Mutual Aid Supply Allocator
Allocate entered supplies to prioritized requests and show partial fills and unmet needs by item.
- 1Explore the example
- 2Edit your assumptions
- 3Compare & export
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Your working data
Edit cells directly or import a CSV. Download “Input CSV” for the required column names. Up to 200 rows; scroll the table sideways for additional fields.
Detailed analysis
Exports include all results, regardless of the search filter. The HTML report includes assumptions and source data; use your browser’s Print command for PDF.
Chart shows the first 20 rows; negative values use a warm color. Click table headers to sort.
Compare up to four scenarios
Capture the current inputs, change assumptions and capture again. Scenarios are included in downloaded projects.
What this model includes
Priorities are supplied by the organizer; no eligibility or vulnerability inference. Repeated stock values for an item must agree.
Import and save safely
CSV imports use your current assumptions. Project files restore assumptions, rows and saved scenarios. No automatic saving: download a project before closing this page. Imports are limited to 10 MiB and 200 rows. Calculations run in your browser; the site’s advertising and analytics follow its privacy policy.
Using Mutual Aid Supply Allocator
Allocate entered supplies to prioritized requests and show partial fills and unmet needs by item.
- Review the preloaded example and the model limits before entering real data.
- Adjust partial allocation.
- Edit the request id rows or import a CSV using the Input CSV column template.
- Open Results & chart to inspect details, sort columns and filter rows.
- Capture alternative scenarios, then download a project, result CSV or printable report.
Example
The worked example includes R1, R2, R3. Change the first partial allocation setting and compare the result with a saved baseline.
Questions & answers
What does Mutual Aid Supply Allocator calculate?
Allocate entered supplies to prioritized requests and show partial fills and unmet needs by item.
What are the important limitations?
Priorities are supplied by the organizer; no eligibility or vulnerability inference. Repeated stock values for an item must agree.
Can I continue my work later?
Yes. Save a project JSON file and reopen it with Import CSV / project. It contains the working data, assumptions and up to four scenarios. Nothing is saved automatically.
What CSV columns do I need?
request, item, needed, stock, priority, date. Download Input CSV for a compatible example. CSV imports keep your current assumptions.
Are these example figures current industry benchmarks?
No. They are illustrative values to demonstrate the model. Replace them with figures appropriate to your situation.
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