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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