DLA News Archive

April 16, 2025

Beyond the Numbers: tools, teams and the future of DLA Aviation data

RICHMOND, Va. — In Parts I and II, we uncovered how problem framing is like solving a mystery and how gut instinct – while colorful – is no match for complex data. But what happens when the tools start talking, teams start listening, and data doesn’t just support decisions, but actually drives them?

April 9, 2025

Case of the Rogue Gut Feeling: when data isn’t driving the bus

Every office has one. The well-meaning decision-maker who skips the data, bypasses the reports and declares, “I just have a feeling about this.”

April 2, 2025

The Clue in the Code: why DLA needs high data acumen

RICHMOND, Va. — There’s a mystery quietly lurking behind every procurement delay, planning hiccup or unexpected backorder at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation – and no, it’s not sabotage or system failure. It’s something more subtle: a poorly framed question.

Jan. 28, 2025

Data acumen training signals DLA's commitment to data-driven results, culture

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Logistics data is so powerful it's expected to shape everything from how employees manage DOD's supply chains to how it partners with industry and even improves workforce safety trends. Data acumen training is available to all employees in LMS.

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.

Oct. 2, 2024

Changes in warfare require new approach to logistics support, director says in town hall 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA director talks about how the agency will remain competitive and responsive to future needs and answers a question about DLA’s telework policy during the Global Town Hall Oct. 1.

May 8, 2024

Be a Data Rocketeer: New DLA Energy program works to improve data literacy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new Data Rocketeers Program is providing DLA Energy employees with advanced Microsoft Excel skills to help them process information and support timely, relevant data-driven decisions.

April 1, 2024

Vice director: Data analysis can help EEO team foster healthy agency culture

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees’ ability to understand data and use it to create solutions will help DLA meet new demands, whether in logistics operations or ensuring equality in the workplace, Brad Bunn recently told equal employment opportunity leaders.