# Manage Locations

## Creating, Updating, and Searching Factory Locations in ION

#### Objective

This SOP outlines the steps to create and manage factory locations within the ION system, ensuring clarity and efficiency in operations.

#### Key Steps

**1. Overview of Factory Page** [0:00](https://loom.com/share/5581b5e1cf9747f18590d36c041300dc?t=0)

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* Access the factory page in ION to view locations within your factory.
* Understand that locations can have types and can be nested.

**2. Understanding Location Types and Nesting** [0:16](https://loom.com/share/5581b5e1cf9747f18590d36c041300dc?t=16)

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* Locations can include warehouses, wings, subclassifications, racks, and totes.
* Use the nested setup to traverse through factory locations or utilize the search function.

**3. Viewing Location Information** [0:56](https://loom.com/share/5581b5e1cf9747f18590d36c041300dc?t=56)

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* Click on a specific location to view its overview, including:
  * Issues
  * Inventory
  * Procedure steps
* Note if the location has sub-locations.

**4. Modifying Location Information** [1:34](https://loom.com/share/5581b5e1cf9747f18590d36c041300dc?t=94)

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* To change location information (e.g., supervisors, type), access the location settings.

**5. Quick Glance at Related Steps** [1:44](https://loom.com/share/5581b5e1cf9747f18590d36c041300dc?t=104)

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* Use the quick glance feature to see related steps for each location.

**6. Creating a Sub-location** [2:03](https://loom.com/share/5581b5e1cf9747f18590d36c041300dc?t=123)

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* Navigate to sub-locations and click 'Create'.
* Set the type of the new location (e.g., tote).

**7. Confirming New Location Creation** [2:39](https://loom.com/share/5581b5e1cf9747f18590d36c041300dc?t=159)

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* Ensure the new location is visible and linked to its parent location.

**8. Navigating Back to Parent Location** [2:56](https://loom.com/share/5581b5e1cf9747f18590d36c041300dc?t=176)

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* Return to the parent location to confirm the visibility of the newly created sub-location.

#### Cautionary Notes

* Ensure that all location types are correctly defined to avoid confusion.
* Double-check the nesting structure to maintain clarity in location hierarchy.

#### Tips for Efficiency

* Use the search function to quickly locate specific locations instead of manually navigating through the nested setup.
* Regularly update location information to reflect any changes in supervisors or types.

#### Link to Loom

<https://loom.com/share/5581b5e1cf9747f18590d36c041300dc>