| The Warehousing function plays a critical role in | | | | insure accurate and timely movement of properties |
| insuring the successful shipment of trade show | | | | inside and outside the trade show exhibit facility. |
| exhibit properties in and out of the trade show | | | | What the Trade show exhibit House Needs from the |
| exhibit house. The department's primary role is to | | | | client |
| inventory the customer's properties, pull and load out | | | | In order to maintain the property, all trade show |
| designated trade show trade show exhibits for | | | | exhibit houses require a basic level of detail from |
| shipment to show site, receive the customer's | | | | your company including: |
| properties into the facility, inspect crates for damage, | | | | · Preparing a detailed data sheet regarding |
| and return properties to the warehouse for storage. | | | | the existing properties needed for each event to |
| Warehouse personnel keep accurate records of crate | | | | insure that all necessary properties are pulled and |
| contents and work closely with project Management, | | | | packed. |
| Production, and Shipping to create and update crate | | | | · Supplying information regarding additional |
| inventory records as well as confirm crate count on | | | | items that will be forwarded to the trade show |
| shipment requests, insuring all components are pulled | | | | exhibit warehouse to ship, including company |
| for shipment. The Warehouse also makes sure that | | | | literature, giveaways, AV equipment, client products, |
| all components leave and return in good condition. As | | | | etc. will help the trade show exhibit house prepare |
| the last line of defense, the warehouse personnel | | | | proper documentation, determine the most cost |
| become the final check and balance in the successful | | | | effective method of packaging and insure that all |
| movement and maintenance of customer properties | | | | pertinent items ship to the show. |
| to and from show site. | | | | · Identifying lists of any additional client |
| Other Warehouse functions include supporting | | | | properties that will return to the trade show exhibit |
| Production in the safe movement of crates in the | | | | house that were not part of the original shipment, |
| facility during in-house trade show exhibit installations, | | | | allowing for proper inbound documentation and |
| refurbishment of customer properties, and the | | | | preparation for storage. |
| labeling and proper storage of new properties. | | | | · Providing a show schedule in order for the |
| Department Processes | | | | Warehouse to anticipate the customer's shipping |
| Specifically, the Warehouse fulfills the following | | | | needs and schedule work accordingly. |
| responsibilities: | | | | Customer Benefits |
| · Maintain crate inventory data, including | | | | By working in partnership with your trade show |
| crate contents, size, and weight. | | | | exhibit house, the customer can realize enhanced |
| · Track movement of properties in and out | | | | value including: |
| of the facility, guaranteeing that property is returned | | | | · Easier maintenance of crate inventory data, |
| complete and undamaged. | | | | allowing for more accurate freight quotes. |
| · Efficiently and securely store customer | | | | · Proper packing of trade show exhibit |
| properties to minimize unnecessary handling and | | | | properties onto trucks to minimize wasted space and |
| ensure safety of crate contents. | | | | save on freight costs. |
| · Continual communication with Project | | | | · Minimal handling of property, creating labor |
| Management, Production and Shipping departments to | | | | cost savings for the customer. |