# What is a Location? 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\*\* ### Creating 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. {% hint style="info" %} *To create the location, go to Menu > Admin > Warehouse > Location* {% endhint %}

**Location Fields**

Section	Field	Description
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.

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