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 DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference & Exhibition
 *2024 theme: Adapting Today’s Sustainment Partnerships to Support Tomorrow’s Integrated Deterrence*
 The DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference & Exhibition is hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land, Maritime and Aviation Class IX supply chains to provide a forum to discuss logistics support strategies and challenges, and to streamline efforts to better support the Warfighter. In odd years, the conference is held in Richmond, Virginia, and in even years it is held in Columbus, Ohio. The 2024 event was held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, April 23-24. The forum draws together government and industry leaders to discuss sustainment aspects of the National Military Strategy and the Defense Department’s first-ever National Defense Industrial Strategy. Dynamic speakers from Industry and Defense with backgrounds in logistics and acquisition, as well as General and Flag Officers from the military services will provide critical perspectives across elements of the end-to-end DOD supply chain along with breakout sessions that will give valuable insight on doing business with DLA.
 VIDEO: DLA Supply Chain Alliance and Exhibition *Follow DLA Land and Maritime on YouTube.*
 Images from the 2024 event
 A man in a business suit gestures with his hands while speaking on stage in a ballroom.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference
 A man in a Navy Dress uniform, a man in a business suit and a woman in a Army dress uniform are seated at a white table and smile at the camera.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A man in a Air Force uniform a man in a business suit and a woman in a business suit are seated at a white table.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A large group of people sit around a white rectangular table in an exhibition hall. They are listening to two people (man and woman) in business attire speak.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A man and woman speak at the knowledge bar in the exhibition hall.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 Several booths in a exhibition hall.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 Attendees visit booths at the exhibition hall April 24 during the DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus, Ohio.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A man in a Marine Corps dress uniform stands at a podium speaking. He speaks against a backdrop of several flags in a large ballroom.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A group of people in business dress chat in a tan room with round white tables. One person, a light skinned woman, is in a Army dress uniform.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A man in business attire sits next to a light skinned woman in a Army dress uniform in a tan room at a table with a white tablecloth with a flag display behind them.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A group of people sit on stage with flags in the background in a large dark ballroom. They are wearing business attire and a gray haired man in a Navy dress uniform stands at the p[odium.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A dark skinned man in a Army dress uniform stands at the podium on stage in a large dark ballroom with a backdrop of various flags.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A large group of people in business attire sit down to lunch in a large exhibit hall.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A light skinned dark haired woman in a Army uniform talks with a light skinned man with short graying hair in a Air Force uniform.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A man visits a booth at the exhibition hall. it is staffed by a man and a woman in business attire. There is a dark backdrop with DLA writing on it.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A man visits a booth at the exhibition hall. it is staffed by three women in business attire. There is a dark backdrop with DLA writing on it.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A group of people in business attire, men and women, stand around a rectangular table.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A group of people in business attire, men and women, at a booth in a exhibition hall.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A group of people in business attire, men and women, at a static  display of military vehicles in a exhibition hall.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A group of people in business attire, men and women, at a static  display of military vehicles in a exhibition hall.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A group of people in business attire at a booth in a exhibition hall.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A large tan military vehicle sits in an exhibition hall.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A large tan military vehicle sits in an exhibition hall.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A large tan military vehicle sits in an exhibition hall.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 Two Navy personnel, a woman and a man, visit a DLA booth with another man and woman staffing it in a exhibition hall.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A man in a sweater speaks with two other men in sweaters and a woman, seated, in front of a computer about DIBBS at a booth in a exhibition hall.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 Many people in business attire wander around a large exhibition hall filled with booths.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A man in a tan suit in front of a multi-flag backdrop stands on stage and speaks in a large ballroom.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A man in a dark suit in front of a multi-flag backdrop stands on stage and speaks in a large ballroom.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A woman in a Army uniform in front of a multi-flag backdrop stands on stage and speaks in a large ballroom.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A dark skinned woman in a multicolored dress in front of a multi-flag backdrop stands on stage and sings the National Anthem in a large ballroom. A Marine Corps color guard stands before her.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A light skinned dark haired woman in an Army dress uniform with a tan skirt walks next to a light skinned man with gray hair in a dark suit in a well lit hallway. Several men in suits follow behind them.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 A large group of people eat breakfast in a foyer to a ballroom.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 Two men eat breakfast and chat. Both are wearing business attire.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 Two men eat breakfast and chat. Both are wearing business attire.DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference and Exhibition
 See more photos from the event in our Supply Chain Alliance and Exhibition Image Gallery.
 2025 Event Details  Details will be released closer to the 2025 event. Stay tuned!
 About DLA Land and Maritime DLA Land and Maritime manages the land and maritime supply chains for the Defense Logistics Agency. DLA Land and Maritime manages approximately 2.5 million spare and repair parts and supports 2,000 weapon systems and more than 21,000 customers throughout the military services, civil agencies, and other DOD organizations. Daily operations encompass nearly 2,700 associates at 30 locations worldwide to include DLA Depot Level Reparable detachments, Army and Marine Corps industrial sites and detachments supporting U.S. Navy shipyards. In FY23, DLA Land and Maritime sales topped $4.4 billion. More: DLA Land and Maritime
 About DLA Aviation DLA Aviation is the aviation demand and supply manager for Defense Logistics Agency. DLA Aviation supports more than 2,341 major weapon systems and is the U.S. military’s integrated material manager for more than 1.8 million national stock number items, industrial retail supply and depot-level reparable acquisitions. DLA Aviation plays a pivotal role in the success of Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy and Space Force missions by providing targeted solutions and full-spectrum logistics support. More: DLA Aviation Home
  About the event
 Overview
            
                Why attend
            
                For small business
            
                In the news Overview  The DLA Supply Chain Alliance Conference was held April 23-24, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. It's predecessor, the DLA Land and Maritime Supplier Conference and Exhibition, was held biennially beginning in 2005 to bring together small and large businesses, government acquisition professionals and military leaders for collaborative discussion on industry topics. Speakers included: Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, DLA Director
 Ohio Governor Mike DeWine
 Army Maj. Gen. Robert Edmonson II, Commanding General, Electronics Command and Aberdeen Proving Ground
 Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Keith Reventlow, Commanding General, Marine Corps Logistics Command
 Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins, Commanding General, DLA Land and Maritime and Defense Supply Center Columbus
 Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean K. Tyler, Commander, DLA Aviation and Defense Supply Center Richmond
 Mr. Kenneth Watson, Deputy Commander, DLA Land and Maritime
 The Honorable David Norquist, President & CEO, NDIA
 Mr. Pete Steen, Global Strategy and Economics Advisor, Joint Staff, J5
 Ms. Marion Whicker, Executive Deputy to the Commanding General, Army Materiel Command
 Dr. Craig Bryan, Suicide and Trauma Reduction Initiative for Veterans Program Executive Office Panel moderated by Navy Rear Adm. Matthew Ott, Commander, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, featuring: Mr. Timothy Goddette, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Sustainment
 Mr. Steve Zummo, Deputy Director of Supply Chain, PEO SSBN Submarine Industrial Base Team.
 Mr. Dennis D’Angelo, Executive Director, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Innovation Panel moderated by Mr. David Koch, Chief, DLA Research and Development, featuring: Mr. Charles Ormsby, Chief, Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies Division, Air Force Research Laboratory
 Mr. Ben Richardson, Chief Commercial Officer at Gambit
 Navy Capt. Newt McKissick, Military Lead for Energy Portfolio, Defense Innovation Unit
 Why attend The DLA Supply Chain Alliance brings dynamic speakers from across the Defense Department and industry, to include both small and large businesses. Featured presenters include flag officers and industry leaders with expertise in logistics and acquisition, who will provide critical perspective from across the DOD supply chain.
 For small business For small businesses interested in participating in matchmaking sessions with large businesses, DLA Land and Maritime’s Office of Small Business Programs is facilitating sessions between small and large businesses who are working with DLA as a prime contractor. The sessions offer opportunities for large businesses to present requirements to small businesses for negotiation to meet that requirement, potentially making a match. Several sessions are held throughout the two-day conference. Sign up by contacting the DLA Land and Maritime Office of Small Business Programs at SmBizLandCols@dla.mil prior to the conference once the registration window opens.
Small businesses who would like to speak with a DLA representative may visit the DLA Small Business Booth on the exhibition floor throughout the conference. Representatives from DLA’s Office of Small Business Programs, headquartered at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, as well as DLA Aviation, DLA Land and Maritime, and DLA Troop Support, will be on hand to address questions and provide information.
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  OSU psychologist to speak on veteran suicide, trauma reduction at supply chain conference
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  DLA Land and Maritime Small Business office to offer matchmaking sessions at supply chain conference
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  DLA Land and Maritime gears up for annual supply chain conference
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  DLA Land and Maritime Office of Small Business Programs exceeds goals with holistic approach
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  Industrial base strength is necessary for future DOD success, says former deputy defense secretary
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