How do I make a processor pull based on the capacity at the next step?

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Christian asked Apr 15, '19 Jeff Nordgren answered Jun 21, '19

How do I make a processor pull based on the capacity at the next step?

How do I create a pull strategy that has a processor pull from a queue based on the available capacity at the next step?

Similar to a kanban, I'd like my "Forming" processor to pick from either inventory 1 or inventory 2 depending on which "Pressing" processor has capacity.
So if "Pressing1" is full, "Forming" should pull from "Inventory2" because "Pressing2" has available capacity.

Thanks

test.fsm

data.xlsx

Software Version:

FlexSim 19.0.2

pull strategy kanban

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Answer 1 · 2019-04-15T21:12:19Z

Jeff Nordgren answered Apr 15, '19

@CK,

Attached is your model with the changes that I've made. Take a look at the model and see if this is what you were looking for. If not, please explain in more detail what you want the model to do. If you have any questions or problems, please let us know.

Thanks.

ck-test1-jn1.fsm

ck-test1-jn1.fsm (20.1 KiB)

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