Is this a multiple backpack stuffing problem? A related industrial problem, "kitting". What is the optimal use of components? Goal: make "in spec" devices using as many of the components as possible to reduce waste. Label & measure the components. Use kitting computer program to select those for particular devices. Desire a solution close to the global minimum. Better solutions come from larger populations. Of course you find that a particularly bad part must combine with some "really good" ones.
And finally, consider resistors. Gold band resistors measure within 5% tolerance. Silver bands indicate within 10%. Of course the distribution of silver band resistors is two sided having none in the 0--5% range as these have been painted with gold. >(thread) http://old.nabble.com/Weight-distribution-problem-tp31365679s24193p31369301.html > Sent from the J Programming mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For information about J forums see http://www.jsoftware.com/forums.htm
