About Axia Institute
Developing Sustainable Solutions
to Improve Public and Private Value Chains
The Axia Institute® is a premier research and education center dedicated to developing effective and sustainable solutions to improve public and private value chains. Established by Michigan State University in 2013, the Axia Institute is part of MSU’s Office of Research and Innovation and partners with industry to solve grand challenges and conduct cross-disciplinary research in areas of value chain optimization, data analytics, RFID technology, smart packaging, anti-counterfeiting, and water and food safety. The Institute was founded by leaders in value chain creation and development at MSU, including the Eli Broad College of Business, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the College of Engineering, the College of Social Science, and the School of Packaging. Founding donors include The Dow Chemical Company, Dow Corning Corporation, The Herbert H. & Grace A. Dow Foundation, the Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation, The Dow Chemical Company Foundation, and the Charles J. Strosacker Foundation.
The Axia Institute’s Collaborative Approach
Offering a Unique, Collaborative Environment
The Axia Institute provides a neutral environment to foster collaboration and encourage an integrated-systems approach to value chain chain optimization. We help firms address some of the industry’s greatest challenges by:
– Improving operational and cross-value chain efficiencies.
– Strengthening supply chain oversight to ensure compliance with industry standards.
– Facilitating faculty research and industry collaboration.
Partnerships:
Collaborating for Success
Bridging the gap from theory to real-world application.
Education:
Developing Your Skills
Graduate studies, certificate programs and seminars in value chain creation and optimization.
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