Fresh install of Magento 1.9.1.
Magento is ignoring the attribute position set in Catalogue->Attributes->Manage Attributes->Manage Labels/Options for a configurable prod
According to Magento, this issue will be fixed in CE 1.9.3.0
Magento Team | posted 8/14/15 4:02 PM The issue is scheduled for next minor (not patch) release that is expected in H1 2016.
Magento Team | posted 8/14/15 4:02 PM
The issue is scheduled for next minor (not patch) release that is expected in H1 2016.
Source: https://www.magentocommerce.com/bug-tracking/issue/index/id/413