Introduction to the course. Terms, objectives and tasks of production optimization and logistics. Basics of techno-economic optimization. Analytical and experimental methods of optimization. Simulation methods. Basics of development and optimization of product design. Elements of product quality. Qualitative and quantitative manufacturability. Basics of DfX / DfMA. Manufacturing processes as objects of optimization. Manufacturing time and cost. Variant and automated model of process planning optimization. Limits of the applicability of technological solutions. Multi-criteria evaluation and optimization of products and manufacturing processes. Basic activities of production logistics. Tasks, objectives and methods of production planning and control. Production plan and program, production processes and norms. Planning, calculation and optimization of flows of materials and production resources. Individual and group approaches. Basics of production scheduling, launching and monitoring. Handling, storage and supply. Modeling and simulation of manufacturing and production processes. Optimal selection and allocation of production resources. Design and reconstruction of production facilities. Basics of Entrepreneurship and Business Planning. Forms of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurial process. Selection and creation of business ideas. Building a business plan. Production, marketing, organizational and financial plan. Principles of project management. Modern production strategies (JIT, Lean..) and trends in optimization and logistics.