Defense Logistics: Streamlining DoD Procurement   This presentation is no longer available.     Test Your System   Help   Download Real Player   Download Silverlight   Defense Logistics: Streamlining DoD Procurement Wednesday, March 30, 2011 2:00 PM EDT In August, Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced a department-wide initiative to increase efficiency and cut costs. As part of that effort, the Defense Logistics Agency is upgrading to an electronic procurement system. DLA executes more than 10,000 contracts per day, and the new software will standardize its procurement process and tools. Such a system could be a model for 21st Century procurement across government agencies. Join us for this webinar and learn: How DLA's e-procurement team is pioneering this strategy to reduce costs and increase efficiency How DLA is replacing and merging its legacy systems to streamline its procurement process How e-procurement could be used for writing contracts and simplifying acquisitions in your agency Speakers: Bob Foster, Acting Deputy Director, Information Operations, Defense Logistics Agency Col. Michael Claffey, Special Assistant for Programs in the Acquisition Directorate, Defense Logistics Agency Patricia Whitington, Program Manager, Enterprise Business System Development and Integration, Defense Logistics Agency Moderated by: Katherine McIntire Peters, Executive Editor, Nextgov and Government Executive   Underwritten by: