If you’re a trade show storage retail store owner, artisan or craft show vendor, you’ve need a great way to showcase your products and services to a large audience. However, organizing and storing the increased inventory, display and promotional materials for these events can be a logistical nightmare. There’s always so much to consider and it’s easy to forget about one of the most important parts of the whole thing: storage! By following the best trade show storage tips, you will ensure your busy season goes smoothly. Here, we’ll look at some tips to manage inventory – with a focus on using large storage containers.
Choosing the Right Storage Containers
There are many different types of storage options available, so it’s important to choose the right ones for your needs. Some factors to consider include:
- The size and weight of your materials – If you have a lot of bulky materials, you will of course need a larger storage container.
- The length of time you need to store them – If you’re storing materials for a long period of time, you’ll need a container that is weatherproof and pest-resistant. You don’t want your products getting damaged.
- The level of security you need – You’ll need a container that is secure if you need to store valuable materials. This is true for any product, but especially if you’re storing lots of valuable items. At iCan, we build our containers out of solid steel, for maximum protection.
Inventory Management
Our second trade show storage tip is to create the all important inventory list. This will list all of your materials once you’ve chosen the right storage containers. An inventory list is extremely important to help you keep track of everything and ensure that nothing is lost or misplaced during storage. Believe us; it’s very easy for items to get lost or misplaced in the heat of the busy season – and that’s never fun!
Make sure your inventory list is comprehensive. It should include all of the essential information you need about each item, such as:
- The item’s name.
- The quantity of each item (as necessary).
- The dimensions or weight of each item.
- The value of each item.
- The location of each item in the storage container.
Packing Techniques
When packing your materials, it’s important to use efficient packing strategies to maximize space within the storage container. You should also take care to properly wrap and protect fragile or sensitive items.
Here are a few packing tips:
- Use bubble wrap or packing peanuts to protect fragile items.
- Pack smaller items inside larger items to save space.
- Label each container with the contents and the date packed.
- Inspect the containers regularly to make sure you packed well and accurately.
Climate Control and Security
Most items are safe when stored in a standard iCan storage container, but if you’re storing highly valuable antiques or pieces of artwork, you may want to consider a climate controlled storage option.
Security is of paramount importance when storing your belongings. We’ve mentioned that we only build our containers using the very best solid steel, but did you know we can also keep your belongings in a secure facility with full 24/7 video surveillance? It’s these finer details that are really going to make the difference and put your mind at ease.
iCan – Extensive Inventory Storage Options
By following these trade show storage tips, you can ensure that your inventory, display and promotional materials are stored safely and efficiently. This will help you save time and money, and ensure that your materials are kept in the very best condition. Now you’re ready to make the sale! Get your inventory in place and ready to go with iCan storage containers today!