... related to a shorter distance between assembly object and parts presentation, which can often be achieved through kitting. The reduction of time spent searching for parts is also considerable. Practical implications The results of the paper provide valuable input in the design of assembly...

... in terms of system performance and use the methodology to design an assembly area and to improve a machining cell at two different companies (Reynal and Cochran, 1996). However, the lifetime of such a design varies from 3 to 18 months (Rother and Shook, 1998). Afterwards, it is again subject to changes...

... to: (infinite ⊃ 4 ⊃ 3 ⊃ 2 ⊃ 1) (Yim, 2007). David W. Rosen can be contacted at: david.rosen@me.gatech.edu © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Logic programming Design for assembly Manufacturing systems Rapid prototypes Since the 1980s, various rapid prototyping methods have been...