Linen Forecaster

The Linen Forecaster uses a 6-step deterministic process to scan your upcoming week and dynamically calculate the raw total of linens you need, protecting your bottom line from over-ordering:

• Step 1 (Sourcing Jobs): Scans the schedule for all "scheduled" or "assigned" cleans between the selected dates.
• Step 2 (Bed Config Extraction): For each appointment in that timeframe, it links back to the Property's master profile to extract the exact bed counts (Number of Kings, Queens, Twins).
• Step 3 (Bath Math Rules): Translates bathroom counts into towel arrays. Logic: (Full Baths × 4 Bath/4 Washcloth/2 Hand/1 Mat) + (Half Baths × 2 Hand/2 Washcloth). Kitchen towels default to 2 per house.
• Step 4 (Triple Sheeting Layer): If the property has the "Triple Sheeting" flag flipped on, the algorithm automatically adds an extra flat sheet of the respective size to every single bed in the unit.
• Step 5 (Blanket Checks): Reads the appointment details to see if "Blanket Change Required" was manually checked for any units, or if a global schedule trigger was hit.
• Step 6 (The Safety Buffer): Takes the entire raw aggregate count and multiplies it by a 25% safety margin, rounding up. This prevents shortages caused by unpredictable stains, rips, or supplier miscounts.