Offline Locations are one of the most powerful yet underutilized features in Foreman's Assets & Inventory module. They allow you to track where your Assets and Inventory physically reside when they're not connected to an active site or deployed in production—such as storage facilities, repair centers, staging areas, or anywhere equipment exists outside your live mining infrastructure.

Think of Offline Locations as the bridge between your physical facility and your digital records. Without them, equipment can become "lost" in your system—showing as offline or unassigned, with no clear indication of where it actually is or what's happening with it. With Offline Locations properly configured, you create a complete, real-time map of your entire operation, ensuring every piece of equipment has a known, trackable location at all times.

Goal: Physical storage areas are mapped, and capacity limits are established.

All offline locations created (warehouses, repair areas, etc.)

Location types are assigned appropriately

Max item limits set where applicable

Location tags added for easy filtering

Test assignment: moved one asset to an offline location successfully

Verified location appears correctly in Asset/Inventory records

Reference this article for more support with Offline Locations:

• Quick Guide: Offline Locations 

Why Offline Locations Matter

Prevent Loss and Improve Accountability. When miners are moved for repair, spare parts are stored in a warehouse, or equipment is staged for deployment, Offline Locations ensure nothing disappears from your records. Every item has a physical address, and every movement is tracked.

Support Accurate Audits and Compliance. Financial audits, insurance inspections, and regulatory compliance often require proof of asset location and condition. Offline Locations provide the documentation needed to show exactly where equipment is stored, when it was moved there, and who has access to it.

Streamline Maintenance and Repairs. When technicians need to find a specific miner for servicing or locate spare parts, Offline Locations eliminate guesswork. Instead of searching multiple rooms or asking around, they can check Foreman and know exactly where to go.

Enable Capacity Planning. By setting maximum item limits on locations, you can track available storage space, prevent overcrowding, and plan for expansion. Know at a glance which warehouses are at capacity and which have room for incoming shipments.

Maintain Visibility During Transitions. Equipment doesn't just exist in two states (online or offline)—it moves through many stages: receiving, testing, deployment, repair, storage, and disposal. Offline Locations track the entire journey, giving you visibility into equipment that's in transition between operational states.

Common Offline Location Use Cases

Offline Locations are versatile and can be customized to match your facility's physical layout and operational workflow. Here are real-world examples of how mining operations use Offline Locations:

Repair and Maintenance Areas

• "Repair Bay A" – Miners undergoing diagnostics or part replacement.
• "Hashboard Testing Station" – Components being tested before redeployment.
• "Cleaning Station" – Equipment being serviced for dust removal or thermal paste replacement.
• "Control Board Workbench" – Dedicated space for circuit-level repairs.
• "Fan Replacement Zone" – High-volume cooling component swaps.

Storage and Warehousing

• "Warehouse Building 2 – Shelf 14-B" – Spare miners awaiting deployment.
• "Parts Cabinet – Drawer 3" – Small components like fans, cables, or screws.
• "Pallet Storage Zone C" – Bulk inventory staged for upcoming installations.
• "Secure Cage 7" – High-value or sensitive equipment requiring restricted access.
• "Overflow Storage – Container 12" – Seasonal or backup equipment kept off-site.

Shipping and Receiving

• "Receiving Dock – Inspection Area" – New equipment being unboxed and verified against purchase orders.
• "Outbound Shipping – RMA Queue" – Miners packaged for warranty return to manufacturers.
• "Quarantine Zone" – Equipment held for testing or inspection before entering production.
• "Freight Staging – Bay 3" – Items prepared for transport to other facilities.
• "Customs Hold Area" – International shipments awaiting clearance.

Temporary or Mobile Locations

• "Mobile Repair Cart 1" – Technician's cart with tools and parts for on-site repairs.
• "Field Deployment Trailer" – Equipment staged at a remote site before installation.
• "Conference Room B" – Temporary storage during facility reorganization or construction.
• "Emergency Response Kit" – Portable inventory maintained for urgent repairs.
• "Vendor Demo Area" – Space for evaluating new equipment before purchase.

Decommissioning and Disposal

• "End-of-Life Storage" – Miners retired from operation, awaiting disposal decisions.
• "Salvage Area" – Equipment being disassembled for parts recovery or material recycling.
• "Pending Sale" – Assets designated for resale or transfer to another operation.
• "E-Waste Processing" – Equipment scheduled for certified electronic waste disposal.
• "Warranty Return Pallet" – Failed components waiting to be shipped back under warranty.

Client-Specific or Multi-Tenant Facilities

• "Client-ABC Reserved Shelf" – Dedicated storage for a specific customer's spare equipment.
• "Co-Location Cage 12" – Assets belonging to co-located clients in shared facilities.
• "Customer Pickup Zone" – Equipment is ready for client retrieval.
• "Segregated Storage – Contract XYZ" – Inventory is maintained separately per contractual requirements.

Testing and Quality Control

• "Burn-In Testing Rack" – New miners running initial stability tests before production deployment.
• "Performance Validation Station" – Equipment undergoing efficiency or hashrate verification.
• "Firmware Update Queue" – Devices waiting for software updates before activation.
• "Quality Control Inspection" – Incoming shipments are being verified for defects or damage.

By mapping these physical locations into Foreman, you create a digital twin of your operation—a complete, always-current representation of where every asset exists, regardless of its operational status. This eliminates the gap between "what the system thinks we have" and "what actually exists on the floor."

How Offline Locations Connect to Your Workflow

Once configured, Offline Locations integrate seamlessly into your daily operations:

• During receiving: New equipment is immediately assigned to the "Receiving Dock" for tracking from the moment it arrives.
• During repairs: Technicians move assets to "Repair Bay A" within tickets, automatically updating location and status.
• During inventory pulls: When parts are removed from "Warehouse-A-Shelf-12," quantities automatically decrease and trigger reorder alerts if needed.
• During audits: Physical counts can be organized by location, and cycle counts can target specific rooms or storage areas.
• During reporting: Exports include location data, making it easy to identify where assets are concentrated or where capacity issues exist.

With Offline Locations properly implemented, your operation gains complete spatial awareness—you always know not just what you have, but exactly where it is and how it's being used.

Navigating Offline Locations

To view and manage Offline Locations:

1. Click Operations from the left navigation menu.
2. Select Offline Locations from the sub-menu.

The Offline Locations table provides a complete view of all locations in your system. Each row includes:

• Name – A unique, descriptive label (e.g., "Repair Bay A" or "Warehouse Shelf 12").
• Location Tags – Optional labels to help filter or group locations (e.g., "Needs Repair," "Shipment 103," "Building A").
• Location Type – Classify the location as a Room, Pallet, Cart, Box, Shelf, or Other.
• Created – Timestamp showing when the location was added.
• Max Item Limit – The maximum number of assets or inventory items that can be assigned here.
• Current Item Count – The number of assets or inventory items currently associated with this location.

Adding Locations

You can add Offline Locations one at a time or in bulk, depending on how many you need to create.

Bulk Upload

Bulk uploading Offline Locations is the fastest way to add multiple sites at once, especially when onboarding a new operation or mapping out a large organization. If you already have Offline Locations in the system, you can download the existing list as a CSV, make updates or additions, and re-upload to refresh your setup. 

1. Click the arrow next to Add Offline Location and select Bulk Add Offline Locations.
2. In the modal, download the CSV template, which includes the required headers.
3. Add your data to the CSV using the following fields:
   • Location Name – Required. Unique name for each location.
   • Location Type – Required. Choose from Room, Pallet, Cart, Box, Shelf, or Other.
   • Location Tags – Optional. Use a pipe (|) to separate multiple tags (e.g., tag one|tag two).
   • Max Asset Limit – Optional. Add a numeric limit; use 0 or leave blank for unlimited.
4. Save your file as a CSV and upload it back into the modal.
5. Click Add Offline Locations to process the upload.

If any errors occur (e.g., missing required fields), you’ll receive an error message with details before the upload can complete.

Single Location Creation

Use this method for adding a few locations manually—ideal for new storage areas, repair spaces, or staging zones.

1. Click Add Offline Location.
2. Complete the following fields:
   • Name – Required. The location’s identifier (e.g., “Repair Station 3”).
   • Location Tags – Optional. Add tags for easy filtering or context (e.g., “Testing,” “Shipping Zone”).
   • Location Type – Required. Select from Room, Pallet, Cart, Box, Shelf, or Other.
   • Limit Number of Assets – Optional. Toggle on to set a capacity limit. For example, a shelf might hold 10 miners, while a warehouse can accommodate 200.
3. Click Add Offline Location to save your entry.

Once created, your new location appears in the table and can be assigned to assets or inventory items.

Note: Only users with Asset Manager and/or Inventory Manager permissions can create, edit, or delete Offline Locations. All others have read-only access.

Managing the Max Item Limit

Each Offline Location can include a Max Item Limit to prevent overcrowding or reflect real-world capacity.
For example:

• A Repair Bay might have a limit of 10 miners.
• A Warehouse Section might be set to 200 items.

To adjust limits directly in the table:

1. Hover over the Max Item Limit field.
2. Click the pencil icon to edit.
3. Update the number or set to “No Limit.”
4. Click outside the field to save your changes.

When a limit is reached, Foreman prevents new assignments to that location until capacity frees up, ensuring data and physical space stay aligned.

Filtering and Sorting the Table

The Offline Locations table provides tools to help you easily find and manage your data:

• Filters – Use filters to narrow down locations by Client, Name, Location Tags, or Location Type. For example, you can filter by client to view only locations belonging to a specific operation.
• Sorting – Click on column headers (e.g., Name, Client, Max Item Limit) to sort the table alphabetically or numerically for faster navigation.

These controls are especially helpful when managing a long list of facilities across multiple clients or regions.

Duplicating Locations

If you need to create a new location with similar details to an existing one, you can use the Duplicate option. This copies all relevant information—including Client, Name, Location Tags, Location Type, and your Limit —saving time and ensuring consistency when building out your Offline Locations structure.

To duplicate:

1. Click the Ellipses menu (⋮) beside a location.
2. Select Duplicate.
3. Review the prefilled fields, adjust as needed (e.g., change the name), and click Save.

This feature is especially useful when setting up multiple rooms or storage areas under the same facility with similar configurations.

Deleting Locations

Before deleting an Offline Location, all items assigned to it—such as assets or inventory—must first be reassigned. This ensures that data remains consistent and no tracked items are left without an assigned location.

To delete a location:

1. Click the Ellipses menu (⋮) beside the location.
2. Select Delete.
3. If items are still assigned, reassign them before finalizing deletion.
4. Confirm to permanently remove the location.

Once deleted, the location will be permanently removed from the system.

Step Complete

With your Offline Locations configured, you’ve created a transparent, auditable structure for tracking assets and inventory across all physical spaces. You can now:

• Monitor capacity and usage in real time
• Streamline equipment movement and audits
• Maintain data accuracy across distributed operations

Next, proceed to the next step, where you’ll learn how to integrate into Tickets.

Quick Guide: Offline Locations