> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://betterdatainc.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Locations

> Understanding physical and virtual locations, location types, and location activities

# Locations

**Locations** represent physical or virtual places where inventory is stored or operations occur. Location types are defined by your industry pack.

## Location Types

Location types vary by industry pack:

### Healthcare Pack

* **CENTRAL\_STORE**: Main storage facility
* **WARD**: Patient care unit
* **OR**: Operating room
* **PHARMACY**: Pharmacy location
* **RECEIVING\_DOCK**: Receiving area
* **VACCINE\_COLD\_ROOM**: Cold storage
* **QUARANTINE**: Quarantine area

### Retail Pack

* **STORE\_FRONT**: Customer-facing store
* **BACKROOM**: Storage behind store
* **MFC**: Micro-Fulfillment Center
* **DC\_INBOUND**: Distribution center inbound
* **DC\_STORAGE**: Distribution center storage
* **DC\_OUTBOUND**: Distribution center outbound
* **RETURNS\_DESK**: Returns processing
* **CMO\_NODE**: Click-and-collect node

### Manufacturing Pack

* **COMPONENT\_STORE**: Component storage
* **ASSEMBLY\_CELL**: Assembly area
* **RMA\_QUARANTINE**: Return material authorization
* **FINISHED\_GOODS**: Finished goods storage
* **QC\_LAB**: Quality control lab
* **RAW\_STORE**: Raw materials storage
* **WIP\_BUFFER**: Work-in-progress buffer
* **PRODUCTION\_LINE**: Production line

## Location Activities

Each location type supports specific activities:

| Activity       | Description                            |
| -------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| `RECEIVE`      | Receive incoming inventory             |
| `PUTAWAY`      | Put away inventory to storage          |
| `PICK`         | Pick inventory for orders              |
| `PACK`         | Pack orders for shipment               |
| `SHIP`         | Ship orders                            |
| `DISPENSE`     | Dispense to end user (Healthcare)      |
| `CONSUME`      | Consume inventory (Healthcare)         |
| `TRANSFER_IN`  | Receive transfer from another location |
| `TRANSFER_OUT` | Transfer out to another location       |
| `ADJUSTMENT`   | Make inventory adjustments             |
| `DAMAGE`       | Record damaged inventory               |
| `EXPIRE`       | Record expired inventory               |

## Location Hierarchy

Locations can be organized hierarchically:

* **Parent-Child Relationships**: Locations can have sub-locations
* **Location Groups**: Group locations for reporting and operations
* **Multi-Location Operations**: Operations can span multiple locations

## Location Configuration

Configure location settings:

* **Address**: Physical address and contact information
* **Operating Hours**: Hours of operation
* **Capabilities**: Supported activities and constraints
* **Temperature Class**: For cold chain operations (Food & Beverage, Healthcare)

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## Related Pages

* [Commerce Chain Optimization](/concepts/commerce-chain-optimization)
* [Industry Packs](/concepts/industry-packs)
* [Channels](/concepts/channels)
* [Admin - Locations](/admin/locations)

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## Permissions & Roles

<Tip>
  Location management requires tenant admin permissions. Standard users can view location inventory but cannot create or modify locations.
</Tip>