... for the respective models, and the pair matrix tables with the profit and lead time were drawn and shown. Findings Finds that the pair matrix table by the lot size and the number of stations are applicable in the strategic selection for comparative assembly systems, and FCS, consisting of multiple self...

...Brian Rooks Digital prototyping is becoming a major tool in the fight to shorten product lead times. A further development is digital mock‐up that allows designers to investigate the “assemblability” of a product and the constraints imposed by manufacturing processes. The leading software system...