Every value chain is experiencing
the challenges of visibility and traceability.
We have industry-specific solutions.
Mark your calendars for October 21-22, when the Axia Institute will host its annual Value Chain Summit: Traceability Across Value Chains in Midland, MI.
During this year’s Summit, we will explore supply chain visibility and traceability. We’ll start by discussing the current challenges in supply chain visibility, such as a lack of real-time data and incomplete data from partners, and how global standards provide a foundation for solutions in healthcare, food and agriculture, and manufacturing.
Our Summit will explore mandates in the U.S. and Europe, and how solutions that are compliant foster trust and transparency with consumers. All the talk of a product’s journey wouldn’t be possible without technology, so we’ll discuss emerging technologies of traceability and visibility like RFID, blockchain and the Internet of Things.
Axia will also unveil research developments achieved within the past year, including from Phase II of Axia’s Pharma End-to-End Pilot and an update on the Digital Labeling/e-Leaflet Consortium. Perhaps the best part of the Summit? Whether you’re a first-time attendee or it’s your fifth Summit, the in-person connections made in Midland help build collaborations that last well beyond the two days spent here.
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Go Green!! Hackathon Oct. 19-20
New for 2024 is the Go Green!! Hackathon on Oct. 19-20 in Midland, hosted by the Axia Institute and GS1 US. The Hackathon is a 24-hour competition with secondary education (high school) and collegiate teams diving in to solve real-world supply chain problems. Sponsorships are available, as well as opportunities to mentor talented students throughout the competition.
Experience Two of Midland's Most Visited Landmarks
Dow Diamond
Midland is home to the Great Lakes Loons, a Class A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and their home stadium, Dow Diamond. Axia’s 2024 Value Chain Summit will be held at state-of-the-art Dow Diamond.
Midland Center for the Arts
Midland Center for the Arts is a one-of-a-kind venue for all things arts, music, history and science. Monday night’s Welcome Reception will be at the Midland Center for the Arts.
Registration
Non-members and MSU employees $99.00
Member partners (up to two tickets) FREE
Summit Agenda
Day One
Monday, October 21, 2024
LOCATION: Axia Institute, 1910 W. St. Andrews, Midland
Speakers and topics are being finalized. Details will be added as sessions are finalized.
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. |
Demystifying Supply Chain Visibility and Traceability with GS1 The globalization of complex supply chains creates challenges of visibility and traceability across industries. GS1 will present how they are creating a common language of business and standards to identify, capture and share data for effective supply chain visibility. |
2:45 – 4:00 p.m. |
A New Era – GS1 Standards for Modern Visibility Systems- Facilitated Roundtable Discussion Tracing steps from the first electronic product code to digital identity, participants will, through Deep Dive questions and discussions, help design a visibility system using Automatic Identification Data Capture (AIDC) and Electronic Product Code Information (EPCIS). |
4 – 5 p.m. |
RFID Packaging Lab Tour, optional |
5:30 – 8 p.m. |
Opening ReceptionJoin us for a welcoming reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres at the adjacent Midland Center for the Arts. |
Day Two
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
LOCATION: Dow Diamond, 825 E. Main Street, Midland Speakers and topics are being finalized. Details will be added as sessions become finalized. |
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8 – 9 a.m. |
Poster Session & Breakfast |
9 a.m. – Noon |
Value Chain SummitMorning Sessions |
Noon – 1 p.m. |
Lunch / Awards and Recognition |
1 – 3 p.m. |
Value Chain SummitAfternoon Sessions |
Recommended Hotels
The H Hotel
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The H Hotel
111 W. Main St, Midland, MI 48640
(989) 839-0500
Rate: $180 with code LAXIA
Fairfield Inn & Suites
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Fairfield Inn & Suites
506 Buttles St, Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-7100