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Dec. 20, 2024

DLA explores increased use of emerging technology tool to improve daily operations

During a pilot program, the Defense Logistics Agency used a process mining tool to evaluate ways to improve its order-to-cash process, which includes the steps from when DLA receives an order to when a customer receives material. The agency is looking to expand the tool to analyze other business processes.

Nov. 27, 2024

Small business research projects explore technology to help detect cyber threats

Researching the use of digital twins that leverage artificial intelligence and zero trust principles may help the Defense Logistics Agency safeguard its operational technology systems against cyber intrusions in the future.

Sept. 12, 2024

Enhanced government-industry connections a key focus at DLA’s Industry Collider Day

The Defense Logistics Agency is looking to solve many of its sustainment challenges by tapping into the innovation ecosystem that’s led primarily by commercial industry, the director said Sept. 10 during the fifth annual Industry Collider Day.

July 15, 2024

Latest tech course explores DLA’s logistics challenges

A three-day course designed to tackle the Defense Logistics Agency’s unique challenges is providing leaders with the tools and processes needed to create an environment and organizational culture that fosters innovation.

July 1, 2024

DLA R&D director leads Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel All Hands

David Koch, Defense Logistics Agency’s Research and Development director, led the Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel Spring All Hands at AIM Photonics in Albany, New York May 21-23.

June 26, 2024

DLA’s inaugural Hackathon showcases potential tech solutions to logistics challenges

Acquiring, piloting, testing and scaling artificial intelligence to revolutionize logistics operations is the goal of the Defense Logistics Agency’s inaugural Hackathon, DLA’s director told attendees during the June 24 event at the U.S. Army Museum.

March 20, 2024

Tech incubator helps DLA further innovation efforts

The Defense Logistics Agency’s Research and Development Technology Accelerator Team hosted the agency’s third Innovation Navigators Course Feb. 6-9 in Arlington, Virginia. The group of 21 leaders from across the enterprise formed a cohort focused on creating change and operationalizing innovation.

Jan. 2, 2024

Many DLA firsts on display during the Annual Defense Manufacturing Conference

The Defense Logistics Agency shined bright during the 2023 Defense Manufacturing Conference hosted in Nashville, Tennessee. With a gathering of over 1,500 attendees and 135 exhibitors, this year’s theme was Manufacturing Innovation: Propelling the Joint Force.

Sept. 13, 2023

Innovation will help shape future of military logistics

Innovation in logistics is key to the nation’s ability to deter aggression as it meets new and growing threats, a DOD leader said at Industry Collider Day on the anniversary of 9/11.

Sept. 12, 2023

Industry Collider Day sparks collaboration on supply chain challenges

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.