THE AXIA INSTITUTE:
Delivering Value Chain Solutions®
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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Tackling Some of the Biggest
Business and World Challenges
The Axia Institute is a premier value chain center of excellence dedicated to improving public and private value chains through research, education, and outreach. Established by Michigan State University in 2013, the Axia Institute partners with industry on breakthrough solutions for the healthcare, food and agriculture, and advanced manufacturing industries.
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 nonprofits benefit from enhanced value chain management.
Research Areas
The research strategy focuses on four research application areas applicable to both business and the nonprofit sector: Water Quality and Water Delivery, Food Safety and Sustainability, Global Manufacturing and Value Chain Integration.
Global Logistics
Transparency in the international supply chain is key, and the Axia Institute is exploring the importance of global logistics.
Pharmaceutical Serialization
The Axia Institute is researching the important area of pharmaceutical serialization and the importance of securing the pharmaceutical supply chain.
RFID Innovations
Radio Frequency Identification or RFID is an important element of supply chain traceability.
Smart Packaging
Smart packaging is a critical value chain competency and can improve efficiencies across the supply chain.
Value Chain Optimization
The Axia Value Chain Index (VCI) assesses an organization’s readiness to transition from a supply chain to a value chain mindset.
Waste Valorization
Research into waste valorization across the food value chain has the potential to reduce waste while improving food safety.
News and Events
Spring Value Chain Management Certificate Program
Axia’s Value Chain Management Certificate Program runs April 1 – May 27, 2025.
GO GREEN!! 2025 Hackathon
The Go Green!! Hackathon brings together (high school) and collegiate interdisciplinary teams to create solutions in support of circularity in the healthcare, manufacturing or food and agriculture industries.
Axia and MSU St. Andrews Host Holiday Open House
MSU St. Andrews unites Axia, advanced research and community-engaged K-12 STEM education.