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title: "Zone"
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description: "Why are Zones important, and how to create Zones? Step by Step guides containing all the information that you need to know to help you understand Canary7"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Zone

## 🧭 Understanding Zone

### 🗺️ What are Zones?

In **Canary7**, *Zones* are logical groupings of warehouse locations that help organise and streamline your operations. By grouping locations based on their layout or function, zones let you apply specific rules that match how things actually work on the floor.

There are **three types of Zones** in Canary7:

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#### 1️⃣ **Locating Zones**

🔍 Used when putting stock away after receiving. These zones guide the system on *where* inventory should be stored.

> **💡 Best Practice:** For most implementations, we recommend using **a single, global Locating Zone** across the warehouse unless your operation requires strict control over putaway behaviour. This allows maximum flexibility and avoids over-complication unless there is a clear benefit. Granularity with Putaway Jobs can be achieved through Locating Rules.

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#### 2️⃣ **Allocating Zones**

📦 Used during allocation to influence where inventory is pulled from. These can separate stock by client, size, or product type.

> **💡 Best Practice:** Again, **one global Allocating Zone** is usually best unless your operation needs to restrict allocation for specific reasons. For deeper control, use **Allocating Rules**.

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#### 3️⃣ **Work Zones**

⚙️ The most operationally important. Work Zones define how work is performed — such as **picking**, **replenishment**, or **movements** — and are often referenced in system rules and workflows.

🧠 Examples:

- 🦶 *Ground-Level Pickface*: For fast-moving, small items picked into totes.
- 🏗️ *High-Bay Racking*: For slower or bulkier items, accessed via forklift.

📌 While both may be used for picking, the **method**, **speed**, and **equipment** differ — so defining them as separate Work Zones lets the system apply the correct logic and workflow.

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### ✅ Why Use Zones?

Zones help your WMS make *smart* decisions, such as:

- 📍 **Allocation Rules**: Prioritise picking from specific Work Zones using Selections.
- 🚶 **Picking Job Creation**: Separate work by zone to optimise labour and equipment.
- 🔄 **Replenishment**: Move stock from a High-Bay Work Zone to a Ground-Level Pickface.

Thoughtfully defining your zones, especially **Work Zones,** helps Canary7 mirror your real-world processes and boost overall efficiency.

## ➕ Adding a Zone

👣 To add a new Zone:

1. Navigate to **Zone** in the system.
2. Click the **Red Action Button** 🔴 and select **Add** ➕.

![Add zone](https://cdn.document360.io/4ed7d884-d42a-4c7e-a949-08033b57dc86/Images/Documentation/Add%20zone.png)

📝 **Enter the Required Fields**:

### ![enter in fields](https://cdn.document360.io/4ed7d884-d42a-4c7e-a949-08033b57dc86/Images/Documentation/enter%20in%20fields.png)

- **Name** of the Zone
- **Zone Class** (e.g., Locating, Allocating, or Work Zone)
- ✅ Check the **Active Zone** box
- 📤 Click the **Submit Button** to save your Zone

Ensure that you check the box ![active zone](https://cdn.document360.io/4ed7d884-d42a-4c7e-a949-08033b57dc86/Images/Documentation/active%20zone.png) and click on the submit button![submit button(1)](https://cdn.document360.io/4ed7d884-d42a-4c7e-a949-08033b57dc86/Images/Documentation/submit%20button(1).png)to create the zone.