What is included in pre-show logistics for a trade show exhibit?
Pre-show logistics include staging for new builds, rentals, and major overhauls, full inventory review before shipment, and shipping confirmation and tracking to ensure the exhibit arrives on time and complete.
What happens during a post-show exhibit inspection?
After a show, Downing Displays conducts a pull-and-check of all returned materials, verifies everything against the inventory record, assesses any damage, and coordinates repair or refurbishment before the exhibit returns to storage.
Why does staging matter before a trade show?
Staging a new build, rental, or significantly updated exhibit before it goes to a show for the first time identifies issues while there is still time to resolve them, rather than discovering them during setup.
What is the difference between pre-show logistics and show services?
Pre-show logistics cover preparation and shipping before the show. Show services cover on-site coordination during the show, including installation, dismantle, vendor ordering, and troubleshooting.
How do pre- and post-show logistics connect to storage and inventory management?
Pre- and post-show logistics govern the movement of exhibit assets in and out of storage, with inventory checks at every transition. Storage and inventory management maintain the condition and accountability of those assets between movements.
What happens if something is damaged or missing when the exhibit returns?
Damage and missing items are identified during the post-show pull-and-check. Downing Displays documents the issue, assesses whether repair is needed immediately or before the next show, and coordinates the work so nothing goes out unaddressed.