The textbook "A Contribution to the Operational Production Planning of Metallurgical Processes" by Hauke Bartusch offers a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities in metallurgical production, particularly in the context of recycling processes. Given the limited availability of primary raw materials in Germany, the importance of effective production planning in this area is particularly emphasized. The book addresses the complex chemical and thermodynamic processes that occur in recycling processes and presents innovative approaches to optimize these processes. By applying particle swarm optimization and coupled flow diagram simulation, it demonstrates how to maximize the contribution margin. This scientific work is aimed at professionals and students who are engaged with metallurgical production and its associated economic aspects.