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. Other embodiments of the invention include a method and storage
medium.