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Feb24

Knowledge Sharing Transformation

In the years since the DoD Logistics Human Capital Strategy (HCS) was issued in May 2008, the FY 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (Public Law 111-84) was signed into law in October 2009, and the issuance of the comprehensive “DoD Weapon S ...[Read More]
Published: Feb-24-14 | 2 Comments

Feb19

Achieving Better Acquisition Outcomes in Austere Times - Training Forum

The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) will host a one-day training symposium on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at its Fort Belvoir campus (Bldg 226, Scott Hall). The symposium will be presented by the DAU Alumni Association (DAUAA) on behalf of DAU ...[Read More]
Published: Feb-19-14 | 0 Comments

Feb18

Product Support 101

Was asked a basic, yet profoundly important question recently:  “Is there a Product Support 101 presentation that I might use as a basis to educate folks on the importance?”  While product support tenets are  woven throughout  virtually every on ...[Read More]
Published: Feb-18-14 | 0 Comments

Feb14

Quotable Quotes

Like many of you, I enjoy a good quote. And like many of you, I maintain an extensive list of these timeless, often inspiring, occasionally humorous, sometimes sardonic, and always wise observations of the human condition.  Several weeks ago I s ...[Read More]
Published: Feb-14-14 | 0 Comments

Feb13

Office of the Secretary of Defense 2014-2015 Supply and Transportation Fellows Program

The Department of Defense is currently soliciting nominations for the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) 2014-2015 Supply and Transportation Fellows Program, which will commence on or about July 7, 2014. The Fellows Program is a year-long, ...[Read More]
Published: Feb-13-14 | 0 Comments

Feb12

New Multi-Volume DoD Manual 4140.01 DoD Supply Chain Materiel Management Procedures

The May 23, 2003 DoD 4140.1R DoD Supply Chain Materiel Management Regulation was recently cancelled and replaced by a new eleven-volume series of DoD manuals entitled “DoD Manual 4140.01 DoD Supply Chain Materiel Management Procedures”. These incl ...[Read More]
Published: Feb-12-14 | 1 Comment

Feb12

Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements - A Study in Contrasts

Although the elements that serve as a key foundation for our functional community have evolved over the years, the so-called “Traditional Ten Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Elements” as they had generally been applied, accepted, and understo ...[Read More]
Published: Feb-12-14 | 3 Comments

Feb11

Genesis of the Life Cycle Logistics Functional Community

Ever wonder whatever became of the old “Acquisition Logistics” career field? Curious what happened to the DoD “Acquisition Logisticians” that longtime members of the defense acquisition workforce may remember?   Well wonder no more. We recentl ...[Read More]
Published: Feb-11-14 | 2 Comments

Feb10

Web-based "Should Cost" Training Videos

Looking to learn more about “Should Cost”?  In addition to the extensive information available on the Better Buying Power (BBP) Gateway and the Acquisition Proven Practices and Lessons Learned (Acquisition P²L²) site, encourage you to check out ...[Read More]
Published: Feb-10-14 | 0 Comments

Feb07

Defense ARJ Article on Using Theory to Predict the Efficacy of Performance Based Logistics

If you had not already seen it, the October 2013 issue of Defense Acquisition Research Journal (ARJ) contained an intriguing article entitled “Are the Performance Based Logistics Prophets Using Science or Alchemy to Create Life-Cycle Affordability ...[Read More]
Published: Feb-07-14 | 0 Comments

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