Need help with Operator sequence

[jlandrum4QA5V]

Ok so I'm very new to FlexSim and I want to test the viability of a weld line restructure. I need the Operator to follow a standard work sequence. (Sub cart- Sub jig- Main cart -Front jig- QC- Queue1) Currently the operator goes to first available workstation. Any help or insight would be appreciated. 

[moehlmann_fe · Accepted solution]

I would push the various tasks to a Task Sequence list (partitioned by object) and pull/dispatch them in the wanted order in a Process Flow.

    

[jlandrum4QA5V]

Thanks that works but is there a way to make the Operator to continue the process instead of waiting at Queue1? In a real-world scenario, the operator would continue to load parts.

[moehlmann_fe]

Saying that the operator should follow a sequence implies to me that he should wait for the next task in the sequence and not repeat a different one. That would mean the operator should prioritize certain tasks. Which you can achieve in your original model by giving the task different priorities (higher for later tasks).

[jlandrum4QA5V]

Could I add a decision to the process flow that sends the Operator back to the sub cart if the QC Queue is empty? 

[moehlmann_fe · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can add a maximum wait time to the Pull from List activity and send the token to a different connection when it elapses.

[jlandrum4QA5V]

That works great! Thank you so much for the insights!