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

[christian_k5]

[ FlexSim 19.0.2 ]

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

[jeff_nordgren · Accepted solution]

@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