Quick Start
Apply to Manage
Click "Apply to Manage" on your vendor's page to become a Vendor Rep.
Manage Inventory
Once approved, directly add and update your company's fixture inventory.
How Vendor Inventory Works
RiderReady tracks which rental houses have which fixtures in stock. This helps lighting professionals find gear near them. Inventory data comes from two sources:
Community-Reported
Any user can report that a vendor has a fixture. Great for getting data quickly, but may be outdated.
Vendor-Verified
Managed directly by Vendor Reps. Trusted, accurate, and up-to-date inventory data.
Community Voting
Users can vote on community-reported inventory to indicate accuracy. High-confidence reports (many upvotes) are more reliable. Negative votes help flag outdated information.
Becoming a Vendor Rep
Requirements
- Work for or represent the rental house/vendor
- Have a RiderReady account
- Be able to verify your affiliation (company email, etc.)
How to Apply
- Go to the Vendors page
- Find your vendor or add it if it doesn't exist
- Click "Apply to Manage" on the vendor profile
- Complete the application with your details
- An admin will review and approve your application
Benefits
Managing Inventory
Adding Fixtures to Inventory
There are several ways to add fixtures to your vendor's inventory:
- From fixture pages: Visit any fixture and click "Add to Vendor Inventory"
- Bulk via Lists: Add fixtures to a List first, then add the entire list to inventory at once
- From vendor dashboard: Search and add fixtures directly from your vendor management page
Managing Locations
If your company has multiple locations (warehouses, branches), you can add each one. Inventory can be assigned to specific locations, helping users find gear near them.
Keeping Inventory Current
As a Vendor Rep, your updates are trusted and don't require approval. Keep your inventory up-to-date so customers can rely on the information. Remove fixtures you no longer carry and add new acquisitions promptly.
Pro Tips
- →Use Lists for bulk operations - Create a list of fixtures, then add them all to inventory at once. Great for initial setup!
- →Add all your locations - Multiple warehouses? Add each one so inventory shows up on the map accurately.
- →Keep it current - Accurate inventory builds trust. Update when you acquire or retire fixtures.
- →Engage with community reports - If users report inventory you don't have, you can correct it directly.
Questions? Ask in Discord or email support@riderready.live