Beam for Rental

A new standard for rental fleet management

Today's rental operations demand speed, accountability, and real-time fleet visibility from warehouse to job site. With Beam you track every asset live, automate check-out and returns, and eliminate disputes on one platform that scales with your fleet.

Rental equipment being scanned with RFID during check-out
99%+fleet visibility
80%faster dispatch
The opportunity

Fleet visibility as a competitive advantage

Forward-thinking rental companies know that real-time fleet data and operational speed go hand in hand. They use automated tracking strategically to reduce losses, speed up dispatch, and resolve disputes before they escalate.

Manual processes break down the moment your fleet grows

Most rental teams still rely on spreadsheets and manual check-out logs. When a customer disputes a return or an item goes missing, there is no timestamped proof. Staff spend hours reconciling what should take seconds, and 5-15% of fleet value remains unaccounted for at any given time.

Check-out, returns, and audits should not slow you down

From verifying dispatch to processing bulk returns, accurate fleet data enables faster, smarter operations. The right infrastructure lets you check out entire orders in seconds, verify returns automatically, and audit your warehouse without shutting down.

Why Beam?

Leading rental performance and accountability

Beam powers fleet operations across rental companies of all sizes. Reduce losses, accelerate dispatch, and reach new levels of accountability with the platform trusted by rental teams and some of the fastest-growing operations.

99%+

Fleet visibility across every warehouse zone, job site, and transit point updated in real time with every scan.

80%

Faster check-out with automated RFID dispatch that logs every item, customer, and timestamp in seconds.

60%

Less shrinkage through full chain-of-custody tracking from warehouse to customer and back.

2 wks

Average pilot time from setup to live operations. Start small, scale when ready.

Applications

Rental and fleet solutions built for accountability

Four solutions that cover the full rental lifecycle. From dispatch to return, every handoff is logged, verified, and traceable.

Banquet Table 180cm BT-180-WHT-01
Copy
Created 03/01/2025 09:14
Registered in Beam
Scanned 03/01/2025 09:15
Tagged: RFID-BT-180-001
Location changed 03/01/2025 11:02
Intake → Equipment Room A
Counting 18/02/2025 08:44
Seen in last count: yes
Scanned 06/03/2025 07:55
Checked out: Studio 3
Location changed 06/03/2025 07:56
Equipment Room A → Studio 3
Status changed 06/03/2025 08:01
Status: Available → In Use

Track every asset across your fleet

Real-time view of what is in warehouse, on rent, in transit, or in repair. Search any item by name, tag, or customer and see its full journey from dispatch to return.

Explore item management
ORD-2847 Dispatching
16/24 scanned
Banquet Table 180cm 12x
Mobile Bar Unit 4x
Cocktail Table Round 8x
···

Check out and dispatch in seconds

Walk orders through an RFID portal or scan with a handheld. Every item logs automatically with customer, timestamp, and expected return. No paperwork, no errors.

Explore scanning & picking
Return RNT-0915 Verifying
Banquet Table 180cm 12/12
Match
Mobile Bar Unit 4/4
Match
Linen Tablecloth 9/10
Missing
Cocktail Table Round 9/8
Extra

Verify returns automatically

Scan entire returns in one sweep. System auto-matches items to contracts, flags missing pieces, catches wrong items, and triggers condition checks. Minutes instead of hours.

Explore item management
RNT-091524 Return phase
Live
Waiting for returns... 0/4
Banquet Table 180cm
Banquet Table 180cm RFID-BT-180-001
Pending
Mobile Bar Counter
Mobile Bar Counter RFID-MB-CNT-001
Pending
Linen Tablecloth White
Linen Tablecloth White RFID-LT-WHT-003
Pending
Cocktail High Table
Cocktail High Table RFID-CT-HT-001
Pending

Prove condition at every handoff

Photos and notes linked to specific items at check-out and return. Timestamped records settle damage disputes with data, not arguments. Repair costs go to the right customer.

Explore item management

Organization impact

Built for your entire rental operation

From warehouse to job site and back

Know what you have. Find it fast.

Your warehouse team shouldn't spend hours hunting for items or counting returns.

< 30 sec

Locate any item instantly

Handheld scanners guide staff directly to items. No more searching.

99.9% accuracy

Pick orders accurately

Scan-verified picking ensures the right items go on the right truck.

5 min vs 30+

Process returns in bulk

Scan entire returns at once. System auto-matches and flags exceptions.

↓ 85% count time

Cycle count without shutdown

Count zones continuously during operations. No annual closures.

Fast, accurate, dispute-proof

Your front-line staff need to move fast without making mistakes.

0 sec lookup

Instant availability answers

Real-time stock levels including items due back today.

< 60 sec

One-scan check-out

Customer walks through portal, everything logs automatically.

100% documented

Condition documentation

Photos and notes linked to specific items at every handoff.

€0 missed revenue

Automatic billing triggers

Late returns, missing items, damage feeds directly to invoicing.

Data that drives decisions

Stop managing by gut feel. See exactly how your fleet performs.

Per-item ROI

True utilization metrics

Know which items rent constantly and which collect dust.

↓ 60% shrinkage

Shrinkage accountability

Track exactly when and where items go missing.

Per-customer P&L

Customer profitability

True cost-to-serve including damage, late returns, service time.

↑ 25% utilization

Fleet investment planning

Demand patterns tell you what to buy, repair, or retire.

Delivery and pickup, verified

What happens at the job site shouldn't be a mystery.

100% documented

Delivery confirmation

Mobile scan proves exactly what was delivered, when, and to whom.

100% verified

On-site pickup verification

Drivers scan everything loaded. Missing items flagged immediately.

Real-time GPS

Job site transfers

Track equipment moving between customer locations.

Per-asset log

Service and swap tracking

Log repairs and replacements performed on-site.

Together with Beam, we have realized the RFID implementation on our materials, a great step towards smarter and more efficient working.

Broers Verhuur was looking for a way to make their rental process faster and more reliable, without letting go of their existing ERP system. The integration of Beam with Rentman proved to be the key.

Customer testimonial photo
Marthen
Broers Verhuur
Customer testimonial photo
  • Visibility
    99%+ transparency

    All materials always visible and traceable.

  • Speed
    10x faster handover

    Scan full sets in seconds instead of minutes.

  • Loss reduction
    <1% loss rate

    Catch missing items before they become write-offs.

Platform

Built for rental complexity

Hardware

RFID Portal

RFID Portal

Walk-through scanning at dock doors and service counters. Automatic logging, zero effort.

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Chainway C72 Handheld RFID Scanner

Chainway C72 Handheld RFID Scanner

Rugged device for warehouse and field use. Locate items, verify picks, process returns.

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Lintrak Textile RFID Tag

Lintrak Textile RFID Tag

Textile tag for linen and rental items. Survives industrial washing and repeated use.

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Solutions

Processes designed around how rental actually works.

  • Picking & Scanning

    Scan-verified dispatch with automatic contract matching.

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  • Item Management

    Bulk scan returns, auto-match to contracts, flag exceptions.

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  • Locating Items

    Mobile proof of delivery with item-level confirmation.

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  • Damage documentation

    Photo capture linked to specific items. Timestamped for disputes.

Common questions

RFID tracks check-out and return events automatically. For field location tracking, Beam integrates with GPS solutions to give you full visibility from warehouse to job site.

Each check-out and return is logged with condition notes. RFID proves who had what and when, making damage disputes straightforward to resolve.

RFID tags come in many form factors—from small adhesive labels to rugged industrial tags. We help you choose the right tag type for each asset category.

Beam connects to major rental management platforms via API. Availability, reservations, and returns sync automatically in both directions.

See what full fleet visibility looks like

30-minute demo tailored to rental operations. Bring your messiest process—we'll show you how to fix it.