Harley Davidson operates nearly every stage of the production of a motorcycle, taking
raw materials such as steel and basic electrical components and shipping completed
motorcycles to its extensive independent dealership network. Because there are many
suppliers of all inputs that Harley Davidson requires for its manufacturing operations
there is very little that any single supplier can do the exact rents from Harley. If one
supplier attempted to increase its profits by charging Harley a higher price it would not