New 2020 sled is in

[NHRoadking]

My 2020 Freeride arrived at the dealer today. Earliest I've ever had a spring order arrive.

I'm assuming Doo made changes to their production line from previous years, but who knows. At least I won't be complaining about not having the sled if early snow arrives.

 

[christopher]

My 2020 Freeride arrived at the dealer today. Earliest I've ever had a spring order arrive.

I'm assuming Doo made changes to their production line from previous years, but who knows. At least I won't be complaining about not having the sled if early snow arrives.

This feels seriously early.
You have a ton of time to get that bad boy fully customized for the next season now!

 

[Unstuckable]

My dealer told me he put in for early arrival for all his sleds and could be here anytime

 

[wwracer]

Yeah, when I worked at the dealership, this would be the time when we'd start receiving the utility sleds from Finland, and the rest of the line would start showing up in September. They're probably trying to get it in your garage early so you'll gawk at it and start spending on bling... :face-icon-small-coo

 

[donbrown]

Yeah, when I worked at the dealership, this would be the time when we'd start receiving the utility sleds from Finland, and the rest of the line would start showing up in September. They're probably trying to get it in your garage early so you'll gawk at it and start spending on bling... :face-icon-small-coo

Makes sense.

 

[NHRoadking]

Yeah, when I worked at the dealership, this would be the time when we'd start receiving the utility sleds from Finland, and the rest of the line would start showing up in September. They're probably trying to get it in your garage early so you'll gawk at it and start spending on bling... :face-icon-small-coo

Like I need more time to spend money on "bling" for the sled!!!

 

[WyoRado]

Wow! Lots of time to sit on it in the garage and make noises.

 

[Blk88GT]

Where's the PICS?!

 

[NHRoadking]

Where's the PICS?!

It's still at the dealer in the crate!

 

[sledhead_24_7]

My 19 came last year about now or a touch earlier if I remember. I’m thinking they got a lot of flak from folks waiting until December January for their order. That doo made some changes.

 

[NHRoadking]

My 19 came last year about now or a touch earlier if I remember. I’m thinking they got a lot of flak from folks waiting until December January for their order. That doo made some changes.

Here's an excerpt from an article from Ski Doo's website that talked about their manufacturing process:

“In the June/July period, the plant will build a first run of every model offered,” Courtemanche explained. “These units are for the customers that purchased in the spring and also so that each dealer receives part of their order. Typically at least one model (except for certain seds, like the MXZx 600RS race sled) will be built three times during the year. The first build in June/July, the second in September/October and the 3rd in November/December. The dealer tells us when they need the unit. This production schedule works well for the dealers and customers, as well as the manufacturing plant.”

 

[Unstuckable]

I just seen a load of doos headed west on I 90

 

[Motorbreath_]

Our dealer has some 2020s as well. Hopefully mine are there somewhere..

 

[Unstuckable]

My dealer told me that a load of sleds shipped and will be showing up in a few days not sure of mine is one of then

 

[User Name]

Here's an excerpt from an article from Ski Doo's website that talked about their manufacturing process:

“In the June/July period, the plant will build a first run of every model offered,” Courtemanche explained. “These units are for the customers that purchased in the spring and also so that each dealer receives part of their order. Typically at least one model (except for certain seds, like the MXZx 600RS race sled) will be built three times during the year. The first build in June/July, the second in September/October and the 3rd in November/December. The dealer tells us when they need the unit. This production schedule works well for the dealers and customers, as well as the manufacturing plant.”

I imagine 3 deliveries is a good way to free up cash flow and potentially divert risk to the manufacturers in order to help the dealer out. They probably have decent dating on their terms so hopefully they will be able to sell snowmobiles before they have to pay BRP for them. I also imagine dealers are sending forecasts to dealers but may have an opportunity to take a reduced number of sleds if the season goes worse than what was expected. Curious as to how this is a benefit for the manufacturer. Are they able to adjust volume based on the season as well?

 

[Reg2view]

Look at the other end, too - OEMs outsource many parts - the staging provides suppliers and QA the opportunity to refine current ECOs and address additional changes and vendor delivery requirements, improve line changeovers and productivity, minimize raw and WIP inventories, take delivery pressure off of vendors, and test product and calibrations. Avoids getting stuck with the first batch of non-conforming parts, first-time assembly or calibration issues at the end of the production season.

 

[kanedog]

Here's an excerpt from an article from Ski Doo's website that talked about their manufacturing process:

“In the June/July period, the plant will build a first run of every model offered,” Courtemanche explained. “These units are for the customers that purchased in the spring and also so that each dealer receives part of their order. Typically at least one model (except for certain seds, like the MXZx 600RS race sled) will be built three times during the year. The first build in June/July, the second in September/October and the 3rd in November/December. The dealer tells us when they need the unit. This production schedule works well for the dealers and customers, as well as the manufacturing plant.”

Curious as to how this works well for the customers.