MANU 2151 Maintenance and Reliability Group Project 30% (Mid-semester project update 5% + Report 15% + Presentation 10%) (3-4 students per group) Existing plant You are a new task force formed to drive asset performance in your company that operates a production facility. Your team is tasked to optimise asset performance for the remaining life cycle of the plant by reviewing current plant operation and maintenance strategies to identify major losses area for improvement. New Plant
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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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Abstract Harley Davidson’s net profit in 2010 was 146.55 million versus a net loss of 55.12 million in 2009 (Global Data‚ 2011). There are three key elements in which the company has to improve to continue making profit. First‚ resolve the Unfunded Employee Post-retirement Benefit plan to keep employees producing a good product and maintain a top level company/employee relationship. Secondly‚ intense competition in the motorcycle market has to be addressed if Harley Davidson plans to increase sales
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Tangible & Intangible Resource Analysis A full appraisal of the tangible and intangible resources can be found in Appendix D. Table 5‚ below‚ summarises this analysis. TABLE 5 TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE RESOURCE ANALYSIS Resource Strengths Weaknesses Tangible Financial Resources Currently Financially sound Small compared to competitors: limited ability to invest in new areas Tangible Physical resources Good plant and operations in the US. Probably less efficient than competitors; no assets
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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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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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Syndicate 2 Harley Davidson Motor Company: ------------------------------------------------- Bonding with the Biker Prepared for: Marketing Management Bus 5043 Prepared by: S. Maharaj February 2012 Case Study PESTLE ANALYSIS * Harley Davidson Motor Co was established in 1903. * Despite faring badly in the 1970’s due to the threat that Japanese Competitors posed‚ by 2006 the company held over half the share of the US heavyweight motorcycle market‚ and a third
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This paper received a 144 out of 160 as a grade. Competitive Strategies: Ducati vs. Harley Davidson BUS 508 Contemporary Business November 5‚ 2013 Determine how each corporate culture differs from the other. Ducati is Italian through and through‚ and Harley Davidson is American made Muscle. While both are very popular brand name motorcycles‚ they differ in many ways while still having huge followings. Though the two may differ in their customer base‚ it is certainly agreed that they are
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Harley-Davidson should consider modernizing the technology used in its motorcycles while at the same time maintaining their retro look. Harley’s lack of innovation has tarnished the brand’s image‚ especially to younger consumers. The Chevrolet Camaro‚ Dodge Challenger‚ and Ford Mustang have all revived classic body styles in their latest model redesign. However‚ modern technology was incorporated into these models‚ so while they look similar to classic automobiles of the past‚ they have all the bells
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| Harley-Davidson‚ Inc. | Analysis Report: Solvency and Profitability | | | | Introduction: The purpose of this analysis report is to discuss the solvency and profitability of Harley-Davidson‚ Inc. (HOG) and formulate a measurement for is financial standing and profitability by comparison to the Industry in which it resides. Solvency is determined from data collected in the 2012 SEC Harley-Davidson‚ Inc. 10K report‚ and calculated based upon the solvency ratio; Solvency equals After
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