DLA News Archive

Category: Information Operations

Sept. 20, 2023

Competition on the courts leads to collaboration off

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Members of the Defense Logistics Agency in Battle Creek, Michigan participate in local competition.

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Sept. 12, 2023

Industry Collider Day sparks collaboration on supply chain challenges

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Today’s global security environment highlights the need for logistics solutions that allow the world’s mightiest military to maintain its upper edge in lethality, DLA's director said Sept. 11 at the fourth annual Industry Collider Day.

Graphic roadmap of DLA's path to setting up FLIS for database modernization

Aug. 28, 2023

Innovative partnership transforms critical DLA system

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Logistics Information Services catalogs over five million line items using the Federal Logistics Information System for Defense Department personnel, contractors and others who do business with the U.S. government.

Aug. 24, 2023

DLA to explore advanced technologies, small business innovation at R&D Industry Collider Day

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA R&D team will host Industry Collider Day Sept. 11 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex. This year’s theme is “Forging Tech-Forward Connections to Enable Proactive Global Logistics.”

July 5, 2023

Watch DLA director of Research & Development in Federal Executive Forum program

Columbus, Ohio — David Koch, DLA chief of Research & Development, participated in a panel on emerging technologies and innovation for the Federal Executive Forum program that aired June 27 via Federal News Network radio and webcast.

DLA Research and Development project managers standing at their booths during the Snack Symposium.

June 26, 2023

Research & Development team treats DLA directorates to Snack Symposium

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Sometimes smaller meals are easier to digest. That was the premise for the Defense Logistics Agency Research and Development “Snack” Symposium. The half-day event was hosted at DLA Headquarters on June 9.

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June 1, 2023

Digital-Business Transformation focuses on modernizing technology, processes through lifespan

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Gone are the days when DLA IT specialists linked logisticians to systems and then tinkered for workarounds or customizations when system and business processes clashed. Now, the agency is modernizing IT tools and reengineering business processes through D-BX.

A portrait of David Falvey on a DLA emblem background

May 15, 2023

2023 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: David Falvey

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The man who led the development and implementation of DLA's online business infrastructure is a member of the 2023 DLA Hall of Fame.

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May 1, 2023

DLA Distribution modernization driven by data and warfighter support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Adarryl Roberts, Defense Logistics Agency acting deputy chief information officer, met with DLA Distribution leadership April 6 to brainstorm ways the agency can use technology and information tools to enhance modernization efforts in support of the warfighter.

Research and Development Analyst Danielle Williams

March 30, 2023

R&D analyst honors ‘she-roes’ for Women’s History Month

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Hard work, determination, and support from family, friends and colleagues have allowed Danielle Williams to enjoy a successful career in DLA, and today she brings her experience to bear in an important Research & Development initiative.