This document discusses different types of production processes. It defines production as using resources like labor, equipment, and land to provide goods and services. The main types of production processes discussed are intermittent and continuous production. Intermittent production uses irregular schedules to produce different products on one line, including project, jobbing, and batch production. Continuous production keeps materials continuously moving, including process and mass production. Specific examples and advantages/disadvantages of each process type are provided. Production planning is summarized as critical for minimizing waste and optimizing resources to satisfy customers.