What is a Location?
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Location is the place where the items are stored. You can have multiple items in one location. Typically speaking if you have a smaller operation, then you may only want to create one location. However, if you have a fully functional warehouse then you will likely have hundreds of Locations per Store. If you have connected your Store to a 3PL (either CSV or API) then you should only create 1 Location that will act as a virtual Location from where items will be fulfilled and Shipped.
**Note: You will need to set up Location Zones before you can create a Location**
When creating a location, you'll begin by defining the store, zone, and class of the location and then enter the location specifics, such as area, aisle, bay, length, width, etc. of the location.
Location Fields
Primary
Location #
This field displays the name of the location. This field is not editable, but instead is the concatenation of many other location fields (Area, Aisle, Bay, Level, Position, and Depth). Physical locations in the warehouse are labeled with this location display to identify them.
Primary
Store
Select the store for which you want to create the location.
Primary
Zone
Select the warehouse zone for the location.
Primary
Location Type
Select the location type. Available options are: Warehouse, Store, In Transit, Damage Area, Consolidation, Manufacturing, WIP, Return, QA.
Primary
Location Class
Select the class of the location.
Primary
Barcode
This field allows you to enter the barcode of the location.
Primary
Pick Sequence
Enter the pick sequence of this location. This field is used to optimize your picking routes.
Primary
Put-away Sequence
Enter the put-away sequence of this location. This field is used to optimize your put-away routes.
Primary
Area
Enter the area(s) in the location.
Primary
Aisle
Enter the aisle(s) available in the location.
Primary
Bay
Enter the location's bay.
Primary
Level
Enter the location's level.
Primary
Position
Enter the location's position.
Primary
Depth
Enter the location's depth.
Dimensions
Length
Enter the location's length.
Dimensions
Width
Enter the location's width.
Dimensions
Height
Enter the location's height.
Dimensions
X-Coordinate
Enter the x-coordinate of the location.
Dimensions
Y-Coordinate
Enter the y-coordinate of the location.
Dimensions
Z-Coordinate
Enter the z-coordinate of the location.
After filling in the details, click on "Save" to create the location. These locations can then be sent to receive and ship items.