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[skreminegul07]

No wonder there are quality issues, look at number 15 (XV) on the list below, next to last, just ahead of buying new computers as being crucial to their success.

The Company’s ability to meet the targets and expectations noted depends upon, among other factors, the Company's ability to (i) continue to realize production efficiencies at its production facilities and manage operating costs including materials, labor and overhead, (ii) manage production capacity and production changes, (iii) manage supply chain issues, (iv) provide products, services and experiences that are successful in the marketplace, (v) develop and implement sales and marketing plans that retain existing retail customers and attract new retail customers in an increasingly competitive marketplace, (vi) sell all of its motorcycles and related products and services to its independent dealers, (vii) continue to develop the capabilities of its distributor and dealer network, (viii) manage changes and prepare for requirements in legislative and regulatory environments for its products, services and operations, (ix) adjust to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices, (x) manage access to reliable sources of capital and adjust to fluctuations in the cost of capital, (xi) adjust to regional and worldwide demographic trends and economic and political conditions, including healthcare inflation, pension reform and tax changes, (xii) anticipate consumer confidence in the economy, (xiii) manage the credit quality, the loan servicing and collection activities, and the recovery rates of HDFS’ loan portfolio, (xiv) retain and attract talented employees, (xv) detect any issues with our motorcycles or manufacturing processes to avoid delays in new model launches, recall campaigns, increased warranty costs or litigation and (xvi) implement and manage enterprise-wide information technology solutions and secure data contained in those systems. Assuming the agreement to purchase MV Agusta Group is consummated in a timely manner, Harley-Davidson may have challenges successfully integrating and profitably operating it.

[mr_magoo]

Sounds like they need to get busy.

[ice6900]

(i) continue to realize production efficiencies at its production facilities and manage operating costs including materials, labor and overhead,

translates 2 more goodies from taiwan

[RedDevil]

(i) continue to realize production efficiencies at its production facilities and manage operating costs including materials, labor and overhead,

translates 2 more goodies from taiwan

and get machines to do more, so we can have fewer humans do more work and save labor costs; or lower the human workforce, saving labor costs, and have the remaining workforce pick up the slack.  (The old do more with less system.)