product flop. Indeed even the biggest ones know this difficulty. This is the case of Harley Davidson‚ the giant bikes manufacturer. In fact they did one of the biggest branding mistakes of all time. This product was “Harley Davidson Perfume and Cologne”‚ which was introduced into the international marketplace around 2000. In the beginning the product was supposed to increase sales. But we are going to study this case. Contents 1. HARLEY DAVIDSON: COMPANY’S PRESENTATION 2. PRODUCT PRESENTATION:
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Harley Davidson Motor Company: Enterprise Software Selection (Case analysis) Case description “This case focuses on a change program and selection of an enterprise software vendor. The decision of which partner to choose to help the company change the way it purchased raised fundamental tensions within the company”. Question 1 Consider Exhibit 10 on page 22 of the case; does it include the factors you consider most important in the selection process? Which factors would you be inclined to weight
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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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Harley Davidson’s Supply Chain Improvement Excerpted from Operations Management: Creating Value Along the Supply Chain by Roberta Russell and Bernard Taylor pp. 420-421 In the early 1980’s Wisconsin-based Harley-Davidson Motor Company‚ the country’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles‚ was struggling to survive. Faced with an onslaught of sever competition from Japan and failing new products‚ … Harley-Davidson was challenged to remain profitable. However‚ not only did Harley-Davidson survive
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Did US Safeguards Resuscitate Harley-Davidson in the 1980s? Taiju Kitano y Hiroshi Ohashi z February 2009 Abstract This paper examines US safeguards applied to the motorcycle market in the 1980s. After receiving temporary protection by means of a maximum tari¤ of over 45%‚ Harley-Davidson sales recovered dramatically. Simulations‚ based on structural demand and supply estimates‚ indicate that while safeguard tari¤s did bene…t Harley-Davidson‚ they only account for a fraction
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Harley-Davidson‚ Inc. - Financial and Strategic Analysis Review Publication Date: 03-Aug-2012 Reference Code: GDAUT29887FSA Company Snapshot Key Information Harley-Davidson‚ Inc.‚ Key Information Web Address www.harley-davidson.com Financial year-end December Number of Employees 6‚000 NYSE HOG Source : GlobalData Key Ratios Harley-Davidson‚ Inc.‚ Key Ratios P/E 20.87 EV/EBITDA 19.64 Return on Equity (%) 24.75 Debt/Equity 236.45 Operating profit margin (%) 15
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Charts). Bellevue: Paccar Inc. Paccar 2007 Annual Report. (2008). Paccar 2007 annual report (Pg. 23 Stockholder Return Performance Graph). Bellevue: Paccar Inc. Paccar 2007 Annual Report. (2008). Paccar 2007 annual report (Pg. 24‚ Management’s Discussion and Analysis). Bellevue: Paccar Inc. Paccar 2007 Annual Report. (2008). Paccar 2007 annual report (Pg. 31‚ Consolidated Statements of Income). Bellevue: Paccar Inc. Paccar 2007 Annual Report. (2008). Paccar 2007 annual report (Pg. 32‚ Consolidated
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create a BSC‚ what would be the key metrics you would measure in each of the four BSC areas: •Financial •Customer •Internal Business Process •Learning and Growth Perform a ratio analysis using H-D’s five-year financial performance. Interpret the meaning of the ratios and financial performance. Summarize and support your findings in a 2—3 page Word document entitled "The Analysis of H-D’s Current Strategy: Two Views." Be sure to include the ratio analysis. You may also include other graphics to
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NATURE OF THE SITUATION Harley Davidson (HD) sales have endured a roller-coaster history of growth and decline since its start in 1903. From extreme growth in its initial years‚ to declines during WWII‚ HD made its come back with larger‚ more powerful bikes and its image of “raw power” and enjoyed a 60% market share. Its popularity soared to iconic level in the 1950’s and became a lifestyle with unique brand loyalty. New‚ Japanese competitors‚ in particular Honda moved the market towards a smaller
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throughout the world 3. World’s largest direct seller 4. Strong international presence-currently have sales reps in over 100 countries 5. Strong distribution strategies Weaknesses 1. Lagging far behind competitors in customer loyalty 2. $1.4 billion in long term debt 3. Higher prices relative to competition 4. Competitors have greater marketing and financial resources 5. Poor brand image Opportunities 1. Growth potential for the eye makeup market
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