... of the ith component p_max=maximum allowed weight of a container t_fr=time to fraction bulk component cartons in warehouse t_m=warehouse to assembly line kit containers trip time t_m′=warehouse to assembly line containers trip time t_p...

...Antonio C. Caputo; Pacifico M. Pelagagge Purpose The paper's aim is to assess the impact of product related features on the performances of assembly line manufacturing systems, also providing a specific Design for Manufacturing and Assembly rating index to assess the goodness of a product design...