There are two main types of production systems: continuous and intermittent. Continuous systems produce standardized outputs in large volumes and have dedicated machinery. They require unskilled labor and mechanized material handling. Intermittent systems produce a variety of outputs in smaller batches and require changing machine setups. They employ skilled labor and less mechanized material handling. Continuous systems include flow and mass production, while intermittent systems are batch, job order, and project based production.