The document discusses four main methods of production: just-in-time production, job production, batch production, and flow production. It provides details on the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Just-in-time production involves producing only what is needed when it is needed with no stock held. Job production involves a single worker or group handling a complete task. Batch production involves groups of items moving through production stages together. Flow production involves continuous production with the product flowing from one process to the next.

1. Methods of Production By Greg Osprey and Daniel Gormley