Enter Location Groups

Explanation

Use this activity to create new inventory location groups. The purpose of a location group is to group several locations of the same location type, e.g., one group for picking locations, one for floor stock, one for pallet, and one for buffer locations. There are twelve different types of inventory locations in IFS Applications, and each location group must be linked to one of these system defined location types. At least one location group must be set up before any inventory location can be defined. This mandatory task is to be performed by a system administrator or equivalent person.

Each inventory location must be associated with a location group, and the location type determines what can be done with inventory at that particular location. For example, since parts can be handled by pallets or individually, this would affect the choice of location types, e.g., pallet arrival or arrival location.

Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this activity.

System Effects

As a result of this activity:

• A location group, which can be connected to one or more inventory locations, is created.
• The location group is defined using one of twelve different inventory location types.
• Inventory locations will automatically be connected to an inventory location type when the location is connected to an inventory group.

Window

Inventory Location Groups

Related Window Descriptions

Inventory Location Groups
Inventory Locations

Procedure

1. Open the Inventory Location Groups window and select New.
2. Using a maximum of 5 alphanumeric characters, enter an appropriate name for the location group. Note: Choose a name that will make it easier to identify the type of location group at a later time, e.g., Pick, for a picking location group.
3. Enter a description of your location group.
4. In the Location Type list, select an appropriate location type.
5. Save the changes.