Lagerplans

Lagerplans are systematically designed layouts for organizing storage spaces in warehouses and distribution facilities. They define where goods, shelving, pallets, and handling equipment are located, as well as the routes used by personnel and vehicles. The primary goal is to maximize space utilization, improve picking efficiency, and ensure safe operations.

A Lagerplan typically includes the overall footprint, aisle widths, stacking heights, and the configuration of storage systems such as pallet racking, shelving, or flow racks. It also specifies zoning for receiving, bulk storage, picking, staging, and shipping, together with location labeling and inventory control points. Safety considerations—like clearance for ventilation, fire exits, and forklift movement—are integral.

Creating a Lagerplan involves data collection on product dimensions, turnover, and seasonality; space calculations; and layout modeling, often with computer-aided design tools or simulation. The plan is usually validated through scenario analysis and pilot implementation, followed by ongoing monitoring of performance metrics.

Common approaches range from fixed-location storage to random or dynamic storage, including automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) and conveyor-based flows. Lagerplans are frequently integrated with warehouse management systems (WMS) and, where applicable, with warehouse control systems (WCS) or ERP. The resulting plan should be adaptable to changes in demand, product mix, and fulfillment requirements.

In practice, a well-designed Lagerplan reduces travel time, shortens order cycle times, lowers handling costs, and improves safety, while remaining scalable for growth. See also: warehouse design, slotting optimization, WMS.