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	'''Location''' is a place on Earth that can be pointed at on a map, expressed as an address, a coordinate or a bounded area, independent of what happens there or who owns it.		'''Location''' is a place on Earth that can be pointed at on a map, expressed as an address, a coordinate or a bounded area, independent of what happens there or who owns it.

	A Location answers one question only: ''where''. It carries no assumption about activity, ownership or legal responsibility. If it can be found on a map, it is a Location. What happens at that place is modelled separately, as a [[Facility]].		A Location answers one question only: ''where''. It carries no assumption about activity, ownership or legal responsibility. If it can be found on a map, it is a Location. What happens at that place is modelled separately, as a [[Facility - TX\|Facility]].

	== Forms ==		== Forms ==

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			'''Location''' is a place on Earth that can be pointed at on a map, expressed as an address, a coordinate or a bounded area, independent of what happens there or who owns it.

			A Location answers one question only: ''where''. It carries no assumption about activity, ownership or legal responsibility. If it can be found on a map, it is a Location. What happens at that place is modelled separately, as a [[Facility]].

			== Forms ==

			A Location is expressed in one of three forms. The form follows the precision the use case needs.

			; Address
			: A postal address in the national addressing format, resolvable to a country and a region.

			; Point
			: Latitude and longitude in a stated reference system (WGS84), optionally with altitude, or an equivalent point encoding such as What3Words or a Plus Code.

			; Area
			: A bounded polygon, used where a point is not enough. Agricultural and forestry plots are the standard case: a field, an orchard block, a forest parcel. Deforestation-free sourcing evidence is the clearest driver, where plots above a size threshold have to be given as a polygon rather than a point.

			== Identification ==

			The identifier for a Location is the '''GLN''' (Global Location Number). Where several distinct places sit inside one GLN, the '''GLN extension component''' identifies the internal location.

			A GLN is also used in practice to identify a party. That overlap is precisely why a Location and a legal entity are kept as separate objects in the model. See [[#What a Location is not]].

			== Difference between location & facility ==

			{\| class="wikitable"
			! !! Location !! Facility
			\|-
			! Question
			\| Where \|\| What happens there, and who runs it
			\|-
			! Identity
			\| GLN, plus extension component for internal locations \|\| Its own identifier, referencing a Location and an operator
			\|-
			! Forms
			\| Address, point, polygon \|\| Typed activity site
			\|-
			! Carries
			\| Geography only \|\| Certificates, accreditations, permits, site profiles
			\|-
			! Cardinality
			\| One Location, many Facilities \|\| One Facility, one Location
			\|}

			The separation earns its keep the moment evidence has to be traced. A harvest happens at a plot with no facility on it. A test report is issued by a laboratory, which is a Facility, and its accreditation belongs to that laboratory and not to the address. A packaging component is produced at a production Facility whose location may be commercially confidential while its country still has to be declared.

			Collapsing the two forces a choice, per case, about which meaning the field carries. That choice is exactly what breaks when the data crosses a company boundary.

			== What a Location is not ==

			* '''Not a company.''' A legal entity is a separate object with its own identifier.
			* '''Not an activity.''' A Location with nothing happening on it is still a valid Location: a harvested plot, a mine, a landfill, a collection point.

			== Examples ==

			* The postal address of a production site.
			* The coordinates of a collection point.
			* The polygon of a coffee plot delivered as deforestation-free sourcing evidence.
			* A warehouse dock identified by a GLN extension component under the site GLN.

			== See also ==

			* [[Facility]]
			* [[Material Platform]]
			* [[Packaging System]]
			* [[IMDE]]

			[[Category:Data model]]
			[[Category:Identifiers]]

	== Definition ==		== Definition ==
	A Location is a specific place on Earth that serves as a critical element in the supply chain and business operations. In the context of the IMDE (Interoperable Multi-Dimensional Exchange) framework, a location typically refers to a supply location, which plays a vital role in various stages of the production and distribution process.		A Location is a specific place on Earth that serves as a critical element in the supply chain and business operations. In the context of the IMDE (Interoperable Multi-Dimensional Exchange) framework, a location typically refers to a supply location, which plays a vital role in various stages of the production and distribution process.

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	**Geographical Coordinates: The exact latitude and longitude that pinpoint the location on Earth.		**Geographical Coordinates: The exact latitude and longitude that pinpoint the location on Earth.
	*'''Address''': A human-readable description of the location, including street address, city, state/province, and country.		*'''Address''': A human-readable description of the location, including street address, city, state/province, and country.

	~~== Location Functions ==~~
	~~Each location within the IMDE framework may serve one or more of the following functions:~~
	*Farming: Locations designated for agricultural activities, where raw materials such as crops or livestock are produced.
	*Mining: Sites where natural resources such as minerals, metals, or fossil fuels are extracted from the Earth.
	*Extraction: Locations where crude oil is extracted from underground reservoirs or from beneath the ocean floor, where natural gas is extracted from the Earth, often found in conjunction with oil extraction and locations focused on extracting sedimentary materials, such as sand, gravel, or clay, often used in construction or other industrial applications.
	*Production: Facilities where raw materials are transformed into finished goods through manufacturing processes.
	*Warehousing: Locations used for the storage of goods, often serving as hubs for inventory management and distribution.
	*Distribution: Centers responsible for the logistics and transportation of goods from production sites or warehouses to other locations, such as retail outlets or end customers.
	*Sales: Places where products or services are sold directly to consumers or other businesses. This can include retail stores, dealerships, or e-commerce distribution points.
	*Marketing: Locations that focus on the promotion and advertisement of products or services, including corporate offices, agencies, or regional marketing centers.
	*Research & Development (R&D): Sites dedicated to innovation, product development, and the testing of new ideas or products. These locations are crucial for sustaining competitive advantage and driving future growth.
	*Customer Service: Locations dedicated to providing support and assistance to customers, including handling inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

	== Usage Context ==		== Usage Context ==
	In the IMDE framework, locations are integral to the interoperability of data across different layers. Accurate and consistent location data, including standardized identification methods such as What3Words or GLNs, enables seamless integration and exchange of information related to supply chain management, resource allocation, and strategic planning. Locations can be linked to various entities, such as suppliers, customers, or internal departments, to provide a holistic view of the business operations across multiple geographies.		In the IMDE framework, locations are integral to the interoperability of data across different layers. Accurate and consistent location data, including standardized identification methods such as What3Words or GLNs, enables seamless integration and exchange of information related to supply chain management, resource allocation, and strategic planning. Locations can be linked to various entities, such as facilities, suppliers, customers, or internal departments, to provide a holistic view of the business operations across multiple geographies.

	==Related==		==Related==

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	**What3Words: A geocoding system that divides the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each identified by a unique combination of three words. This method allows for easy communication and pinpointing of exact locations.		**What3Words: A geocoding system that divides the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each identified by a unique combination of three words. This method allows for easy communication and pinpointing of exact locations.
	**Global Location Number (GLN): A globally recognized identifier used in supply chain management to uniquely identify locations. A GLN can represent any physical location involved in business transactions, such as production sites, warehouses, or retail outlets.		**Global Location Number (GLN): A globally recognized identifier used in supply chain management to uniquely identify locations. A GLN can represent any physical location involved in business transactions, such as production sites, warehouses, or retail outlets.
	*~~'''~~Geographical Coordinates~~'''~~: The exact latitude and longitude that pinpoint the location on Earth.		**Geographical Coordinates: The exact latitude and longitude that pinpoint the location on Earth.
	*'''Address''': A human-readable description of the location, including street address, city, state/province, and country.		*'''Address''': A human-readable description of the location, including street address, city, state/province, and country.

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	*Farming: Locations designated for agricultural activities, where raw materials such as crops or livestock are produced.		*Farming: Locations designated for agricultural activities, where raw materials such as crops or livestock are produced.
	*Mining: Sites where natural resources such as minerals, metals, or fossil fuels are extracted from the Earth.		*Mining: Sites where natural resources such as minerals, metals, or fossil fuels are extracted from the Earth.
			*Extraction: Locations where crude oil is extracted from underground reservoirs or from beneath the ocean floor, where natural gas is extracted from the Earth, often found in conjunction with oil extraction and locations focused on extracting sedimentary materials, such as sand, gravel, or clay, often used in construction or other industrial applications.
	*Production: Facilities where raw materials are transformed into finished goods through manufacturing processes.		*Production: Facilities where raw materials are transformed into finished goods through manufacturing processes.
	*Warehousing: Locations used for the storage of goods, often serving as hubs for inventory management and distribution.		*Warehousing: Locations used for the storage of goods, often serving as hubs for inventory management and distribution.

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	*Marketing: Locations that focus on the promotion and advertisement of products or services, including corporate offices, agencies, or regional marketing centers.		*Marketing: Locations that focus on the promotion and advertisement of products or services, including corporate offices, agencies, or regional marketing centers.
	*Research & Development (R&D): Sites dedicated to innovation, product development, and the testing of new ideas or products. These locations are crucial for sustaining competitive advantage and driving future growth.		*Research & Development (R&D): Sites dedicated to innovation, product development, and the testing of new ideas or products. These locations are crucial for sustaining competitive advantage and driving future growth.
			*Customer Service: Locations dedicated to providing support and assistance to customers, including handling inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

	== Usage Context ==		== Usage Context ==

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	**What3Words: A geocoding system that divides the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each identified by a unique combination of three words. This method allows for easy communication and pinpointing of exact locations.		**What3Words: A geocoding system that divides the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each identified by a unique combination of three words. This method allows for easy communication and pinpointing of exact locations.
	**Global Location Number (GLN): A globally recognized identifier used in supply chain management to uniquely identify locations. A GLN can represent any physical location involved in business transactions, such as production sites, warehouses, or retail outlets.		**Global Location Number (GLN): A globally recognized identifier used in supply chain management to uniquely identify locations. A GLN can represent any physical location involved in business transactions, such as production sites, warehouses, or retail outlets.
	*Geographical Coordinates: The exact latitude and longitude that pinpoint the location on Earth.		*'''Geographical Coordinates''': The exact latitude and longitude that pinpoint the location on Earth.
	*Address: A human-readable description of the location, including street address, city, state/province, and country.		*'''Address''': A human-readable description of the location, including street address, city, state/province, and country.

	== Location Functions ==		== Location Functions ==

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	== Key Attributes ==		== Key Attributes ==
	*'''Location ~~Identification~~''': Unique identifiers that provide precise and standardized location information, facilitating interoperability and data exchange. Common methods include:		*'''Location IDs''': Unique identifiers that provide precise and standardized location information, facilitating interoperability and data exchange. Common methods include:
	**What3Words: A geocoding system that divides the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each identified by a unique combination of three words. This method allows for easy communication and pinpointing of exact locations.		**What3Words: A geocoding system that divides the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each identified by a unique combination of three words. This method allows for easy communication and pinpointing of exact locations.
	**Global Location Number (GLN): A globally recognized identifier used in supply chain management to uniquely identify locations. A GLN can represent any physical location involved in business transactions, such as production sites, warehouses, or retail outlets.		**Global Location Number (GLN): A globally recognized identifier used in supply chain management to uniquely identify locations. A GLN can represent any physical location involved in business transactions, such as production sites, warehouses, or retail outlets.

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== Definition ==
A Location is a specific place on Earth that serves as a critical element in the supply chain and business operations. In the context of the IMDE (Interoperable Multi-Dimensional Exchange) framework, a location typically refers to a supply location, which plays a vital role in various stages of the production and distribution process.

== Core Concept ==
Locations are not just geographical points; they are strategic assets that support various functions within an organization. Each location is defined by its physical presence, identification, and associated functions, which can include but are not limited to farming, mining, production, warehousing, distribution, sales, marketing, and research & development.

== Key Attributes ==
*'''Location Identification''': Unique identifiers that provide precise and standardized location information, facilitating interoperability and data exchange. Common methods include:
**What3Words: A geocoding system that divides the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each identified by a unique combination of three words. This method allows for easy communication and pinpointing of exact locations.
**Global Location Number (GLN): A globally recognized identifier used in supply chain management to uniquely identify locations. A GLN can represent any physical location involved in business transactions, such as production sites, warehouses, or retail outlets.
*Geographical Coordinates: The exact latitude and longitude that pinpoint the location on Earth.
*Address: A human-readable description of the location, including street address, city, state/province, and country.

== Location Functions ==
Each location within the IMDE framework may serve one or more of the following functions:
*Farming: Locations designated for agricultural activities, where raw materials such as crops or livestock are produced.
*Mining: Sites where natural resources such as minerals, metals, or fossil fuels are extracted from the Earth.
*Production: Facilities where raw materials are transformed into finished goods through manufacturing processes.
*Warehousing: Locations used for the storage of goods, often serving as hubs for inventory management and distribution.
*Distribution: Centers responsible for the logistics and transportation of goods from production sites or warehouses to other locations, such as retail outlets or end customers.
*Sales: Places where products or services are sold directly to consumers or other businesses. This can include retail stores, dealerships, or e-commerce distribution points.
*Marketing: Locations that focus on the promotion and advertisement of products or services, including corporate offices, agencies, or regional marketing centers.
*Research & Development (R&D): Sites dedicated to innovation, product development, and the testing of new ideas or products. These locations are crucial for sustaining competitive advantage and driving future growth.

== Usage Context ==
In the IMDE framework, locations are integral to the interoperability of data across different layers. Accurate and consistent location data, including standardized identification methods such as What3Words or GLNs, enables seamless integration and exchange of information related to supply chain management, resource allocation, and strategic planning. Locations can be linked to various entities, such as suppliers, customers, or internal departments, to provide a holistic view of the business operations across multiple geographies.

==Related==
* [[Geolocation_-_IM|GEO Location]]
* [[LCAterms_-_TX|LCAterms]]
* [[ID_-_Identifier_Types|Identifier Types]]

[[Category: Taxonomy]]