There are times in every relationship when moving on becomes a real option. A relationship with an exhibit partner is no exception. Moving to a new supplier and keeping your program intact presents some unique challenges. Can you change partners and still keep dancing? Take our quiz and find out!

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1. What is my first and primary obligation to my current supplier? a. Notifying the supplier in a professional and timely manner b. Satisfy all open invoices c. Provide them an exit interview d. All of the above

2. How will my new supplier's workload affect the transition? a. The new supplier’s workload should have no bearing on my program b. Busy workload during a busy time of year will prevent a smooth transition c. They have to manage through their workload before they can ensure a successful transition d. No time is a good time, so grin and bear it.

3. What transition costs are negotiable with my new supplier? a. Shipping and receiving b. Set up and inventory c. Creation of new drawings d. All of the above

4. What information is most important to my new supplier? a. My team’s contact information and our billing schedule b. Schedule with construction and set-up drawings, property manifests, case lists and a thorough photo inventory c. Our marketing plan, promotional programs, collateral samples, giveaway suppliers d. Our branding guidelines

5. Which is the professional way to tell them? a. Email to my account executive b. Face-to-face with my account team c. Meeting with to senior management d. A letter to senior management

6. Which factor must be considered before I notify my current supplier? a. Does my show schedule provide me with a good time to move? b. Are there key events coming up soon that I would not want a new supplier to deal with? c. Have I satisfied all open invoices? d. All of the above

7. What is the best reason for an updated property manifest? a. Make sure all my properties are shipped to my new supplier b. Help in deciding what to move c. Check past invoices for accuracy d. Keep an accurate case count

8. How do I estimate all my transition costs? a. Expect to pay about 5-8% of your annual program value b. Have your new supplier put an estimate in writing c. Base it on the number of crates d. Talk to your existing vendor about move out costs

9. What does a "proper receive-in inspection" include? a. Painting of all crates b. Refurbishment of all properties c. Preparing shipping reports d. Inventory of all properties received in and the generation of a new manifest.

10. What is a "property discrepancy" report? a. A comparison of old and newly created property manifests b. A report that shows how many crates exist c. A graphic inventory d. A report showing audio/visual assets

11. What is the first thing I need to do to get my new supplier's account team up and running? a. Immerse them in our culture and brand b. Ensure that they understand all of our objectives c. Share our budgets d. Make sure they have a full understanding of our inventory

12. How do I ensure that my new supplier keeps my show service costs to a minimum? a. Make sure all show service orders are submitted before discounted rates go away b. Ask for early move-in to avoid excess overtime charges c. Solicit ideas from my new supplier on ways to minimize freight, drayage and I&D costs. d. All of the above

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