Markus Fittinghoff

Prof. Markus Fittinghoff is a Professor of Material Flow and Logistics Planning at Heilbronn University, part of the Faculty of Economics Business Engineering Logistics. His expertise spans simulation of logistics systems, warehouse management systems, and automated block storage systems. He holds a doctorate summa cum laude from TU Dortmund University (2001) in material flow and logistics, with a thesis on parking system performance analysis.

Education:

• Mechanical Engineering (specializing in material flow/logistics) at TU Dortmund University
• Doctorate (2001): "Performance Analysis of Parking Systems"

Professional Experience:

• 2001–2004: Project Engineer & Management Team Member at AVIPO GmbH (Magdeburg)
• 2004–2011: Lecturer in Technical Logistics at SRH University of Applied Sciences, Hamm (served as Vice-Rector)
• 2011–Present: Professor at Heilbronn University, focusing on intralogistics, simulation tools (Plant Simulation, AutoMod), and automated systems optimization.

Research & Engagement:

• Key areas: Throughput analysis of automated warehouses, WMS control strategies, and buffer/warehouse dimensioning
• Contributions to university committees: Information & Media Committee (2014–2019), Senate (2019–2023)
• Planned research semester: Summer 2025

Teaching: Supervises bachelor’s/master’s theses on logistics simulation, warehouse systems, and automation solutions. Offers internal simulation projects in production/logistics.