DLA News Archive

Tag: Information Technology

Defense Logistics Agency’s Chief Information Officer Adarryl Roberts served on a panel to discuss how the agency is driving logistics innovation through artificial intelligence and data during the Defense Logistics and Support conference held Oct. 29

Oct. 31, 2024

Senior leaders, industry partners discuss solutions to logistics challenges

ARLINGTON, Va. — Contested logistics challenges, post-COVID-era supply chain conditions, and driving logistics innovation through artificial intelligence and data where some of the key topics discussed during the Defense Logistics and Support conference Oct. 29 at the Sheraton Pentagon City, in Arlington, Virginia.

People in a room sit at computers and learn.

Oct. 4, 2022

Editorial: Partnership helps hazardous materials office achieve IT accessibility

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Collaboration between the agency’s hazardous materials experts and its Office of the Chief Engineer drove recent DLA accessibility boosts to a key online application.

July 14, 2021

Business process analysts help keep DLA procurement systems humming

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Business process analysts throughout DLA ensure the dozens of systems acquisition specialists use to make almost 10,000 buys daily are running smoothly.

Two women and a man stand in front of a sign that says "SAMMS STOP BUTTON" in front of a historical photo of a group of employees about to hit the "SAMMS GO BUTTON."

Aug. 31, 2020

Former IT system integrated logistics functions, improved DLA's project management

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA launched the Standard Automated Materiel Management System in 1971 to integrate common logistics functions across multiple supply chains. Though it was replaced in the 2000s, SAMMS increased effectiveness and forced DLA to improve its project management.

Black man in suit poses in front of an picture depicting digital symbols.

March 3, 2020

Program executive officer focuses on modernizing DLA’s information technology systems

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — System modernization and cybersecurity are top priorities for Adarryl Roberts, DLA Information Operations’ program executive officer who oversees 194 information technology systems used by employees to conduct daily operations.

Feb. 19, 2020

DLA Information Operations program executive officer discusses teaming effort to support DLA Distribution’s modernization journey

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones, commanding officer, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution and his leadership team met with DLA Information Operations program executive officer, Adarryl Roberts, senior executive service, Feb. 11 to discuss modernization efforts throughout the agency.

Three women and three men stand in front of a Fedex model plane.

Jan. 27, 2020

IT program manager sharpens skills at FedEx

Memphis, Tennessee — Information Technology Project Manager Anthony Buto discovered his leadership, project management, IT and problem-solving skills transferred easily into his six-month Training with Industry assignment with FedEx.

Five men pose with leader of the year award during the DLA 52nd Annual Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony Dec. 6.

Dec. 10, 2019

DLA employees, teams honored during annual awards ceremony

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency held its 52nd Annual Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony Dec. 6 to honor team and individual achievements throughout the year.

Nov. 5, 2019

IT analyst learns software development, best practices at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington — Information Technology Project Analyst Rick Boesen appreciates taking on more leadership roles and learning from industry partners at Microsoft through the Defense Department’s Training with Industry Program.

Tobin Brevitz, a management and program analyst with DLA Information Operations Knowledge Management, is one of 30 DoD employees participating in the Federal Cybersecurity Reskilling Academy.

Aug. 28, 2019

DLA Information Operations employee to complete DoD cybersecurity reskilling course

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations employee is completing the Federal Cybersecurity Reskilling Academy this month after being selected as part of the first group of Defense Department employees to participate.