Enterprise Architecture Report: Harley-Davidson Supply Chain Analysis

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Harley-Davidson Motor Company's (HDMC) Enterprise Architecture, focusing on its Supply Chain Management (SMS) project. It begins with an overview of HDMC's background, highlighting its evolution and the implementation of new technologies to improve business functions. The report delves into the business and technical environments surrounding the SMS, examining how SMS impacted sales, purchasing, and internal processes. It discusses the drivers and challenges of formulating the Supply Management Strategy in the late 1990s, including business process mapping, project team composition, and technology rationalization. The report also explores the role of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, its benefits, and its impact on various aspects of the business, such as customer relations, financial management, and supply chain efficiency. The analysis draws on the provided case study to illustrate the strategic approach HDMC took towards implementing the ERP system, emphasizing its significance for HDMC's overall success and growth in the market. The report concludes by emphasizing the importance of SCM and ERP systems in the company's overall strategy.