DLA News Archive

Tag: innovation

woman facilitates panel discussion of four men and three women.

Nov. 12, 2019

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA and industry research and development professionals gathered at the McNamara Headquarters Complex to share innovative ideas during the annual DLA R&D Industry Day Nov. 7.

Defense reform and audit advancement are among focus areas outlined in the new “Leading Change” document emphasizing the Defense Logistics Agency’s fiscal 2020 goals.

Oct. 9, 2019

“Leading Change” document outlines fiscal 2020 focus areas

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense reform and audit advancement are among focus areas outlined in the new “Leading Change” document emphasizing the Defense Logistics Agency’s fiscal 2020 goals.

Innovation graphic courtesy of username Drona7 at Wikimedia commons licensed under Creative Commons ShareAlike 4.0.

July 26, 2019

Hardware employee innovates quality reporting process to improve efficiency

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Industrial Hardware employee Andrew Nemeth and his team used improved communications to innovate and streamline product deficiency reporting to increase efficiency and improve process actions for the government and its IH customers.

Lora Conrad, a key leader in initiatives that modernized DLA’s processes and drove efficiencies through innovative technology is being inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame June 26.

June 18, 2019

Modernization efforts, innovative technology solutions earn Conrad spot in DLA Hall of Fame

Lora Conrad, a key leader in initiatives that modernized the Defense Logistics Agency’s processes and drove efficiencies through innovative technology is being inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame June 26.

Senthil Arul (center), program manager for DLA Information Operations Research and Development, receives the Innovative Leaders in Defense Award from Army Maj. Gen. Garrett S. Yee (right) and Arsenio “Bong” Gumahad at the Asian-American Government Executives Network 2019 Leadership Workshop June 6 in Crystal City, Virginia.

June 17, 2019

R&D program manager receives innovation award

Senthil Arul, who leads the Defense Logistics Information Research Program in R&D, was named one of AAGEN’s Innovative Leaders in Defense at its 2019 Leadership Workshop June 6 in Crystal City, Virginia. The award recognizes civilian and military leaders from throughout DoD who have embraced and promoted innovation during their careers.

April 4, 2019

DLA innovator honored for integrating robotics into agency processes

John Lockwood of DLA Information Operations was selected for Federal Computer Week Magazine’s Federal 100 Awards, presented each year to executives in government, industry and academia who had the greatest impact on government information systems the previous year.

Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly talks to workforce at town hall

March 22, 2019

People, culture key themes at Troop Support town hall

PHILADELPHIA — Culture, innovation and personnel performance were amongst key topics during Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s quarterly town hall March 21.

Dec. 13, 2018

Information Operations uses variety of problem-solving tools

DLA Information Operations uses a variety of tools — human-centered design, agile development and continuous process improvement — to solve problems or tackle new projects. These tools share common features but differ in audience, methods, and outcomes.

Oct. 9, 2018

DLA seeks defense industry’s support in research, development efforts

Defense industry representatives got a detailed review of innovation efforts underway at the Defense Logistics Agency during DLA’s Research and Development Industry Day Oct. 3 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Craig Gravitz, left, of the DLA Information Operations innovation team, discusses a problem statement with Bob Dunlap, director of DLA Cybersecurity Operations, at the DLA Information Operations senior leader innovation boot camp in Springfield, Virginia.

March 1, 2018

Boot Camp, Bots and Business

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Senior leaders at DLA developed potential technology solutions at a ‘boot camp’ hosted by DLA Information Operations.