Factors Affecting Global Transport Methods: Harley-Davidson Under Pressure

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5906587/Trump-doubles-threat-Harley-Davidson-Theyll-big-hit-moving-overseas.html

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5906587/Trump-doubles-threat-Harley-Davidson-Theyll-big-hit-moving-overseas.html

Discuss

1. Once you have read the article, outline how Harley-Davidson has altered its supply chain for motorcycles since the Trump administration began to introduce tariffs. Aim to write about 250 words.

2. Draw a node and arrow diagram showing how the supply chains have diversified and the likely differences in transportation. Consider the following:

What other supply chains have been affected?

What effect might this diversification have on the customer?

Are there other things Harley-Davidson could do to keep making its motorcycles in the USA?

Discuss the challenge activity about Harley-Davidson motorcycles, with regard to the way economic and governmental drivers have impacted on the way it does business around the world. Supply chain transportation adjustments had to be considered by the company due to the trade barriers suggested by the United States government. It is interesting to see how the company reacted to the threat of interruption to its inward and outward supply chain due to tariffs adding costs to its supply chain system. This session complements the Drivers of Globalisation part of the guided practice presentation and helps you to apply the theoretical concepts to a practical live case study.