Systems and methods for product description transformation use information about a specific Target Workflow that will be used to execute a job (Process Network), such as print job in a print shop. A knowledge/rule based system can mine facts from the Target Workflow and evaluate those facts using a knowledge base that will infer constraints and other information to be used during the actual transformation step. Differences between what is specified in a Product Description, such as a JDF Intent, and a Target Workflow can be reconciled to produce a workflow to manufacture a product. This information about the Target Workflow along with the information it uses from the JDF Intent (Product Description) is used to produce a Process Network (Workflow Plan/job) consistent with the JDF Intent and Target Workflow.