Lagerwege

Lagerwege is a German term that literally means "store routes" or "camp paths." In contemporary usage it refers to the network of routes used to move goods between storage facilities and along distribution paths. In warehouse management, Lagerwege describe intra-warehouse traffic—forklift lanes, aisles, and cross-docking corridors—as well as inter-facility transportation, including truck routes and rail connections. The concept emphasizes minimizing travel distance, handling, and lead times while maintaining safety and inventory control.

In historical or regional literature, the term may appear in reference to the transport networks that served large camps or industrial sites. However, this usage is not standardized and scholars often prefer more precise terms, with attention to archival sources.

Etymology: from Lager (storage, camp) and Wege (ways).

Applications and methods: network design and optimization, route planning, and simulation-based analysis. Standard tools include graph models, shortest-path algorithms, and linear programming to improve throughput and reduce costs.

See also: logistics, supply chain management, warehouse management, transportation planning.