DLA News Archive

Tag: supply chain

An Army lieutenant general speaks at a podium with military flags in the background and a screen with a PowerPoint slide.

June 16, 2025

Agency shifts logistics strategy for readiness in unpredictable conditions

RICHMOND, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is shifting its approach to supply chain readiness, the agency’s director said at the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition at the Greater Richmond Convention Center June 12.

June 9, 2025

DLA modernizes distribution network for contested warfare

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency is modernizing its distribution network to ensure the military can sustain operations in increasingly complex and contested environments.

Three people - two women and one man - sit at a table in front of a row of flags

June 29, 2022

DLA, industry leaders discuss inflation, supply chain issues

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA leaders and representatives from six industry associations discussed inflation and logistics challenges such as supply disruptions and labor shortages June 28 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

March 10, 2022

New application helps DLA track COVID-19 test kits for White House mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Logistics Agency has developed a new dashboard application to provide real-time metrics as it packs and distributes millions of free COVID-19 at-home tests to American households as part of the White House test kit mission.

Male Army chaplain posed in front of flags.

Dec. 1, 2021

Chaplain resources help military members practice their faith

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. Christopher Archer has served in many challenging assignments in various locations during his more than 20-year career as a chaplain, but he chose his current assignment at DLA in December 2020. Working with his Religious Affairs NCO and DLA Troop Support counterparts, he ensures customers get the religious supplies they need in a timely manner.

A man in a hard hat uses machinery to move munitions.

Oct. 28, 2021

DOD Metrics-Based Goals Will Strengthen Organic Industrial Base, Official Says

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Defense Department website — The Defense Department has a plan to modernize its organic industrial base, which includes things like maintenance depots, shipyards, fleet readiness centers, air logistics centers and manufacturing arsenals, a DOD official said.

Sept. 30, 2021

Supply Chain Resiliency Is Whole-of-Government Effort

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Defense Department website — Ensuring the U.S. military's continued access to critical materials for the nation's defense is a priority of the Defense Department.

DLA celebrates National Small Business Week, Sept. 20-26

Sept. 25, 2020

DLA celebrates small business partnerships during National Small Business Week

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA has about 12,000 suppliers and over 80% of them are small businesses. During National Small Business Week, the agency celebrates small business contributions.

Nov. 7, 2018

DLA partnering with university students to tackle supply-chain information security

A team of five students from the University of Virginia is using a semester-long class to study and propose a solution for improving supply-chain security for DLA.