DLA News Archive

Tag: continuous process improvement

Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Troy C. Morse has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

June 1, 2017

Morse recognized for achievements as commander of Pearl Harbor distribution center

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Troy C. Morse has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Several members of DLA Troop Support’s Command Support Office contributed to a Continuous Process Improvement project to improve Defense Travel System compliance rates from 78 percent to 93 percent. From left, Hank Jansen served as the team coach, Elias Dungca served as the team sponsor, Jontell Platts served as a team member, Raymond Finch served as the project facilitator, Neil Kovnat served as the project champion, and Peter Stupak served as the team lead. Amelia McGarvey, who was unavailable for the team photo, served as the team financial representative.

Dec. 29, 2016

Travel authorizations streamlined, DTS compliance rates improved

PHILADELPHIA — last minute, overseas mission was put into jeopardy earlier this year due to errors in employees’ Defense Travel System accounts. Scenarios like this caused two Troop Support employees to peak under the hood of DTS to find out why and fix it.

Peter Stupak (left), a management and program analyst with the Continuous Process Improvement office, and David Mourar (right), a contracting officer with the Medical supply chain, were certified as Lean Six Sigma green belts after successfully completing LSS projects that saved DLA Troop Support thousands of dollars and dozens of hours.

Dec. 6, 2016

Newest green belts chop reporting times, save money

PHILADELPHIA — Time and money will be saved thanks to process improvement projects that led two employees at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support to earn their Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certifications.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Lt. Gen. Andy Busch addresses representatives of the aviation industry at a Captains of Industry event Aug. 4.

Aug. 5, 2015

DLA, aviation industry focus on customer outcomes, innovation at Captains of Industry event

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The aviation industry’s expertise in continuous process improvement can help the Defense Logistics Agency move its focus from just parts to entire weapons systems, DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch said during a Captains of Industry event with companies such as General Electric and Boeing Aug. 4.