# 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](https://3615148728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LkRqYp6lJhwxjYdzYG8%2Fuploads%2Fl1U60D3llnv0xbYG214O%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-04-20%20at%203.51.15%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=e60ac64a-80eb-453b-abad-25c228447424) 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, ![Location detail view ](https://3615148728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LkRqYp6lJhwxjYdzYG8%2Fuploads%2FRrcIBJHaqlq9u8Mc7IwR%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-04-20%20at%203.51.36%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=264acbfc-60b8-40a8-abef-778ea8fe4924) 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. {% embed url="" %}