Operation Management: Harley-Davidson

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Harley-Davidson is the fifth leading global player in the motorcycle industry. The company is famous for manufacturing of heavyweight motorbikes both for leisure and sports since 1903. Harley-Davidson marketing website promises the following; improving leadership in stakeholder management, to empower employee, customizing the products to meet the needs of the clients, provide products at an international scope (Harley-Davidson, 2016).

To achieve its promises, the company will have to align the inventory management practices with the objectives. For example, to provide products at an international scope, Harley-Davidson will have to improve its relationship with the suppliers and adopt reliable relationship which can ensure timely supply. Due to increasing demand for motorbikes, the company will also need to apply more sustainable inventory management practices to ensure no cases of stock-out and at the same time, reducing the stock-holding cost. Besides, this strategic management practice will go hand in hand with the warehouse location. This parameter is concerned with taking the motorbikes closer to the buyers so that they can feel a close connection with the supplier. Furthermore, an appropriate warehouse location will reduce the cost of transporting supplies...