DLA Supply Chain Alliance News

Cathy Contreras, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation acquisition executive, discusses Class IX Process Alignment at the Knowledge Bar during the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, on April 23. The Knowledge Bar was new to the conference this year, and offered informal sessions for attendees to interact directly with key leaders on technical topics of interest. (Photo by Amy Perry)
DLA Symposium to equip small businesses, features key matchmaking event
By Amy Perry, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Public Affairs | May 27, 2025
The Defense Logistics Agency is gearing up to host the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition on June 11-12 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, with a significant focus on empowering small businesses within the defense industrial base. This year’s event, themed “Driving Combat Readiness: Leveraging Partnerships to Strengthen the Defense Industrial Base,” is a collaboration with the National Defense Industrial Association and promises insights from industry leaders, senior defense officials, and general/flag officers.

Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, director of Defense Logistics Agency, highlights the needed transformation across both the agency and industry to meet the current and future needs of America’s warfighters during his remarks April 24 at the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition held in the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Arthur Hylton, DLA Installation Management/Multi-media)
Bolstering Defense Logistics: DLA supply chain symposium set for June
By Amy Perry, DLA Aviation Public Affairs | May 5, 2025
To strengthen the nation's defense through enhanced supply chain partnerships, the Defense Logistics Agency will host the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Symposium and Exhibition June 11-12 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The event, a collaboration between DLA and the National Defense Industrial Association, will bring together government and industry leaders to address critical sustainment challenges impacting the National Military Strategy and to partner to better support the warfighter.

Allen Aircraft Radio Corporation Supply Chain Senior Vice President Frank Landrio and Director of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Supplier Operations Original Equipment Manufacturer Directorate Travis Beasley met April 21 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, to sign a supply chain alliance charter. The alliance aims to streamline the process of getting vital supplies into the hands of those who need them most by improving responsiveness, reducing customer wait times and shorting administrative lead times. (Photo by Nicholas Pilch)
DLA Aviation, AAR Corp team up to supercharge warfighter support
By Dominique J. Shelton, DLA Aviation Public Affairs Office | May 1, 2025
Forget red tape and sluggish deliveries. Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Supplier Operations Original Equipment Manufacturer Directorate and Allen Aircraft Radio Corporation have joined forces to significantly boost warfighter support.

Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, director of Defense Logistics Agency, highlights the needed transformation across both the agency and industry to meet the current and future needs of America’s warfighters during his remarks April 24 at the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition held in the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Arthur Hylton, DLA Installation Management/Multi-media)
DLA Director calls on agency, suppliers to ‘think, act and operate differently’
By Amy Perry | April 24, 2024
Defense Logistics Agency Director Mark Simerly highlighted needed transformation across both the agency and industry to meet the current and future needs of America’s warfighters during his remarks at the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition.