Location Number/ID

What is a Location ID?

A Location ID is a unique identifier assigned to a location within the Wholechain system. It serves as the internal reference for any physical place, such as warehouses, distribution centers, retail stores, or processing plants. This ID ensures that locations can be uniquely identified and consistently referenced across all traceability operations.

The Location ID is essential for linking events (like aggregations, transfers, or disaggregations) to specific locations in your supply chain, ensuring accurate traceability and streamlined data management.

Why is the Location ID Important?

1. Uniqueness: Each location is assigned a unique Location ID to prevent ambiguity when referencing specific locations.
2. Traceability: Location IDs link all events (e.g., shipping, receiving, storage) to a specific place in the supply chain.
3. Efficiency: The Location ID eliminates the need to repeatedly enter detailed location information, simplifying data input.
4. Simplified API Operations: When working with the API, only the Location ID is needed to reference a location.

Viewing or Editing an Existing Location ID

1. Go to the Network section in the main navigation.
2. Locate the specific company or location name you want to work with.

• Tip: Click directly on the location name for a more detailed view.

3. In the top-right corner, hover over the Actions button and select Edit Company/Locations.
4. The Edit Company and Locations View will appear.

• Scroll down to view the list of all locations within your selected company.
• The Location ID will be visible as a column in the table.

5. Editing a Location ID:

• Hover over the location you want to edit.
• A small edit pen button will appear. Click the button to edit the location’s details, including the Location ID.

6. Viewing a Location ID:

• If a Location ID already exists, it will be displayed in the table as one of the columns.

Adding a New Location

To add a new location and assign it a Location ID:

1. Go to the Network section and click on your specific company name.
2. Hover over the Actions button and select Edit Company/Locations.
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the Edit Company and Locations Table.
4. Click the Add button to create a new location.
5. Fill in the required details, including:

• Location Number/ID (the internal reference for this location).

Once saved, this Location ID becomes the unique reference for the newly added location within the Wholechain system.

Key Takeaways

• A Location ID is a unique, internal identifier for locations within the Wholechain system.
• Location IDs ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy when managing traceability events tied to physical locations.
• You can view, edit, or add Location IDs through the Network section in the UI:
• Use Actions > Edit Company/Locations to manage existing or new locations.
• Scroll through the locations table to view or edit IDs.
• Location IDs simplify API operations, traceability events, and data management by providing a single reference point for each location.

By effectively managing Location IDs, you can ensure that your traceability records remain accurate, organized, and efficient within the Wholechain platform.