A method for controlling a manufacturing process includes processing a plurality
of workpieces in a tool; monitoring a rework rate associated with the workpieces
processed in the tool; and initiating an automatic corrective action in response
to the rework rate being greater than a predetermined threshold. A manufacturing
system includes a tool adapted to process a plurality of workpieces and a rework
controller adapted to monitor a rework rate associated with the workpieces processed
in the tool and initiate an automatic corrective action in response to the rework
rate being greater than a predetermined threshold.