Cover -- Preface -- Contents -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- 1.1 Applications -- 1.2 Maxima and Minima -- 1.3 Convex and Concave Function -- 1.4 Classification -- Chapter 2. One Variable Optimization -- 2.1 Unrestricted Search -- 2.2 Method of Golden Section -- 2.3 Quadratic Interpolation -- 2.4 Newton Raphson Method -- Chapter 3. Unconstrained and Constrained Optimization -- 3.1 Dichotomous Search -- 3.2 Univariate Method -- 3.3 Penalty Function Method -- 3.4 Industrial Application -- Chapter 4. Geometric Programming -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Mathematical Analysis -- 4.3 Examples -- Chapter 5. Multi-Variable optimization -- 5.1 Convex/Concave Function -- 5.2 Lagrangean Method -- 5.3 The Kuhn-Tucker Conditions -- 5.4 Industrial Economics Application -- 5.5 Inventory Application -- References.