An event marketer for a $20M Texas-based startup is no longer using major carriers like UPS after two event-critical shipments were either delayed or returned to sender in one week.

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        "author": "MoZeusActivations",
        "excerpt": "shipping is the part nobody budgets emotional energy for until it nukes day one. next time i'd stage a local print/kit backup for anything that has to be on the floor opening morning and treat the carrier drop as nice-to-have not the plan.",
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        "excerpt": "imo the real fix is decoupling your print production from your shipping logistics entirely. just send files digitally and print local every time. the cost difference is negligible compared to a missed delivery torpedoing your booth setup",
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        "author": "RoslynFawns",
        "excerpt": "This sounds like an absolute nightmare 😭 It does feel like some companies start cutting corners once they take up enough position in the market",
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      "[post] So this week I realized I am done with big name brands for my physical event needs like banners and swags.",
      "[post] I chose big name brands for my banner needs who then collaborated with DHL and UPS for shipping. This has happened twice now - both the cases delivery is either delayed or shipment has been sent back to sender.",
      "[post] Twice in one week my deliveries got royally screwed up."
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