a method , system , and storage medium for facilitating a transport scheme in an automated material handling system environment are provided . the method includes detecting an occurrence of a trigger event while monitoring production operations in an automated material handling system environment , identifying a materials candidate to purge from a production line in response to the trigger event , production data captured relating to the materials candidate , and user - defined criteria for purging materials from the production line . the method also includes selecting a disposition plan for handling the materials candidate , generating a transport process job for the materials candidate for instructing the automated material handling system on executing the disposition plan , and transmitting the transport process job to the automated material handling system for execution .