DLA News Archive

Category: Information Operations

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July 5, 2018

DLA using ‘internet of things’ to support warfighter

In its push to stay on the cutting edge, DLA is using IoT devices to better support the warfighter, as part of the ongoing Distribution Modernization Program.

June 18, 2018

DLA CIO presents “Enterprise Enablers” IT strategy to Troop Support workforce

PHILADELPHIA — DLA's chief information officer talked to the DLA Troop Support workforce in Philadelphia June 12 about keeping the agency’s complex information systems secure while also taking advantage of the latest technology.

DLA's Records and Information Management program is performing an agencywide inventory of all documents that may have regulatory, legal or historical importance to the agency or the government.

June 14, 2018

DLA conducting enterprisewide records inventory

The Defense Logistics Agency is proactively taking steps to preserve information through its first-ever enterprisewide records inventory, which began June 11.

For users across the U.S. government and those of allied nations, as well as international organizations, this system managed by DLA is a critical tool for information about thousands of items.

May 11, 2018

WebFLIS helps customers track down critical data

WebFLIS, managed by DLA, offers information on thousands of government-purchased items, including national stock numbers, item names, manufacturer and supplier data and part numbers.

May 3, 2018

New day for DORRA as Analytics Center of Excellence

The team formerly known as DLA Operations Research and Resource Analysis has a new name and home. As a key element in the design of Information Operations’ newly established Strategic Data Services, DORRA was recently realigned under J6 and is now known as the Analytics Center of Excellence.

March 23, 2018

DLA leader shares career journey

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Kathy Cutler, director of Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations and chief information officer, shared her 36-year career journey with DLA Energy employees during a brown bag mentoring luncheon in the Kunkel Conference Room, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, March 20.

March 22, 2018

Document Services creates mural for Navy’s master-at-arms school

Thanks to the skill of DLA Information Operations employees, the personnel who run a Navy training school can now say they’re literally a part of their institution.

'Big data' means going beyond lists and figures to spot trends, potential problems and opportunities. Graphic by Paul Crank.

March 1, 2018

DLA creates new office to help data drive decisions

A new office at the Defense Logistics Agency will focus on getting more value of the data collected across the agency by analyzing the information and looking for ways the data can inform management decisions.

Additive manufacturing, also called 3D printing, gives DLA new options for keeping certain parts available.

Feb. 21, 2018

Leaders discuss strategies at additive manufacturing summit

The Defense Strategies Institute hosted military and civilian leaders from the defense department and private industry at the second Additive Manufacturing Summit in Tampa, Florida, Feb. 1-2.

Every year, for over six weeks, Document Services employees maintain a ‘round-the-clock pace to ensure critical documents reach their recipients before the year ends.

Feb. 20, 2018

End-of-year printing completed early and on budget

The Defense Logistics Agency completed the 2017 end-of-year printing for Defense Finance and Accounting Service ahead of schedule and on budget, marking the fifth year the agency has done the job. Over 4.8 million tax and account statements, 2.6 million ACA statements, and 2 million Retired and Annuitant newsletters were produced and packaged by DLA over just six and a half weeks.