CLOSE TO NUCLEAR WAR THE JOURNEY FROM RAW MATERIAL TO THE CONSUMER Trident University Donica N. Jordan-Andrade SLP 2 Assignment 2: The Journey from Raw Material to the Consumer LOG 501: Managing the Supply Chain Professor: Dr. Michael Allison 3 April 2020 1 Running head: THE JOURNEY FROM RAW MATERIAL TO THE CONSUMER The Journey from Raw Material to the Consumer It was 1903 when this well-known motorcycle organization known as Harley Davidson took a remarkable start in Wisconsin, Milwaukee, to be exact. In the United States of America, this motorcycle corporation is not just an image; it is the symbolism of what it is to ride American muscle. Over one hundred years have passed since its initial breakthrough, and they have a net worth of over six billion dollars. Furthermore, "Harley made it through two world wars and a very rough restructuring during the financial crisis" (DeBord, 2019). As the organization developed and the structure abandoned a motorbike to a cruiser, the materials utilized likewise had to change. Although the organization has endured various possession plans, backup game plans, times of poor monetary wellbeing, and item quality alike, the most vital process that did not change is the journey we take from the basics of raw material to the retail ad ultimately the consumer. Analyzing the Regressive Eruption of the EESC (Upstream) When it comes to the foundation of the Harley Davidson motorcycle, the average person would think it all begins in some factory, when in reality, you'd be surprised where it all starts. All the things utilized in assembling have a starting point where they can be found in their most essential structure. The two crucial sources are found in mining and farming. The necessary crude materials utilized in the production of the body of a cruiser are cowhide, elastic, and metal. The cruiser’s outline is made totally out of metal, which is remarkably similar to the wheels of these motorcycles. Also, when it comes to the tires of the bike, those are wholly comprised of elastic. Lastly, cowhide is used for the production of the seat of the motorcycle. In the following paragraphs, we will discuss and analyze in-depth all the elements involved in the production of a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Cowhide As previously mentioned, when we assemble the seat to a Harley Davidson bike, the primary elements used are cowhide. As we briefly describe cowhide, we can determine that it is a tough and malleable material made by livestock rawhide and skin from homesteads in the United States of America and multiple areas within South America. Once we get into the assemblage of the seat, all material is sent to an organization called "MILSO." Milso has a multitude of plants throughout the United States of America as well as abroad. Those plants located overseas are within the European peninsula, and within the U.S.A, those states are Michigan, Wisconsin, and the state of Georgia (Milsco .

1. CLOSE TO NUCLEAR WAR
THE JOURNEY FROM RAW MATERIAL TO THE
CONSUMER
Trident University
Donica N. Jordan-Andrade
SLP 2 Assignment 2: The Journey from Raw Material to the
Consumer
LOG 501: Managing the Supply Chain
Professor: Dr. Michael Allison
3 April 2020
1
Running head: THE JOURNEY FROM RAW MATERIAL TO
THE CONSUMER
The Journey from Raw Material to the Consumer

2. It was 1903 when this well-known motorcycle organization
known as Harley Davidson took a remarkable start in
Wisconsin, Milwaukee, to be exact. In the United States of
America, this motorcycle corporation is not just an image; it is
the symbolism of what it is to ride American muscle. Over one
hundred years have passed since its initial breakthrough, and
they have a net worth of over six billion dollars.
Furthermore, "Harley made it through two world wars and a
very rough restructuring during the financial crisis" (DeBord,
2019). As the organization developed and the structure
abandoned a motorbike to a cruiser, the materials utilized
likewise had to change. Although the organization has endured
various possession plans, backup game plans, times of poor
monetary wellbeing, and item quality alike, the most vital
process that did not change is the journey we take from the
basics of raw material to the retail ad ultimately the consumer.
Analyzing the Regressive Eruption of the EESC (Upstream)
When it comes to the foundation of the Harley Davidson
motorcycle, the average person would think it all begins in
some factory, when in reality, you'd be surprised where it all
starts. All the things utilized in assembling have a starting
point where they can be found in their most essential structure.
The two crucial sources are found in mining and farming. The
necessary crude materials utilized in the production of the body
of a cruiser are cowhide, elastic, and metal. The cruiser’s
outline is made totally out of metal, which is remarkably similar
to the wheels of these motorcycles. Also, when it comes to the
tires of the bike, those are wholly comprised of elastic. Lastly,
cowhide is used for the production of the seat of the
motorcycle. In the following paragraphs, we will discuss and
analyze in-depth all the elements involved in the production of
a Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Cowhide
As previously mentioned, when we assemble the seat to a
Harley Davidson bike, the primary elements used are cowhide.
As we briefly describe cowhide, we can determine that it is a

3. tough and malleable material made by livestock rawhide and
skin from homesteads in the United States of America and
multiple areas within South America. Once we get into the
assemblage of the seat, all material is sent to an organization
called "MILSO." Milso has a multitude of plants throughout the
United States of America as well as abroad. Those plants
located overseas are within the European peninsula, and within
the U.S.A, those states are Michigan, Wisconsin, and the state
of Georgia (Milsco Manufacturing Company, Ed., n.d).
Elastic
Elastic is a vital component when it comes to the production of
the tires that are placed on the prestige Harley Davidson
motorcycle. The tires used on the motorcycle are acquired
through the supply chain, ultimately coming from companies
such as Good Year. As I conducted research, I discovered that
in the continent of Asia, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand are
the major fabricator and exporters of elastic. Within Asia, there
are various farmsteads where elastic is produced. The
production of elastic continuously grows yearly “About 70% of
elastic produced in the country is absorbed by the tire and
footwear industries” (RBOI-ARMM., n.d.). This elastic will, in
turn, make it across the world to an organization like Good
Year, ultimately turning into tires of the Harley Davidson
motorcycle. In addition, these elastic flourishes best in areas
where the temperature is about eighty-two degrees and more
significant with a well-rounded amount of rainfall. The elastic
that originates from becoming elastic eventually is known as
latex; it is grown on specific trees and retrieved in a particular
matter. Overall, once this elastic is harvested across the world
in Asia, it goes through various locations, ultimately making it
to tires fabricator companies in the United States and onto a
Harley Davidson.
Metal
It is imperative to understand that metal is the main element in
the creation of the Harley Davidson motorcycle. When it comes
to iron, metal originates in various forms such as rocks and

4. minerals, where metallic iron/steel can be extracted. This
specific metal is generally prosperous with iron oxides and
fluctuates in shading from dim dark, brilliant yellow, profound
purple, to corroded red. Mineral comprising excessive amounts
of hematite or magnetite are known as direct dispatching metal,
meaning they can be taken care of directly into iron-production
impact heaters (National Geographic Society, 2012). Metal is
supplied to specific companies that Harley Davidson conducts
business in order to produce respected high-performance
motorcycles. A company that supplies the Harley Davidson
Corporation is US Steel Corporation they do business with
Harley Davidson by providing them metal at wholesale to create
motorcycles.
Onward Release of the EESC (downstream)
The process of resourcing all elements to create a Harley
Davidson motorcycle is discussed in the paragraphs listed above
as well as the flow chart. Now we move to the point of
execution known as the downstream to get the assembled
motorcycle to the customer. The following are locations in
which the Harley Davidson has corporations located within the
United States and Abroad: Missouri, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin,
India, and Brazil. The previously listed locations are where the
famous Harley Davidson bike is created. A wide range of parts
of the cruiser is combined at this specific stage of the
assemblage process. Assembling starts in the weld division
with PC controlled manufacture of the edge from high-quality
casing materials. Parts are shaped out of rounded metal as well
as empty metal shells molded from sheet metal. The different
segments are bonded utilizing programmed, automated
hardware, or lastly, manual labor. Within the plastics division,
little plastic sap pellets are liquefied and infused into molds
compelled to frame different plastic body trim parts. Malleable
and iron elements are painted within an individual in rooms in
the division, utilizing a procedure known as powder-covering.
Once components are entirely painted, they are transported

5. employing overhead transports to the office where they are
placed on the motorcycle frame. The motor is affixed in the
painted casing, and different segments are fitted as the cruiser
runs through the sequential construction system.
Conclusion
As we conclude this written report on the Harley Davidson
Corporation from raw material to the consumer, we have
identified the way to put a Harley Davidson cruiser in the
carport of each home around the United States. There is no
doubt this procedure is working; in 2014, within the United
States, we identified that consumers purchased over five
hundred thousand bikes. When it comes to the motorcycle
business, we can determine that Harley-Davidson has figured
out how to make their organization successful in comparison to
other competitors such as Kawasaki and Honda.
References

6. DeBord, M. (2019, August). Harley-Davidson has in business
for 116 years - but the iconic American company is facing
numerous challenges. Retrieved from
https://www.businessinsider.com/harley-davidson-company-
history-photos-2019-5
Milsco Manufacturing Company (Ed.). (n.d.). Milsco About the
Company. Retrieved from https://www.milsco.com/company/
National Geographic Society. (2012, October ). ore. Retrieved
from https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/ore/
RBOI-ARMM. (n.d.). Info Center RBOI-ARMM. Retrieved
from
http://www.rboi.armm.gov.ph/uploads/DOC_FILES/RubberIndu
stry.pdf