Value Matters
Welcome to Value Matters , the Axia Institute's quarterly newsletter, addressing news from the Axia Institute and developments in the field of Value Chain Management.
Swaminathan Subramanian, PhD, joins Axia as Business Development Director

The Axia Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Swaminathan "Swami" Subramanian , PhD, as business development director.
Swami joins the Axia Institute from Eaton, where he served most recently as a Senior Innovation Specialist, having been with the company since 2011.

Bahar Aliakbarian, PhD, Facilitates Think Tank on Eliminating Plastic Waste
The Axia Institute’s Bahar Aliakbarian, PhD, led a group of MSU faculty in a plastic-focused think tank on June 6, 2019. Each researcher was given 10 minutes to deliver their proposed solution on the plastic waste problem. Ideas were organized around new materials, recycling and collection processes, and education designed to reverse global plastic dependency.  

Research Presented at AIPIA Americas Summit
Bahar Aliakbarian , PhD, presented at the  Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association’s  Packaging Summit Americas. The event included 22 brands and partners sharing knowledge on extended shelf life, reduced waste, and other concepts in packaging. Aliakbarian presented on smart packaging designed to combat prescription drug abuse.

Axia Welcomes Zach and Katie, Summer Interns
Our summer interns, Zach Nelson (WMU '22) and Katie Van Haaren (MSU '21), are wrapping up their summer at the Axia Institute.

Zach, our value chain intern, has been assisting in business development and other research. Katie, our marketing and communications intern, has been managing our social media platforms and developing our website.

Their hard work has been acknowledged all summer, and we appreciate the contributions they've made to our operations at the Axia Institute!


When it comes to integrated value chains,
The Axia Institute means business.
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