Tackling Some of the Biggest
Business and World Challenges
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 partners with industry to solve grand challenges and conduct cross-disciplinary research in areas of value chain optimization, data analytics, engineering, smart packaging, anti-counterfeiting, and water and food safety.
Current Research
Axia Value Chain Index (VCI)
Pharmaceutical Serialization
RFID Innovations
Smart Packaging
Global Logistics
Waste Valorization
Value Chain Approach
Value chains represent all the steps and links in a system from beginning to end. When every step and link performs at its best, the entire value chain performs at its best. Businesses and non-profits benefit from enhanced value chain management.
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The Axia Institute
Michigan State University
Katherine A. Franz, Executive Director
715 E. Main Street, Suite 115
Midland, Michigan 48640
Phone: 989-423-2046
E-mail: axiainstitute@msu.edu
“Research is creating
new knowledge.“
Neil Armstrong
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Unrivaled Expertise
Bridging the gap from theory to real-world application. The Axia Institute is affiliated with many leaders in value chain creation and development, including the MSU Eli Broad College of Business, whose supply chain management program consistently ranks #1. We routinely draw on all our partners’ expertise to better serve you.
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