What are different Location Types in Xoro?

A location is a place where the items are stored. If you run a large operation, there might be multiple locations where you store the items. On the contrary, if you run a smaller operation, then you may use only one location.

In XoroERP system, locations are further divided into different types. These types are useful when you want to pick and store the items in specific locations. For instance, you might want your items to be sold from a particular location or the damaged items to be stored in a particular location.

Location Types

There are 11 location types defined in Xoro:

• Warehouse: This serves as the location for storing and selling goods. A warehouse comes into play if you are running a large operation and storing your inventory in more than one place.

• Store: This is also the location for storing and selling goods. If you run a smaller operation, Store is your main location and chances are you would not have a warehouse.

• In Transit: When transferring the items from one location to another of the same store, the items are stored in the In Transit location. The inventory is kept in this location until received by the Receiving Store. This location type is used mainly to balance the inventory in the system.

• Damaged Area: Often, goods are returned as they were found damaged. Damaged Area is the location where damaged items are stored. The inventory at this location would not be available to sell.

• Consolidation: This is the location where small shipments destined for the same location are consolidated into a single shipment and shipped together.

• Manufacturing: This location type is related to Manufacturing Order. There are two kinds of Manufacturing locations- the location from where raw materials are utilized and the location where finished goods are stored.

• WIP: This location is used when a product is being manufactured. When the Manufacturing Order is in the 'Work In Progress' state, the WIP location serves as the area where raw materials are transferred, preventing them from being displayed as available for sale.

• Return: When any Item is returned for reasons like customer satisfaction, it is placed in the Return location. The inventory in this location is not available to sell.

• QA: QA stands for Quality Assurance. This is the location where regular and rigorous quality inspections are conducted on both incoming shipments and existing inventory to guarantee high-quality standards.

• Cart*: A "Cart" is a mobile storage unit used to gather and transport items within the warehouse during receiving picking, packing, or replenishment processes. It allows warehouse staff to efficiently move items from one location to another and serves as a temporary holding location for items awaiting processing or movement.

• Staging Area*: This is designated location within the warehouse where items are temporarily held before being moved to their next destination, whether for outbound shipping or putaway into storage. This area serves as a transition point for items awaiting shipping, loading, or additional processing.