Davidson introduce? Harley Davidson created an innovative promotion strategy of selling the idea of community and lifestyle to its customers
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