... market as compared to its major competitors. While the United States is HOG's most important market, the company sells motorcycles in many other markets worldwide. Its major competitors are based in Europe and Japan. From Japan, the "big four " manufacturers include: Honda Motor Company, headquartered in Japan, is the world's fifth largest automaker and largest motorcycle producer by recent standards. ... Suzuki Motor, a Japan-based manufacturing company. Yamaha Motor, which is the world's second largest producer of motorcycles after Honda. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, which is a global ma...

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... but evolved to depend on innovative designs and technology. Harley Davidson is producing heavyweight motorcycles emphasizing good quality product and after sales service, thereby building up brand loyalty. Honda is the largest company in terms of size, financial backing, and reputation. It is offering the widest selection of styles, classes and sizes within the heavyweight category. This wide product line ... variety of stylish products and aggressively market them. Financing Services. Harley offers financing through a joint venture with Ford Motor Credit Company (FMCO). Harley due to its...

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... its customer increases, sales will decrease due to changes in lifestyle. Also, Harley-Davidson is loosing its market share in the younger market. Competitors like Honda are slowing gaining foot in the younger and lightweight market. The company's share of the US new bike market has dropped to 23 percent, down from a 27 percent peak in 1997 as Japanese rivals increases their ... not achieved the same level of success like it has in the United States. In 1998, the company ranked number seven in terms of amount of market share held. Harley-Davidson had only 3.9%, compared to 24% market sha...

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... being distributed in the United States. Of the units exported approximately one-half are sold through wholly owned subsidiaries in Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom, which allows the Company flexibility in responding to changing economic conditions in a variety of foreign markets. Distribution within the United States is done through indenpentently owned dealerships throughout the country. These dealerships have ... -month waiting list) may also push potential Harley-Davidson customers to the competition. At the current time Harley-Davidson holds a strong position in the market howeve...

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... . Harley was not doing the improvement to its own bikes and began to turn out inferior equipment. AMF chose to ignore the competition and when in 1975 Honda introduced its Gold Wing they became the leader of the touring bike industry, something that Harley controlled for years. Sales continued to be high during the ownership ... motorcyclists and to the general public an expanding line of motorcycles, branded products and services in selected segments."" VISION: Harley-Davidson, Inc. is an action-oriented, international company-a leader in its commitment to continuously improve the quali...

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... and historical parts. The data vault NT workstations used by purchasing, inspection, manufacturing and dealer support--replaces a "clunky, manual" process of overnighting every new drawing throughout the company. Using IT to make its spending and supplier relationships as efficient as possible is essential for maintaining growth. Harley also employs a very user-friendly website which allows customers ... to access information such as company history, upcoming dates, employment opportunities and bike care instructions. This website is visually and audibly stimulating. It features a low ru...

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... provide each of the organization's sites with appropriate inventories. Also, there has been successful implementation of two manufacturing facilities on-line for additional support. This is especially important as the company has been experiencing capacity constraints during times of sustained market growth, which has also caused a loss in international market share. These factors will also aid in addressing the long lead ... that as more and more people run out of disposable income, fewer and fewer Harleys will be purchased. In addition, Harley is facing a very strong competition from ri...

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... a larger portion of its business with optimistic figures reaching 50%. Key Facts: q The worldwide motorcycle market industry generates an estimated 5.5$ billion in annual sales. q Four major Japanese competitors (Honda, Yamaha, Kawazaki, and Suzuki) q Harley-Davidson controls 62.7% of the U.S of the U.S heavyweight total market. q Outside the U.S, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturers hold an 80 to 90 ... Implement a strategic operator control system as part of Harley's commitment to improve quality. q Enhance the accuracy of employees by increasing their involvement in the production. q...

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... changed our lives forever. But one thing remains unchanged; Harley-Davidson is still the undisputed leader in manufacturing and selling motorcycles. Created in 1903 in the Davidson's backyard a new company rose and established itself as a force within the internal combustion transportation industry. It is not surprising that Harley has been around for 100 years, all one needs to point ... an expanding line of motorcycles, branded products and services in selected market segments." Through their strong mission to serve their customers, Harley Davidson has amassed numerous strengths that ...

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