--- title: Inventory Locations (Ingredients) description: "Manage Ingredient Inventory Location To add an ingredient:   To edit an ingredient:" --- [Skip to content](https://faq.elecate.com/faq/inventory-locations#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Customer portal](https://elecate.com/tickets-view?hsLang=en) ![Elecate with Star](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Elecate_pri.png?width=400&height=203&name=Elecate_pri.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Customer portal](https://elecate.com/tickets-view) - Go to elecate.com Go to elecate.com Hi, How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Home](https://faq.elecate.com/faq?hsLang=en) 2. [Data Items](https://faq.elecate.com/faq/data-items?hsLang=en) 3. [Food Management](https://faq.elecate.com/faq/data-items?hsLang=en#food-management) # Inventory Locations (Ingredients) Inventory Locations represent the physical or logical places where inventory items are stored, tracked, and managed within the system. These locations are essential for maintaining accurate inventory counts, supporting purchasing and fulfillment processes, and ensuring items are available where they are needed. By properly setting up inventory locations, users can control stock visibility, track item movement, and improve operational efficiency across events and departments. The Inventory Locations screen typically includes: - **Location Details** - Name, description, and identifying information - **Operational Settings** - Defines how the location is used in inventory tracking - **Assignments** - Links to cost centers, departments, or venues (if applicable) - **Naming Inventory Locations** - Use clear, descriptive names (e.g., “Main Warehouse,” “Bar Storage,” “Event Site”) - Avoid generic names like “Location 1” **Assigning Cost Centers** - If inventory is tracked per department → Assign cost centers - If centralized tracking → Use a default or shared cost center **When to Create a New Location** - New storage area or venue → Create a new location - Existing space already tracked → Use existing location **To add an ingredient:** 1. Go to ***Data Items*** on the left side panel. 2. Click ***Food Management***. 3. Click ***Inventory Locations***. ![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-13-2024-02-40-22-7594-PM.png?width=670&height=595&name=image-png-Aug-13-2024-02-40-22-7594-PM.png) 4. Click ***New Entry***. ![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-13-2024-02-40-53-4502-PM.png?width=670&height=337&name=image-png-Aug-13-2024-02-40-53-4502-PM.png) 5. Fill out the information. ![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-13-2024-02-41-20-7708-PM.png?width=670&height=229&name=image-png-Aug-13-2024-02-41-20-7708-PM.png) 6. Click on ***Save***. ![](https://faq.elecate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Aug-13-2024-02-41-38-7624-PM.png?width=670&height=228&name=image-png-Aug-13-2024-02-41-38-7624-PM.png)   **To edit an ingredient:** 1. Go to ***Data Items*** on the left side panel. 2. Click ***Food Management***. 3. 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