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how did Harley‐Davidson manage to dominate the US market? How did it do so and what were its sources of competitive advantage? Dominating the US market: Harley-Davidson’s image of “raw power,” became its major selling point The most distinctive feature of Harley was the V-twin engine giving the Harley motorcycles a aggressive appearance and the ability to deliver broad but low-torque power. The simple design of V-twin engine allowed owners to tinker with their engines. The Harley motorcycle

HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. (1998): THE 95TH ANNIVERSARY Introduction & Situation Analysis Harley-Davidson has been a widely admired fixture in the motorcycle industry since the “golden years” of American motorcycle manufacturing (1900-1931), when at times there were as many as 200 different brands of American-made motorcycles. By 1930, the market had consolidation and the “big three” – Harley-Davidson, Indian Motorcycle, and Excelsior Supply – together accounted for 90% of the market (Ballon,

within the organization. Harley-Davidson’s organizational structure, for example, assists centralized control of the business through the company’s arrangement of its components in terms of their interactions and functions. As one of the world’s oldest motorcycle manufacturers in the world, Harley-Davidson Inc. maintains this organizational structure and centers its current focus on a limited number of markets. While the business continues to grow by international expansion, Harley-Davidson’s corporate

Bahçeşehir University, Executive MBA “Marketing Management” Harley-Davidson-Creating an Enduring Mystique Course Instructor: Pınar KILIÇ Prepared by: Bayar MOHAMMED Invitation to Make Your Own Analysis & Conclusions: Do you think Beal’s rejuvenation efforts could have been better handled? Support your conclusions. My answer will takes 3 tiers: -Detailing the history of the tough competition between Harley-Davidson Motor Co. & Japanese rivals. -Evaluating the keen &

Harley Davidson: Preparing for the Next Century BUSI 615 40 Professor David Houghton By Brian Lynch Since the founding of Harley-Davidson in 1903 by Arthur and Walter Davidson and William Harley, the company has a rich heritage and a loyal following. The company has proven to be resilient and innovative throughout the years. They have made their fair share of mistakes, especially while under the ownership of AMF, whose decisions almost destroyed Harley-Davidson. They have also made an

Harley-Davidson, Inc. Contents Introduction Problem Statement Supply Management Strategy Project Scope Project Execution Software Vendor Finalists Recommendations 2004 Update References Introduction Harley-Davidson is an American motorcycle manufacturer with a rich history and cultural tradition. Founded in 1903 in Milwaukee, WI, Harley just celebrated its 100th anniversary with a series of events around the world that culminated in hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists

Case 21 Analysis: Harley-Davidson By: Joyce Morgan This case study is about Harley-Davidson, Inc., which is the parent company for the group of companies namely Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel, and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces

Contents 1. Historically, how did Harley-Davidson manage to dominate the U.S. motorcycle industry? Starting in the 1970s Harley-Davidson got into trouble; what changed? 2. What were the major ingredients of Harley-Davidson’s transformation process and what is your evaluation of that process? 3. As at the time of the case study, evaluate the sources of Harley-Davidson’s competitive advantage and their sustainability? If you were leading Honda, where do you assess Harley-Davidson as being vulnerable

Harley Davidson This report examines the Harley-Davidson phenomenon. From near bankruptcy to double-digit growth every year, Harley-Davidson has something working for them. That something is called ”strategic planning and development.” With the growing global economy, companies are looking for ways to improve their market share. Many excellent firms have learned how to beat their competitors through the implementation of new management, marketing, and/or manufacturing techniques. Harley-Davidson

     Summary of the case study “Harley-Davidson – rockers’ idol” So, this case study is about Harley-Davidson, a brand of motorcycles and more precisely about its development since his foundation in 1903 by 21-year-old William S. Harley and 20-year-old Arthur Davidson. So, in 2003, it was the celebration of the 100th birthday of the Harley-Davidson. And, in order to commemorate it, fans of this famous brand rode until Milwaukee to see the parade of 10 000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Through this