The Axia Institute

The Axia Institute: Delivering Value Chain Solutions, formerly known as The Midland Research Institute for Value Chain Creation (MRIVCC), was established by Michigan State University in 2013 to develop cutting-edge solutions to improve all types of public and private value chains. The institute builds on MSU’s strong interdisciplinary research capabilities by linking faculty from the Broad College

of Business, the College of Engineering, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and the College of Social Science in research on topics such as resource management, analytics, security, and sustainability. MSU’s top-ranked Department of Supply Chain Management provides comprehensive leadership to the initiative. In addition to conducting research, the institute also offers graduate studies in supply chain management as well as non-degree courses and certificate programs, lectures, and seminars both online and at the Midland facility. Initial support for the Axia Institute was provided by Midland-based companies The Dow Chemical Company and Dow Corning Corporation. Dow Foundation and The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation, provided additional support. A Technical Advisory Board comprised of MSU and corporate partners helps set the research agenda of the institute.