QAD Location Data
The fields in this frame define the location of data. Refer to the system user documentation for full details of each field.
Following is a brief summary of the use of each field.
Description
Enter a brief description of this location, usually describing where to look for it.
Inventory Status
Enter the status typically assigned to inventory held in this location.
Permanent
Enter Yes to indicate that the location is permanent; it is retained even if the balance on hand is zero. Enter No to indicate that the location is temporary. Temporary locations are created and deleted by the system. They exist only when the on-hand balance in the location is greater than zero.
Item Location Type
If required, enter a code to indicate the type of storage location. These codes define special storage conditions.
Single Item
Enter Yes if quantities of only one item or product can be stored in this location; otherwise, enter No.
Single Lot/Reference
Enter Yes if only one lot/serial number of the same item can be stored in this location; otherwise, enter No.
Capacity
Enter the capacity of this storage location, in terms of the capacity unit of measure, in the next field.
Note: This value is for reference only. The capacity value that warehouse functions use for all calculations is the one you define in the Quantity field for a specific UM or UM and item number combination. See
Quantity.
Dimensional Unit of Measure
Enter the unit of measure in which the location capacity is expressed.
If you are using the optional Supplier Consignment Inventory module, a Transfer Ownership field also displays. For more information on Supplier Consignment Inventory, see
QAD Purchasing User Guide.