SAP S/4HANA using the Global Bike Case Study Module 2

Who are the two founders of Global Bike Inc.?

John Davis and Peter Schwarz

In which U.S. city did John Davis establish his first full-blown manufacturing facility?

Dallas, Texas

What is the significance of the term "Frankenstein" in the context of John Davis’s bikes?

It refers to the bike he built by stripping down four old bikes, named after the scientist Victor Frankenstein who created life from old body parts

In which German city did Peter Schwarz study engineering and compete in regional races?

Heidelberg, Germany

What specific material did Peter Schwarz use to create frames that were significantly stronger and one-tenth the weight of competing frames?

Carbon composite materials

In what year did Heidelberg Composites and Frankenstein Bikes merge to form Global Bike Inc.?

2001

What are the two models of signature road bikes produced by Global Bike?

Deluxe and Professional models

What is the primary difference between the Deluxe and Professional road bike models?

The type of wheels used: aluminum for the Deluxe and carbon composite for the Professional

How do the men’s and women’s off-road bike models differ?

The women’s frame is smaller in size and has different ergonomic shaping compared to the men’s model

Global Bike operates two production facilities with a total annual capacity of 6,000 bikes. How can this capacity be increased?

By using overtime hours and part-time workers (increasing capacity by 15%-20%)

Which parts of the production process does Global Bike outsource?

The production of off-road/touring frames and carbon composite wheels

Why does Global Bike sell its products exclusively through Independent Bicycle Dealers (IBDs)?

Because IBDs have staff with the technical expertise to help consumers pick the right bike and accessories for their individual needs

Why does Global Bike have limited Internet sales?

Due to the complex tax issues associated with selling in multiple states and countries

What is Global Bike's general relationship status with its main suppliers?

Global Bike is generally the largest customer of its main suppliers

In what year did Global Bike move to a centralized IT model using SAP ERP 6.0?

2009

What was the primary reason for centralizing IT functions in the Dallas office?

To reduce costs and deliver global best-in-class technology to all divisions

When did Global Bike’s management move to SAP S/4HANA?

2017

Which key processes is Peter Schwarz responsible for in the organization?

Idea-to-Market and Build-to-Stock

Which key processes is John Davis responsible for in the organization?

Order-to-Cash and Service & Support

What is the primary product strategy of Global Bike?

Focusing on innovation, quality, safety, and speed to market