PONTOON SERIES DESIGN YOUR PONTOON EXPLORE HARRIS HARRIS NEWS, TIPS, EVENTS AND MORE BEHIND THE SCENES AT HARRIS BOATS - SOURCING Harris Pontoon Boats June 11, 2018 Our next look behind the scenes focuses on our procedures for souring our materials. Pontoons are complex boats, and our pontoons specifically require an attention to detail that makes sourcing components a challenge. We know that each boat we make is different from the previous one, so we take time to find the best parts for each specific model, layout, and configuration. We’ve built a brand on quality products, and it all starts with the parts that go into our boats. We work with a J-I-T method, which stands for Just-In-Time. This means we bring in components just a day or two ahead of it being scheduled for production. This allows us to prepare for production without giving up valuable inventory space. This method is applied most heavily to our helm stands, furniture, flooring covers, and Bimini tops. Each order we get is unique, from our extensive options for lighting and sound packages all the way to various furniture configurations. We house roughly 3,000 part numbers in our warehouse that are not Just-In-Time or boat specific. These items are used in pretty much every boat we make. They range from aluminum sheet material for tubes to the plywood used to put decking on to the parts for the fence and every little piece in between. The ability to maintain this inventory and source quality parts is critical from start to finish on the production line. Our buyers have been with the company long term and know the products needed and how they are going to be used in the production process. This first-hand knowledge of assembly helps our procurement team source the highest quality products for our boats, so we can deliver a final product worthy of our customers. Featured Video Harris Pontoon Boats, Behind the Scenes CATEGORIES Show All Featured Video Harris Features Harris Pontoons News Pontoon Tips TAGS Awards Bart's Water Sports Behind the Scenes Build Your Pontoon Contests Giveaways Harris Pontoon Boats Outboard Motors Performance Packages Pontoon Boat Flooring Pontoon Boating Safety Pontoon Lifestyle Pontoon Maintenance Press Release Safety Storing your pontoon V270 Winterizing your pontoon OUR PONTOON BOATS Crowne V Series Grand Mariner Solstice Sunliner Cruiser View All Models By Floorplan View Harris Videos OWNERSHIP Innovation Design Awards & Accolades Performance Construction Warranty SHOPPING TOOLS Boat Show Schedule Build Your Pontoon Locate a Dealer Request a Brochure MORE HARRIS Promotions & Special Events About Harris Accessibility Careers Contact Us Press Center UPDATED Privacy Policy Terms of Use Cookie Policy California Transparency Statement Site Map JOIN © 2019. All Rights Reserved Harris is one of the foremost designers and manufacturers of custom pontoon boats and luxury pontoon boats. x For further information on how we use cookies and how to change your browser settings, please read our Cookie Policy