Rental Inventory Planner
Compare bookings against your available rental stock. See when demand peaks, which pickup overlaps a return and how many extra units you need.
Inventory forecast
First peak · 2027-05-08 11:00 to 14:00
Extra units are needed during these periods.
| From | Until | Units out | Units short |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-05-08 11:00 | 2027-05-08 14:00 | 7 | 2 |
Count the units out at the same time
Plan one type of interchangeable equipment at a time. Enter the stock available for hire, then paste each reservation’s pickup time, return time and quantity in the same local time zone. Peak demand is the largest number of units out together. Subtract your stock from that peak to find the shortfall. When a shortfall appears, read the start and end of that interval. A one-hour overlap can often be resolved by moving one pickup even when both customers rent for a full day.
Manage equipment rentals on Shopify →Rental Inventory Planner FAQ
How does the planner handle a pickup at the previous return time?
A unit becomes available at the end time you enter. If a kayak needs 30 minutes for inspection after a noon return, enter 12:30 as the end of that reservation.
Can I plan bikes and helmets together?
Run a separate check for each stock pool. A reservation for three bikes and three helmets uses three units in each pool. Deduct damaged or unavailable items from the stock figure for that run.
What three values do I need for each reservation?
Enter pickup, return and quantity in that order. Include a date and time for both endpoints so a rental extending overnight occupies stock on the correct days.
Should I include every item I own in available stock?
Use the quantity you can actually rent for the period. Remove units awaiting repairs, held at another branch or reserved for staff.
Can a busy day still have enough inventory?
Yes. Ten morning rentals and ten afternoon rentals can use the same ten units when returns, checks and new pickups leave enough turnaround time. The peak depends on concurrent rentals.
What does the forecast CSV contain?
It lists occupied intervals with the units out and the number short during each interval. Share it with the person allocating equipment at pickup.
Built for Shopify
