Originally posted by Jitatha:

Of course you can use sorting algorithms for putting stuff away if that is your thing and yes maybe its more efficient however there is another method.

Dump everything in one giant pile of junk.
Put in each inventory slot what you want to pick up, 1 item of the type.
Run through the pile, you then pick up a stack of what you want.
Just make sure chests are organised well.

I bet that would work, too. You just need a room for your giant pile of junk.