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If your items need extra time for shipping, setup, breakdown, or cleaning, you can add Project Buffers to extend how long inventory is marked as “in use.” This helps prevent conflicts and ensures accurate in-stock quantities.
When to Use Project Buffers
Use buffers when:
Shipping items long distances
Allowing time for setup or prep before an event
Accounting for cleaning or returns after an event
Weather or venue logistics require extra turnaround time
How to Add Travel or Cleaning Time to a Project
Open the project you want to update.
Click the gear icon (Settings) in the top-right corner.
Select “Project Buffers.”
Click “Edit.”
Enter a Pre-Event Buffer and/or Post-Event Buffer (in hours).
Click “Save.”
Understanding Pre-Event vs. Post-Event Buffers
Pre-Event Buffer:
Used for shipping to the venue or prep time before the event.Post-Event Buffer:
Used for return shipping, breakdown, or cleaning after the event.
These buffers extend the earliest start or latest end time of the project.
What Happens After You Add Buffers
Inventory usage is extended automatically.
New conflicts may appear if items overlap with other projects.
Conflicts will reflect both Project Buffers and any Category-Level Buffers.
For example, let's say I've created a project for March 15th - 17th.
Now, let's say we need to include a 12-hour shipping time to this project.
Next, I've added in a 12-hour pre- and post-event buffer...
Now my conflicts and usage will extend!
Here's how your conflicts will appear when using both Project and Category Level Buffers.
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Add a Buffer Window to All Projects
Note: Only Account Owners and Admins can manage global buffers.
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