Russian Federation
The organization of the product allocation on the shelf space of the warehouse rack with the creation of separate categories allows for a more rational use of available resources. This allows for optimization of warehouse space by ensuring a compact and logical product arrangement, making them easy to find and retrieve. This approach also reduces the amount of time spent on processing orders and reduces the likelihood of picking errors. As a result, the overall efficiency of warehouse operations and inventory management is improved. The purpose of the study is to develop a mathematical model of product allocation on a warehouse rack with simultaneous categorization of goods and shelves vertically and horizontally. The study is important for warehouse logistics.
mathematical modelling, optimization, shelf space allocation, product categorization
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