A “process type” refers to the method a business uses to produce goods or conduct operations. Five common process types include:Job shop processes, typically used to produce low-volume, customer-specific and variable orders, such as jewelry.Batch processes, used to produce goods in smaller batches, usually just to meet customer demand. Repetitive processes, typically used to mass produce uniform goods, such as cars or electronics. Repetitive processes do not operate continuously — there may be downtime.Continuous processes, which are similar to repetitive processes in that they’re typically used to mass produce goods, but they generally run 24/7. A power plant or a 24-hour TV network might also rely on a continuous process, even though neither produces goods.Project processes, used to deliver one unique and specific project, such as a movie studio producing a film, a band recording an album or a construction company building a home. Project processes end upon completion.