Ergonomics-aware Storage Location Configuration and Mixed-SKU Assignment in Instant Retail Front Warehouses

Published in Working paper, 2026

Status: Submitted in April 2026

Corresponding author: Dr. Peng Yang

Authors: Peng Yang, Hongjie Li, Binjia Li, Rong Wang, Huiyin Ouyang

We study storage-location configuration and mixed-SKU assignment in instant-retail front warehouses, incorporating ergonomic considerations to improve picking efficiency and worker well-being.