Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a method, system, and storage medium for resolving a transport error relating to automated material handling system transactions in a manufacturing environment. The system comprises a host system executing manufacturing execution system software, material control system software, and communications software. The system also comprises a client system in communication with the host system via the communications software and a communications network. The system also comprises a cell controller in communication with the host system as well as production equipment in communication with the host system via the cell controller. The system further comprises an automated material handling system, integrated transport facilitation system software in communication with the host system via the communications network, and a notification generated by the integrated transport facilitation system. The notification includes details of the transport error.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for optimizing throughput of lots in a production facility is provided. The method includes assigning lot subtypes to lots in the production facility. One of the lot subtypes is a designator for distinguishing lots selected for expedited handling. When the lots enter a production queue, the method includes identifying a lot having the designator, the lot awaiting at least one process. In response to identifying the lot having the designator, the method includes sending an inhibit signal to a machine for preventing dispatch of a lot in the production queue that is next in line for the machine and which does not have the designator. In response to receiving a signal that the machine is available, the method includes sending a signal to the machine for binding the machine to the lot having the designator.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a method, system, and storage medium for resolving a transport error relating to automated material handling system transactions in a manufacturing environment. The system comprises a host system executing manufacturing execution system software, material control system software, and communications software. The system also comprises a client system in communication with the host system via the communications software and a communications network. The system also comprises a cell controller in communication with the host system as well as production equipment in communication with the host system via the cell controller. The system further comprises an automated material handling system, integrated transport facilitation system software in communication with the host system via the communications network, and a notification generated by the integrated transport facilitation system. The notification includes details of the transport error.