Harley Davidson reported their 1st quarter results and they’re not out of the woods yet. Another 300 to 400 production jobs will be eliminated as they continue to adjust production to stay in line with shipments. The Company still plans to ship between 264,000 and 273,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles to dealers worldwide in 2009, less than last year but in line with earlier announcements.
Every motorcycle manufacturer is working through a challenging business environment right now and Harley is no exception. With a combination of cost controls, smart marketing and a little bit of economic improvement, things should improve for everyone.
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