Adding a location

  1. Select Configuration > Inventory > Locations. The Locations screen is displayed.
  2. Click Add. The Add window is displayed.
  3. Specify this information:
    Plant
    The manufacturing plant associated with the location.
    Location Type
    The type of location.
    Location
    The name of the location.
    Short Name
    The short name of the location.
    Location Code
    The code of the location.
    Description
    The description of the location.
    Silo Type
    The silo type for the location. Possible values:
    • None: The location is not a silo.
    • Silo: The location stores inventory packs based on the loading sequence.

    See, Silos.

    ERP Location
    The corresponding location name used in the ERP system.
    Max Quantity
    The maximum quantity of inventory allowed at the location.
    Maximum No Packs
    The maximum number of inventory packs that can be stored at the location.
    Location Height
    The height of the location, which determines the maximum height of inventory packs stored at the location.
    Location Width
    The width of the location, which determines the maximum width of the inventory packs stored at the location.
    Location Depth
    The depth of the location, which determines the maximum depth of the inventory pack stored at the location.
    Maximum Weight
    The maximum weight that the location can hold or allow.
    Storage Strategy
    The strategy required to support the storage of inventory in the location. Possible values:
    • None: A strategy is not required.
    • Stacked: One dimensional stacking vertically, one on top of the other.
    • Side-By-Side: Two-dimensional stacking horizontally, in a single row.
    Material Type
    The material type associated with the asset.
    Material
    The material associated with the asset.
  4. Click OK.