Huron Consulting Group completes acquisition of Axia Consulting Inc. to strengthen supply-chain consulting and technology offerings
Dec 03, 2024•about 1 year ago
Acquiring Company
Huron
Acquired Company
AXIA Consulting
Description
Huron Consulting Group Inc., a Chicago-based consulting firm, has successfully acquired Axia Consulting Inc., a Columbus employee-owned firm specializing in supply-chain consulting and technology. This acquisition strategically enhances Huron's capabilities in optimizing supply chains, reorganizing personnel structures, and modernizing technology, allowing both organizations to benefit from complementary expertise and market expansion.
M&A Insights
Based on deal dataIntegration timeline
70% of M&A integrations take 12-24 months to complete
Tech stack consolidation
83% of merged companies consolidate technology vendors within first year
Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
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