DLA News Archive

Tag: warehouse modernization

Five people wearing reflective safety vests and hard hats stand in an indoor construction area having a discussion.

March 31, 2025

DLA Distribution Europe’s strategic importance highlighted during DLA Director visit

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Europe leaders hosted Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, director, DLA, and Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Dyer, DLA senior enlisted leader, for a capabilities briefing and facilities tour at the distribution center in Germershiem, Germany, March 24.

Three men stand in a warehouse behind a piece of machinery with the man on the right pointing to the machine.

March 13, 2025

DLA Vice Director visits DLA Distribution, receives update on modernization, strategic plan alignment

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Brad Bunn, vice director, Defense Logistics Agency, visited DLA Distribution headquarters for an update on current efforts, a tour of the Eastern Distribution Center and to recognize employees March 4.

A Navy Officer in a camouflage uniform stands on an indoor stage speaking to a crowd.

Oct. 23, 2024

DLA Distribution commander talks strategy, connects with workforce during town hall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Michael York, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, hosted his first town hall since taking command at the organization’s headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15.

Photo is of three people, one woman, one man in military uniform and another man cutting a big sheet cake.

May 24, 2023

DLA Distribution Tobyhanna rolls out WMS with go-live event

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution continues with the roll out of its new Warehouse Management System operations at DLA Distribution Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania.

Feb. 13, 2023

Out with the old, in with the new – WMS transition is underway

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services San Antonio Go Live event is complete, and the Warehouse Management System is officially in use within Disposition Services.

Guy in green camo uniform stands in a warehouse with shelves and boxes wearing a camera around his neck.

June 3, 2021

DOD warehouse utilization project aims to increase use of storage space, save millions

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — New technology being tested at select facilities throughout the Defense Department is generating data on warehouse capacity and unused storage space that could lead to warehouse consolidations or reorganizations, putting material closer to users to support more efficient operations and saving an estimated $600 million.

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Jan. 16, 2020

DLA to modernize warehouse operations

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency is keeping up with innovation and technology changes in warehouse operations by leveraging commercial, off-the-shelf software by SAP.