Advancing smart logistics with object-centric process mining
Felix Klein, a Master’s student in Information Systems at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), is completing his thesis at KTH, where he explores the future of warehouse logistics. Focusing on self-organizing systems and intelligent multi-agent solutions, he investigates how object-centric process mining can enable more flexible and robust coordination in complex and disruption-prone logistics environments.
Felix Klein is a Master’s student in Information Systems at Technical University from TUM (Technical University of Munich), who is currently completing his master thesis in Business Process Engineering at KTH. Felix thesis with working-title “Object-Centric Process Mining for Interoperable Multi-Agent Task Negotiation in Self-Organizing Warehouse Logistics under Disruption” focuses on the future of self-organising warehouse logistics and intelligent multi-agent systems. More specifically the thesis evaluates a practical approach to supporting interoperable, multi-agent task negotiation in self-organising warehouse logistics in the event of disruption, using object-centric process mining (OCPM) artefacts. Rather than relying on centralised control systems, the approach enables each autonomous agent to access runtime process history. This allows for smarter task handovers, better coordination, and improved adaptability when disruptions occur.
Besides academic studies Felix has a three years' practical experience in process optimisation at an electric engine start-up and BMW Bank. Alongside his theoretical studies in Munich, Felix has also conducted theoretical work in Umeå. It was in Umeå when his passion for Sweden's collaborative research environment and culture developed. With support from TUM’s emphasis on international exchange and KTH’s leading expertise in production logistics, Stockholm became the ideal setting for advancing research in intelligent logistics systems.
"A highlight of my thesis work has been the strong interdisciplinary collaboration between Technical University of Munich and KTH Royal Institute of Technology. The integration of process mining with robotics has been described as seamless, exciting, and full of potential. The experience has demonstrated how cross-border and cross-disciplinary collaboration can open up new perspectives that might otherwise remain unexplored", says Felix.
After completing the thesis, Felix plans to return to Munich to share the findings with their academic department. Future steps may include pursuing opportunities in either academia or industry, potentially continuing work in Sweden or Germany, depending on where the next research or professional opportunity arises.
Text: Rita Nõu