showPRO™: B2B Trade Show Ordering & Event Management Software
showPRO™ is B2B trade show ordering and event management software from JT Smith & Associates, which has run trade show ordering for distributors since 1991. Its branded show apps are published on Google Play by JT Smith & Associates.
Eliminate Paperwork and Data Inaccuracy in Trade Show Operations
The B2B event and trade show sector moves at a rapid pace. Organizers, distributors, and general service contractors (GSCs) can no longer afford the delays, billing disputes, and physical logistics bottlenecks associated with manual workflows. showPRO™ is an advanced, all-in-one trade show ordering and event management platform designed to unite all stakeholders in a secure, digital-first transactional environment.
Unlike generic event platforms that focus solely on badge printing or basic landing pages, showPRO™ was built specifically to solve complex B2B buying transactions on show floors. Whether it is an exhibitor ordering electrical drops and structural labor for their booth, or a retail buyer purchasing hundreds of inventory cases from wholesale food, sporting goods, or hardware distributors—showPRO™ automates the entire loop. Our guide to trade show software explains the main types and where showPRO™ fits.
Our platform integrates digital catalogs, contract pricing tiers, credit verification rules, and multi-warehouse logistics directly into your core business systems. By eliminating physical order pads and Excel transcriptions, showPRO™ reduces transaction lead times from days to seconds while maintaining 99.9% database accuracy.
Why Branded Authority Matters
Search engines and enterprise buyers prioritize event platforms with proven authority, deep technical capabilities, and robust security. showPRO™ satisfies these parameters through a long history of operational success and real-world deployment metrics.
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Schedule System DemoThe showPRO™ Integrated Software Suite
Our components link together seamlessly, providing specialized tools for event organizers, GSCs, exhibitors, and distributor sales forces.
Exhibitor Portal & Self-Service Ordering
Give your exhibitors an intuitive, eCommerce-style interface to manage their show presence. Through the secure showPRO™ Hub, exhibitors can purchase furniture, floor covering, audio-visual equipment, electricity, and structural labor. They can upload required safety documentation, register booth staff, print shipping labels, and track service statuses dynamically.
Floor Plan Management & Labor Dispatching
Empower operations teams and general service contractors. showPRO™ Events provides an interactive floor plan designer to layout booths, allocate spaces, and adjust configurations dynamically. Track utilities consumption across the hall and dispatch service work orders directly to floor crews via mobile notifications.
BYOD Mobile Lead Retrieval & ROI Tracker
Help exhibitors maximize conversion value. showPRO™ Leads allows booth personnel to scan attendee badges using their own smartphones or tablets (BYOD). Capture contact data instantly, answer qualifying surveys, attach voice notes, and export contacts to corporate CRMs in real time.
Offline B2B Order Entry
Our scanning engines cache distributor inventory datasets locally, processing hundreds of sales orders simultaneously in convention center basements without wireless connectivity.
Offline-First Mobile Order Capture
Turn distributor reps and buyers into high-speed ordering networks. showPRO™ Orders caches massive product catalogs, volume tiers, customer pricing matrices, and shipping warehouses locally on devices, guaranteeing seamless, offline-first transaction security at dealer expos and food shows. Reps and buyers work in the trade show ordering app on iOS, Android or the web.
Step-by-Step Implementation Workflow
From initial data ingestion to post-show billing reconciliation, we support your operations end-to-end.
Data Preparation & Rules
- Clean customer account numbers
- Import catalogs and volume sheets
- Configure custom contract pricing tiers
- Establish approval routing flags
Red Vest Staging & Monitoring
- Deploy local database mirror servers
- Configure offline staging networks
- Train reps and distribute barcode scanners
- Monitor bandwidth and latency live
Reconciliation & Invoicing
- Validate transactions against duplicates
- Apply post-show vendor rebates
- Push shipping lines to NetSuite/Sage/ERP
- Email invoices and order confirmations
Seamless ERP, Accounting & CRM Connectors
Order entry systems cannot exist in isolation. To unlock true operational efficiency, data must flow instantly between your trade show floor and back-office accounting layers. showPRO™ features robust pre-built API connectors to bridge these silos.
When an order is completed, showPRO™ validates the pricing against customer group contracts, checks warehouse levels, and injects the sales lines directly into your database. This eliminates manual data entry, reduces processing timelines, and mitigates shipment errors.
Supported B2B Systems
Unify Your Event Logistics & Finance Stack
Stop chasing spreadsheets and manual orders. showPRO™ integrates directly into your business database, ensuring secure transactions and automated invoicing.
Schedule an Integration ConsultationShows That Run on showPRO™
Distributors and show organizers run their buying shows on showPRO™ under their own name. JT Smith & Associates publishes each of these branded show apps on the App Store and Google Play.
showPRO™ Capability Matrix by Stakeholder
| Capabilities & Features | Event Organizers | Exhibiting Vendors | Distributor Reps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interactive Floor Plan Assignments | Full Admin Control | View booth layout | Find booth coordinates |
| Utility & Labor Ordering (Hub) | Catalog setup | Self-service checkout | - |
| Offline Mobile Barcode Scans | - | Scan lead badges | High-speed catalog orders |
| Automated ERP Sync Engine | Audit dashboard | Export sales lines | Immediate upload |
| Red Vest On-Site Support | Full logistics support | Hardware setup | Scanner training |
Security, Infrastructure, & Data Compliance
We host your event data in secure, modern frameworks. showPRO™ guarantees performance, network safety, and system scalability.
Payment & Security (PCI-DSS)
Our checkout architecture is fully PCI-DSS compliant. showPRO™ tokenizes card data at input, transferring details directly to gateways without saving numbers in database logs. We prevent card fraud while accelerating accounting reconciliations.
Local Server Redundancy
Our Red Vest support team deploys physical backup database servers directly to show floors. If the convention hall internet fails, all scanner traffic automatically routes to local systems, preventing data loss.
showPRO™ Frequently Asked Questions (PAA)
What is showPRO?
showPRO™ is B2B trade show ordering and event management software from JT Smith & Associates. Sales reps and buyers capture wholesale orders on the show floor — offline, with contract pricing and instant ERP sync — while organizers run registration, booth services, floor plans, and billing in the same system. Backed by 30 years and onsite crews who work the show with you.
How does showPRO™ pricing work?
Licensing is structured per-event or through custom annual distributor packages. Fees scale according to the volume of catalog listings, number of booth registrations, and selected database integrations. Contact our systems team for a detailed proposal.
Does showPRO™ support offline order entry at dealer expos?
Yes. Our mobile apps utilize offline-first local cache databases. R reps and buyers scan items and complete orders offline. Data synchronization occurs automatically the moment a mobile network or WiFi link is established.
How long does it take to implement showPRO™?
A standard setup takes 2 to 4 weeks. This includes cleaning database tables, loading product files, building custom tiered discount structures, linking customer groups, and staging testing integrations.
Can we use showPRO™ with legacy or custom ERP systems?
Yes. Along with pre-built API links to NetSuite, Sage, and QuickBooks, showPRO™ features customizable data export pipes. We can map transactions to XML, CSV, flat-file, or custom EDI formats to match any legacy back-office system.
What role does the Red Vest team perform onsite?
The Red Vest team deploys directly to your show floor. They handle local backup server setup, configure physical network nodes, train reps on using barcode scanners, and manage real-time sync checkpoints, guaranteeing zero operational downtime.
Deploy the Definitive B2B Event Ordering Suite
Request a live system walk-through and discover how showPRO™ can automate your trade show ordering, exhibitor services, and back-office database sync.
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