Smart Warehouse Modernization Line of Effort (R&D LOE 5)
Abstract
Funding and efforts for the Smart Warehouse Modernization Line of Effort began in FY 2023 and is focused on R&D efforts which support the DLA Distribution Modernization initiatives, while the Supply Chain Management and Sustainment (SCMS) program includes emerging initiatives which support DLA’s Disposition Operations mission. SDD - • 5G Private Network is active at DLA Distribution Albany, GA and ready for testing of 4.0 technologies. • Sequential Phase II B Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Augmented Reality (AR) case study to prove out DLA’s acquisition approach for implementing Augmented Reality (AR) technology for the Warehouse Picking and Stowing processes. Prototype is in progress at both DLA Distribution Anniston, AL and DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, OK. • Phase one feasibility study underway with the Naval Postgraduate School to identify a range of alternative solutions and determine the most suitable and feasible forecasting methodology that will fuse information on projected Fleet Material requirements for the DLA Distribution Material Processing Center (MPC) workload predictability. • SBIR Phase 1: Feasibility Study of an Automated Inventory Technology for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Distribution Centers (DCs) submitted, accepted, and received a great number of responses to help solve the DOD Supply Chain Management high risk issues identified by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), 2018 (Inventory Management). Selection in process.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- b20847576eaf7022246499305e5676f7