027 - Understanding the Marshaling Yard with Martin Laurel
Behind every smooth-running trade show, there's a meticulously planned marshaling yard operation. Dive into the world of event logistics with Chris Griffin and special guest Martin Laurel!
Time Stamps
- 01:00 - Episode Intro
- 01:56 - Intro to Martin Laurel
- 05:45 - The Essence of Marshaling Yards in Trade Shows
- 07:47 - What is a Marshaling Yard?
- 09:00 - The Six Phases of Marshaling Yard Operations
- 13:09 - The "Free For All" Stage
- 19:21 - Weighing In and Dispatch Number Allocation
- 22:06 - The Waiting Game
- 24:20 - The Complexities of Move-Outs
- 25:50 - The Critical Role of Communication
- 26:48 - The Hunt for Missing Freight
- 28:20 - Empathy and Experience in Problem Solving
- 32:56 - The Importance of Advanced Planning
- 35:14 - Advanced Warehouse vs. Direct Shipping
- 41:50 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Snippets From The Show
- "Having an offsite location helps with the movement of traffic. Most importantly, it's to capture the shipments and the weight coming into that venue and or that event." - Martin Laurel
- "Choosing a company that understands conventions and the process is number one. Number two, understanding your target date so you're not there too early or too late, because that'll cost you money." - Martin Laurel
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