Case Analysis of Harley-Davidson‚ Inc. Executive Summary Harley-Davidson‚ Inc. (NYSE:HOG) was founded in 1903. The home base was originally founded in and even today remains in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Harley-Davidson’s popularity grew significantly during World War I‚ when the U.S. infantry used 20‚000 of the company’s motorcycles in its war effort (Taylor‚ 2010). Best recognized for its manufacturing of heavyweight motorcycles‚ Harley-Davidson has captured half the U.S. market and a third of
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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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THE COMPANY Founded in 1903‚ the Harley-Davidson Motor Company set out with a goal of “taking the work out of bicycling” (Austin‚ 2003‚ p.1). Despite beginning in a shed just 17 years prior‚ Harley-Davidson was able to rapidly transform into the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer by 1920. Along with the establishment of a dominant worldwide presence‚ Harley-Davidson forged a defining company image. Company CEO Jeff Bleustein described Harley-Davidson’s image as “a little bit special‚ a little
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Opportunities…………………………………………………..4 d) Threats……..……………………………………………………..4 3. Analysis of Harley Davidson Case Study……………………………..5 4. Recommendations…………………………………………………………….6 5. References…………………………………………………………………………8 1. Executive Summary Harley Davidson is an American motorcycle company founded in 1903 by William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson. In the following 108 years of business‚ the Harley Davidson business has endured the peaks and troughs of economies to be recognised
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Endurthy Date : Feb 4‚ 2006 Topic : Harley-Davidsons Strategic vision‚ company objectives‚ and overall strategy 1. Summary of the company business model betwen1994 2003: Harley-Davidson is the 100-year-old‚ leader in manufacturing and selling motorcycles. Good relationships‚ continuous improvement‚ employee and management involvement‚ team building or employee training and empowerment are not just words out of a management book for Harley-Davidson. Only by adopting those management techniques
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[pic] University of Newcastle Grad school Case Study Harley Davidson Course: Doctor of Business Administration GSBS6010: Foundations of Marketing Theory Prepared By Muhammad Saiful Islam Khan Executive summary In the automotive industry Harley Davidson is a prominent brand for its exceptional product and customer loyalty. Harley Davidson is the leader in heavyweight motorcycles market from the very beginning of its operation; it has created its own specific customer group
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Case 2 Industry Analysis Harley Davidson/ Heavy Weight Motorcycle Industry Table of Contents Mission ………………………………………………………………...3 SWOT Analysis ………………………………………………………..3-7 Sustainable Competitive Advantage …………………………………...7-8 Issues and Problems …………………………………………………....8-9 Strategic Recommendation …………………………………………….9-13 Fallout ………………………………………………………………… 13-15 Conclusion ……………………………………………………………..15 Appendix ……………………………………………………………….16 Refrences
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Executive Summary Harley-Davidson‚ Inc. was founded in 1903 in Milwaukee‚ Wisconsin. It was one of only two U.S. motorcycle manufacturers to survive the Great Depression. From 1950 to 1980‚ H-D struggled to survive a difficult time in its history. During those years‚ they developed a poor reputation for quality and performance. Were it not for the federal government’s intervention‚ Harley might have gone out of business. Fear that major U.S. manufacturers like Harley-Davidson would be crushed
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Harley History Harley Davidson was seen in America as a company that produced motorcycles with “raw power.” The company was founded by Arthur and Walter Davidson and William Harley in 1903. In 1918‚ Harley Davidson had become the largest motorcycle producing company in the world. Their production totaled 28‚000 motorcycles. Production continued to increase with the onset of World War II and the military use of Harley’s motorcycles. The mystique of the product had a tough sense to it with
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Mr. Richard Teerlink age 59 joined Harley Davidson in 1981 and was elected to the board of directors in 1982. In 1988 he was appointed President‚ and he was named Chief Executive Officer in 1989. Mr. Teerlink is also on the Boards of Directors of Johnson Controls‚ Incorporated and Snap-On Incorporated (Rethinking Leadership). Mr. Teerlink has been the leader in developing a value-based culture at Harley. Shareholder Lawsuits: In re Harley Davidson‚ Inc. Securities Litigation was a consolidated
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