The Importance of Lean Six Sigma for Trade Show Project Managers
Our Project Managers are lean thinkers to ensure your success
Do you ever wonder what your professional trade show project manager does for you? After all, aren’t all trade shows basically the same? In our experience, each trade show is unique, and unexpected situations are common.
That’s why Exhibit Network emphasizes lean thinking and provides continuous training for our new and seasoned project managers. We want to ensure our clients have a seamless, stress-free, and delightful experience at each event.
All our project managers have attended and completed Lean Introduction from Six Sigma. (In fact, almost all our employees have a Lean Introduction Certificate of Completion.) We always encourage and motivate each other to “Think Lean” and pursue Continuous Improvement.
Here are some continuous improvement topics we have our project managers review frequently.
- Do you understand your clients’ properties well enough to know how they can be set up alone and/or with additional client-owned or rental properties?
- How well do you know your client’s graphics inventory and which are used for different industry events?
- What is the importance of researching your client’s booth location before recommending the booth layout and properties?
- Why is it necessary to read and understand all the show rules and regulations before accepting a request for a new booth design?
- What are the implications of re-arranging booth properties with numerous electrical and other cables throughout the booth?
- Why is it important to know and confirm the target move-in date for your client’s exhibit properties?
- Can the target move-in date be changed, and who would you contact to do that?
- What are some special considerations for exhibitors who have electrical, air, and plumbing in their booth?
- How do ceiling heights and height restrictions at all your clients’ upcoming events affect the initial booth design?
- Are there any exceptions to height restrictions? If so, how can they be obtained?Name some obstacles you might encounter with hanging overhead signs.
- What special situation may occur if your client’s booth is near a dock door, forklift aisle, and/or exits?
- What is the difference between Material Handling and Machinery Handling? How does this affect cost?
- Do you understand how the show contractor charges for its services? Do you know how to double-check and approve an invoice after the show for correct charges?
Trade shows can be complicated, and each has the potential for disaster if mismanaged. At Exhibit Network, we ensure your project manager receives adequate training in continuous improvement and lean thinking to prepare them for anything that could happen. Contact Exhibit Network today at 713.290.1212 or info@exhibithouston.com to start planning your next successful trade show.