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May31

Life Cycle Management

In case you hadn’t thought about life cycle management recently, here’s a quick homework assignment for members of the defense life cycle logistics and product support manager community: (re-)read 10 United States Code §2337. Life-cycle Manageme ...[Read More]
Published: May-31-16 | 0 Comments

May27

Memorial Day 2016

As we again approach Memorial Day, I wanted to take a moment to simply express heartfelt thanks to our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who selflessly and diligently choose to serve this great nation of ours and put their l ...[Read More]
Published: May-27-16 | 0 Comments

May26

DAU Launches New DMSMS Training

Wanted to let readers know that DAU yesterday launched a new two-hour logistics continuous learning module on the subject of Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS). Designated CLL 200 DMSMS: What Program Management Need ...[Read More]
Published: May-26-16 | 0 Comments

May25

AFLCMC-DAU Acquisition Insight Days Training Workshop Fast Approaching

For our Air Force defense acquisition workforce colleagues, wanted to let you know that the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) and the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) are teaming up again this year to host the 2016 Acquisition ...[Read More]
Published: May-25-16 | 0 Comments

May25

Updated Recommended Reading List

For those who are new to our community or may not already be aware, DAU maintains an unofficial “Life Cycle Logistics Career Field Recommended Reading List” as a resource to assist life cycle logisticians and product support managers with their ...[Read More]
Published: May-25-16 | 0 Comments

May24

Risk and Opportunity Management - Hot Topic Training Forum

The next DAU Hot Topic Training Forum (a no cost training event hosted and presented by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) with support from the DAU Alumni Association (DAUAA)) is rapidly approaching.   Details:   ·         Theme/Title: ...[Read More]
Published: May-24-16 | 0 Comments

May23

Professional Reading Opportunities

The May-June 2016 issue of Defense AT&L Magazine is available for your reading pleasure. As always, this latest edition contains articles on a range of topic areas of interest to the defense acquisition professional, including:   ·        ...[Read More]
Published: May-23-16 | 0 Comments

May23

An Article of Interest

Although not logistics-specific in nature, readers may find an article in the June 2016 issue of Army Magazine entitled “Russia’s New-Generation Warfare” to be of interest. ...[Read More]
Published: May-23-16 | 0 Comments

May19

Data Management Training for DoD Data Managers

Had a recent inquiry about DAU data management training, and potential defense acquisition workforce coding of data manager positions. Wanted to share a redacted version with a few of the more salient points as a public service for the broader c ...[Read More]
Published: May-19-16 | 1 Comment

May18

Product Support Requirements at Each Phase of a System Life Cycle

A student recently asked about available resources and references related to key product support activities, deliverables, and requirements by acquisition phase, programmatic milestone and integrated product support (IPS) element. Great question ...[Read More]
Published: May-18-16 | 0 Comments

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