Understanding Locations vs Billing Addresses
WorkSuite Fulfill separates delivery locations from billing addresses:Locations (Delivery Addresses)
- Where orders are physically delivered
- Can have multiple locations per customer
- Each location includes:
- Full address details
- Location code (unique identifier)
- Location name
- Optional: Store number, GLN code
- Optional: Location-specific payment terms
- Optional: Description notes
Billing Addresses
- Where invoices and statements are sent
- Managed separately from delivery locations
- Can have multiple billing addresses per customer
- Each billing address includes:
- Full address details
- Optional: “To Name” field for addressing
Accessing Locations and Billing Addresses
Viewing Locations
- Go to the customer detail page
- Click the Locations tab
- You’ll see a grid listing all delivery locations for this customer
- Location Code: Unique identifier
- Location Name: Descriptive name
- Address: Full street address
- Store Number: Optional store identifier
- GLN: Optional Global Location Number
- Terms: Location-specific payment terms (if set)
Viewing Billing Addresses
- Go to the customer detail page
- Click the Billing Addresses tab
- You’ll see a grid listing all billing addresses for this customer
- To Name: Addressee name
- Full Address: Street, city, state, ZIP
Managing Billing Addresses
Adding a Billing Address
- Go to the customer detail page
- Click the Billing Addresses tab
- Click the Add New button (green plus icon)
- Fill in the address form:
- To Name: Optional name for the billing address
- Address Line 1: Required street address
- Address Line 2: Optional additional address info
- City: Required city name
- State/Province: Required state or province
- Zipcode: Required ZIP or postal code
- Click Save
Editing a Billing Address
- In the Billing Addresses tab, click on the address you want to edit
- Update any fields as needed
- Click Save
When to Add Multiple Billing Addresses
Consider multiple billing addresses when:- Customer has separate billing departments
- Different divisions need separate invoices
- Parent company vs individual stores
- Regional offices handle their own billing
Managing Locations
Adding a Location
- Go to the customer detail page
- Click the Locations tab
- Click the Add New button (green plus icon)
- Fill in the location form:
- Location Code: Unique identifier for this location
- Location Name: Descriptive name for the location
- Address Line 1: Street address
- City: City name
- State/Province: State or province
- Zipcode: ZIP or postal code
- Address Line 2: Additional address info
- Address To Name: Recipient name at this location
- Description: Notes about this location
- Store Number: Store identifier if applicable
- GLN: Global Location Number for supply chain
- Terms: Location-specific payment terms
- Click Save
Location Code Best Practices
Use consistent location codes:- Keep them short and memorable (e.g., “MAIN”, “WEST-01”)
- Include customer identifier if helpful (e.g., “ABC-01”, “ABC-02”)
- Use sequential numbers for multiple locations
- Avoid special characters that might cause issues
Location Naming Conventions
Use clear, descriptive names:- Location-based: “Downtown Store”, “West Greenhouse”
- Function-based: “Main Retail”, “Wholesale Warehouse”
- Geographic: “Route 1 Location”, “Industrial Park”
Editing a Location
- In the Locations tab, click on the location you want to edit
- Update any fields as needed
- Click Save
Common Updates
Address Corrections- Fix street address errors
- Update ZIP codes or city names
- Correct state abbreviations
- Update store numbers
- Change location descriptions
- Modify location-specific terms
Location-Specific Payment Terms
Each location can have its own payment terms that override the customer’s default terms:- When adding or editing a location, select terms from the Terms dropdown
- If left blank, the customer’s default terms will be used
- Useful when different locations have different payment arrangements
Best Practices
Organization
Location Management- Use consistent location codes across all customers
- Keep location names descriptive and clear
- Document location-specific information in the description field
- Verify addresses before first deliveries
- Keep billing addresses current
- Use the “To Name” field to specify department or person
- Maintain separate billing addresses for different departments if needed
- Review locations and billing addresses quarterly
- Update addresses when customers notify you of changes
- Verify location codes are unique and meaningful
- Keep GLN and store numbers current for supply chain integration
Data Quality
Accuracy- Verify new addresses before saving
- Double-check ZIP codes match cities
- Confirm state abbreviations are correct
- Test location codes work in your workflows
What’s Next?
After setting up customer locations and billing addresses:- Set up contacts for people at different locations
- Review customer details to ensure all information is complete
- Import multiple customers with locations and billing addresses via CSV