Research

Journal articles

1. Yanling Zhuang, Yun Zhou, Elkafi Hassini, Yufei Yuan, Xiangpei Hu, Rack retrieval and repositioning optimization problem in robotic mobile fulfillment systems, Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 2022. (link)
2. Yanling Zhuang, Yun Zhou, Yufei Yuan, Xiangpei Hu, Elkafi Hassini, Order picking optimization with rack-moving mobile robots and multiple workstations, European Journal of Operational Research, 2022. (link)
3. Shan Zhu, Yanling Zhuang, Xiangpei Hu, Long Shi, Two-stage Intelligent heuristic order batching algorithm in multiple-block ultra-narrow-aisle picking systems, Procedia computer science, 2021. (link)
4. Mengqi Yu, Yonggang Li, Yanling Zhuang, Xiangpei Hu, Integrated optimization model of the urgent order distribution and delivery problem of online pharmacy, Procedia computer science, 2018. (link)

Talks and presentations

1. Optimization methods for robotic mobile fulfillment systems, SFC-Mac Seminar Series (online), 2023.07.19. (invited)
2. Integrated rack retrieval and repositioning problem in robotic mobile fulfillment systems, The 2022 POMS 32st Annual Conference (online), 2022.04.21-2022.04.25. (invited)
3. Optimization of mobile robots warehouse fulfillment systems, The 2021 Smart Freight Symposium (online), 2021.11.19 & 2021.11.26.
4. Order picking optimization with rack-moving mobile robots and multiple workstations, The 2021 Canadian Operational Research Society (CORS) Conference (online), Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 2021.06.07-2021.06.10. (invited)
5. Order picking optimization with rack-moving mobile robots and multiple workstations, The 2021 POMS 31st Annual Conference (online), Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., 2021.04.30-2021.05.05. (invited)
6. Optimization of mobile robots warehouse fulfillment systems, The 2020 Smart Freight Symposium (online), Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2020.11.20 & 2020.11.27.