Inventory in Origin helps you track equipment, prevent overbookings, and manage resources for trips, rentals, and add-ons. It’s designed primarily for larger, limited-quantity assets—like boats, vehicles, or tents.
Key Features
Centralized Tracking: Manage all physical assets in one place.
Automatic Reservation: Link inventory items to listings so that when a booking is made, the item is automatically reserved and cannot be double-booked.
Per-Item Calendars: Each inventory item has its own calendar to block time for maintenance, staff use, or special events.
Add-on Integration: Connect inventory to add-ons (e.g., premium gear rentals) to upsell at checkout and still manage quantities.
Seats/Capacity: Each item can have a seat or capacity value—for example, a 2-person tent should be set to Seats = 2.
How Inventory Works
Create Types: Organize categories like Kayaks, Bikes, or Tents.
Create Items: Add each physical asset (e.g., “Tent #1”) and set its capacity (e.g., Seats = 2).
Link to Listings: Assign items to trips or rentals so reservations block the correct asset.
Manage Calendars: Use per-item calendars to schedule maintenance or mark items unavailable.
Use Add-ons: For optional upgrades at checkout, link to inventory to prevent overselling.
Best Practices & Recommendations
Big Assets Only: Use inventory for limited, high-value equipment—boats, vehicles, tents—where overbooking would disrupt operations.
Small Gear (Shoes, Sleeping Bags): For bulk items like climbing shoes or sleeping bags, tracking every unit as inventory can be cumbersome. Instead:
Treat them as non-blocking add-ons, collect size or preference via a checkout question, and keep a small buffer on hand.
If you must inventory them, create one item per pair/size with Seats = 1—realize this will add many variants and extra scrolling for customers.
Maintenance Planning: Block items in advance for seasonal checks or staff training to avoid last-minute conflicts.
Stay Updated: If you rely on inventory-linked add-ons, be aware of the current display bug and plan accordingly until the fix is released.
Use Cases
Guided Trips: Ensure every participant has the right gear.
Rentals: Track real-time availability of kayaks, bikes, or tents.
Premium Upgrades: Offer limited-quantity add-ons (e.g., upgraded paddle boards) without overselling.
Operational Planning: Block assets for maintenance, seasonal changes, or staff use.
Benefits
Prevent overbookings and scheduling conflicts.
Improve operational efficiency and guest experience.
Gain visibility into equipment usage trends and availability.
Manage capacity seamlessly across trips, rentals, and add-ons.