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Processor can't send products to racks according to matching labels

Hello, I am currently modeling a shipment arrival.

I have a problem with the processor.

My simulation should be Inbound to Processor to Racks. Currently, the operator brings the inbound products to the processor (packing area) under Rack 2, and then the model stops.


I need the operator to continue to bring the product from the processor after it is done processing to the racks according to matching labels. How do I go about doing that?


Thank you!


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Hi @jy it seems like you are trying to use the Send to Port Option "Matching Item Labels". This is not working because of there are no items in the racks to be matched with. I would try instead to use the "Port by Case" option so that you can specify exactly which Output Port you are trying to send which label.

I would also like to recommend you using an S connection between the Warehouse Clerk and the Inbound or the Warehouse Clerk and the Packing Area. (current.centerObjects[1])


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Hi, @zachary.h Thank you for your help. My model runs now. However, the model still gets stuck after a while. I couldn't figure out the reason. Would you happen to know why?


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Hi @jy. The problem occurs with the second processed box, as there is a divergence between the storage object choice criteria ("port by case") and the slot assignment criteria ("matching labels"). The second box (light green) has the label "product" = 7. In the port by case logic, it is directed to output 7, which corresponds to the FloorStorage2. However, FloorStorage2 has no slot with the label "product" = 7. As the slot assignment criteria requires matching labels, the model cannot find a position for this box and gets stuck.

Please check either the slot labels or the port by case rule.

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Hi, @Afonso Teberga Thank you for your help! My model is able to run now
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