My Gallery: Image 13 of 22

The look and feel of a major event is an important factor when things are being planned out.  Super sized structures and "Look" item are just some of the item that logistics would be a part of.  Those items would arrive into the staging warehouse for storage, then be trucked on site at the proper time for construction and or erection.

The Logistics Team is the glue that holds all of the loose ends together.  In my case I am able to guide less knowledgeable department managers on what they should be planning for when it comes to actual equipment or conditions that would require any setup labor.  Equipment could consist of simple things like pencils for the press, or trash service for food vendors, all the way up to forklifts and heavy equipment or 20,000 square feet of carpet for office areas.  The logistics manager is responsible for planning, procuring, warehousing, distribution and final liquidation of all assets required for the operation of the event.  The experience required to know what goes into an event, and know what to do with it as its coming out, calls for some very special if not experienced professionals. 

In the end the people who turn out to be on the logistics team have the most fun.  One moment you might be delivering bags of ice to the team locker rooms or the VIP boxes.  The next moment you might be down on the field of play setting up for opening or half-time ceremonies.  The range of activities that could be performed are endless.  The only down side is that the days could also turn out to be endless.