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News | July 20, 2017

Anniston's Smith named DLA Distribution Big Ideas award winner

By DLA Distribution Public Affairs DLA Distribution Public Affairs

Willis Smith, who currently runs the kitting section in the Vehicles and Artillery Division at DLA Distribution Anniston, Alabama, is the winner of the DLA Distribution Big Ideas award, individual category for second quarter, fiscal year 2017.  His section provides Components of End Items and Basic Issue Items for assets ranging from artillery pieces, troop carriers, Paladin vehicles, and recovery vehicles.  Smith’s dedication to the mission enabled the V&A kitting section to set the standard for audit readiness and process excellence.  This includes managing the kitting requirements, which has over 600 locations and about 300 lines of material, totaling approximately $2.4 million in assets.