Run-of-Show & On-Site Logistics

Keep every vendor, staff member, and timeline cue aligned without a single frantic group text.

46 hrs
Time saved/month
6
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About This Automation

Run-of-show and on-site logistics coordination involves collecting vendor timelines, building a master schedule, creating setup checklists, and notifying all stakeholders.

Automation generates the run-of-show document, collects and parses vendor timelines, flags scheduling conflicts, creates linked checklists, and broadcasts updates to all stakeholders in a single step.

Key features
Generate run-of-show documents automatically from event details and vendor lists
Send vendor timeline requests and parse responses into a consolidated schedule
Detect and flag scheduling conflicts and overlapping setup windows
Create on-site setup checklists linked to vendor timelines and team assignments
Broadcast the complete logistics package to clients, venues, and teams via email and messaging
Track vendor confirmations and send automated follow-ups to non-responders

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Event Planning Kickofftrigger

Event contract is signed and marked as active in the event management system. The automation is triggered with event name, date, venue, and initial vendor list.

2. Generate Run-of-Show Document

An automation generates a run-of-show document, pre-populated with event details, venue information, and a timeline template.

3. Send Vendor Timeline Request

Automated emails are sent to each confirmed vendor requesting arrival time, setup duration, equipment needs, and contact person. A response deadline is set.

4. Collect and Parse Vendor Responses

Vendor responses are received and parsed by the automation. Arrival times, setup durations, and equipment needs are extracted and logged.

5. Build Logistics Timeline and Flag Conflicts

The automation builds a timeline from vendor data, sorts by time, and flags overlaps or conflicts for human review.

6. Generate Setup Checklist

A setup checklist is auto-generated, with tasks linked to vendor timelines and assigned to team members based on role.

7. Notify Stakeholders and Email

Run-of-show, timeline, and checklist are posted and emailed to client, venue, and internal team with a single source of truth link.

8. Track Vendor Confirmations Automatically

Confirmations received via email reply are logged. Non-responders are flagged for a manual follow-up reminder.

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Estimated Time Saving
46hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:6 Companies

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