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HomeInfoWarehouse Management System

# Warehouse Management System

## What is WMS?

The Warehouse Management System, consisting of the Extended Warehousing Module and Transportation Module, will help modernize the Distribution Standard System that DLA Distribution and DLA Disposition Services use to conduct warehousing, depot and transportation functions.

WMS uses commercial, off-the-shelf software and offers benefits ranging from improved productivity and streamlined processes to better achieve audit readiness and reporting capabilities between DLA and customers. Predictability and efficiency are also gained through automation tools such as robots that pick items off shelves and computer-controlled systems that automatically place and retrieve loads from storage locations in DLA warehouses.

DLA’s Enterprise Business System, a supply system, is Systems Applications and Products-based, and the new WMS will also be SAP-based. This will align two of DLA’s major operating systems on a single software platform, reducing complexities and streamlining processes.

## Why is DLA transitioning to WMS?

DLA's goal is to simplify processes to reduce costs and improve performance.

DLA is transitioning to WMS is to raise the agency up to the industry standards for managing warehouses. Doing so allows our staff to accomplish daily tasks more efficiently and allows for more easily auditable functions.

The agency will tailor this commercial off-the-shelf product to best fit the specific needs of the agency. The intention is for warehouses to make use of tablets, scanners and portable printers to minimize the processing time required for turn-ins. Executing warehouse tasks easier and faster demonstrates DLA’s commitment to evolve and meet the needs of our warfighter as the agency continues serving as the nation’s combat logistics agency.

## Upcoming WMS transitions

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Norfolk & Little Creek, Virginia

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**Start Date/Time:**

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 12:00 PM

**End Date/Time:**

Friday, January 31, 2025 12:30 PM

**Description:**

During the month of January, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, and satellite location Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, will transition to the Warehouse Management System. Customers with questions or concerns about their material are encouraged to reach out via the contact information on the Norfolk, Virginia location page. 

Enrolled Users:

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## What to expect during a transition

### During the brownout phase:

                            - Sourcing:  Longer lead times (off-island sourcing) as the DLA site will move to bottom of the DLA sourcing wheel to allow full burndown of WIP.    
                            - Transportation:  DLA will not accept outbound shipments during brownout, except for real world / operational emergencies. Customers should plan to deliver material before or after the brownout.    
                            - PPP&M:  DLA will not accept new work orders during brownout. Customers should plan to submit work orders before or after designated dates.

### During the blackout phase:

                            -  All systems will be offline. Customers should plan to contact the ESOC by phone for any urgent requirements. 
                            -  Requisitions will only be received via phone from the Customer Interaction Center, email from CIC, or bearer walkthrough. 
                            -  DLA will process emergency transactions manually using continuity of operations procedures, and post-post in WMS after go-live 

### What's changing?

                            - The look and feel of the system    
                            - Modernized equipment and infrastructure    
                            - Incorporation of wireless and mobile technologies    
                            - Movement to cloud hosting and a SAP-based system instead of COBOL-based system    
                            - More accessible information and abilities to drill down into transactional data    
                            - Fewer decisions needed with systematic storage logic

How will WMS affect me?

                              - I order and store materialsDLA Distribution customers
                              - I turn in equipment and use RTDDLA Disposition Services customers

The transition to WMS should be transparent to DLA Distribution customers. DLA's Enterprise Business System, a supply system, is Systems Applications and Products-based and WMS will also be SAP-based. This will align two of DLA's major operating systems on a single software platform, reducing complexities and streamlining processes.

DLA customers can request access to the new WMS system**** (this link requires a Common Access Card.

Through the implementation of WMS, DLA Disposition Services’ customers will experience brief periods of reduced operations. During these times RTD customers can continue to place requisitions for available property but those requisitions will sit in the queue until the site resumes full operability. Customers will be able to schedule appointments for pick-up once the site is back to normal operations. Turn-in customers will not be able to schedule appointments to drop off property. However, customers requesting transportation will still be supported during this timeframe.

Any property considered “on-inventory” during the period of reduced operations shall be afforded full RTD access through RTD web and is available for requisitioning. Sites will not experience in-person (walk-in) screenings during the periods of reduced operations. Once normal operations resume so too will each site’s onsite screening.

## WMS news

Men cut weapons with torch.

Disposition ServicesJan. 10, 2024

### Disposition Services completes CONUS transition to WMS

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Men have a discussion

Disposition ServicesNov. 15, 2023

### Anniston site discusses changes and challenges during Disposition Services Director visit

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Man at desk on computer and man pulling a pallet with a filled box in a warehouse

EnterprisewideSept. 4, 2023

### DAISY to DSS to WMS: Shifting Systems at DLA Disposition Services Columbus

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Workers gathered for a large group shot.

EnterprisewideAug. 30, 2023

### DLA warehouse management system deploys in Bahrain

More WMS News

## Contact Us

Questions or comments about WMS? Please contact ** George.Gray@dla.mil

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