# Locations

ION **Locations** record where work is done throughout the manufacturing environment. They can be used to record where parts are received, tools and inventory stored, and where work is done.

![Location hierarchical view](/files/m3lU6YA2rmNpg0GE3yrY)

Locations can be set up hierarchically. For example, a building can be given a location and contain locations for different rooms, each containing shelves, desks and parts.

Click on a location in the hierarchical view to see the detail view for that location including the supervisor of that location along with runs, inventory,&#x20;

![Location detail view ](/files/QrJnzcWuvW6CAXqmtVQl)

Locations can be deleted. In order to do so, the location can not be selected under the organization's purchase order setting for default ship to/bill to locations.

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