LMM358 Marketing Management Name: _______Mindy Bonte______ Case Analysis For: ______________Harley Davidson_______________________ |I.Current Situation |Harley Davidson is in a profitable position. They need to plan for their future which poses some potential| | |problems. | |Environment |
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------------------------------------------------- Harley-Davidson Question 1: What are Harley-Davidson’s current sources of competitive advantage? The challenge for a marketing strategy is to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. A competitive advantage is an advantage over competitors gained by offering consumers greater value, either by means of lower prices or by providing greater benefits and services that justify higher prices. At present, Harley-Davidson has a number of sources of competitive
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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 - Average customer age
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Strategic Brand Management Case study: Harley-Davidson Contents Question 1 3 Question 2 5 1. Brand elements 5 2. Criteria 6 Question 3 8 1. Custom Vehicle Operations program (CVO) 8 2. Harley Owners Group (HOG) 8 3. Bar café 8 4. Exchange of motorcycle 9 5. Companies can learn from H-D 9 Question 4 10 1. Definitions 10 2. Equally successful 10 3. Non-equally successful 10 4. Co-branding or not? 11 Question 1 -------------------------------------------------
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Case Introduction Harley-Davidson, Inc. was established and entered the motorcycle industry in 1903. The company has primarily focused its resources on the heavyweight motorcycle segment of the industry and is differentiated from its competitors because its focus is only on the motorcycle industry as opposed to other transportation markets such as: cars, boats, ATVs or snowmobiles. The company has experienced both the “good and bad times.” The company was founded by several
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Harley-Davidson Case Analysis Harley-Davidson Case Analysis Rayzhaun Jones Mississippi Valley State University Strategic Management Dr. Jimmie S. Warren Abstract 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 manufacturing techniques. Harley-Davidson is one of those excellent companies whom have challenged traditional
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these are based on financial statements, revenues, and more, the SWOT analysis looks at the company from a different angle. SWOT stands for Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. What are Harley-Davidson’s SWOT, specifically the opportunities and threats external to the organization and under consideration of the fact that they are looking to expand overseas? First we must define SWOT. The purpose of the SWOT analysis is to analyze the company from four key strategic areas to better
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Harley-Davidson: Strategic Profile and Case Analysis Della Shelly, Melie Solomon, Jim Tunison Misericordia University Table of Contents Section I: Introduction3 Section II: Company History3 Section IIa: The Road to Decline4 Section IIb: The Turnaround5 Section III: Porter’s 5 Forces6 Section IV: SWOT Analysis7 Section V: Looking Forward11 Section VI: Future Strategic Actions 12 Section VII: Achieving Continued Success 12 Section VII: Conclusion14 Section VII: Sources 15 -------------------------------------------------
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University October 13, 2011 Abstract Case study of “Revving Up Sales at Harley-Davidson”, pages 75-76 and “Delta Air Lines plays Catch-Up”, pages 77-79. This paper combines both case studies in one document, depicting business driven information systems used and strategic decision making from both well known businesses. Case Study 1 Chapter 2, Closing Case Two (Revving Up Sales at Harley-Davidson), pages 75-76 1. How does Talon help Harley-Davidson employees improve their decision-making
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Case Study: Harley-Davidson -Analyse Harley-Davidson resources and capabilities, and identify its key strengths and weaknesses - Analyse the international competitive environment in which Harley-Davidson is operating to identify its main threats and opportunities. Recommend a forward strategy for Harley-Davidson, which addresses these issues. International Management Individual Assignment Table of Contents 1. Introduction 3 2. Harley Davidson Overview 4 2.1. Harley-Davidson Current
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