How to Implement Forklift Logic for Batch Loading and Unloading in FlexSim

[sri_vikas_k]

[ FlexSim 23.0.15 ]

ForkLift Task Sequence.fsmHello everyone,

I am working on a forklift model in FlexSim, and I need help implementing the logic for batch loading and unloading. Here’s what I am trying to achieve:

1. The forklift pulls a batch of items from a list (e.g., 100 items).
2. It can load 10 items at a time onto the forklift.
3. It then travels to a designated unloading station and unloads.
4. The forklift repeats this process until all items are moved.
5. If the total items are not a perfect multiple of 10, the last trip should carry the remaining items (e.g., if there are 85 items, the forklift should take 8 trips with 10 items and 1 trip with 5 items).

Thanks in advance!

[moehlmann_fe · Accepted solution]

I'd push all items of the order to a list. Then pull them in batches of up to 10 and transport them. This would additionally allow to pull them in a specific order. For example based on the position (aisle, bay, level, slot) in the warehouse.

forklift-task-sequence_1.fsm