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Podcast on Defense Inventory Management

Posted on June 20, 2014 by gao_watchblog

GAO Podcast IconThe U.S. military’s Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) manages billions of dollars of DOD’s inventory, such as spare parts to keep military equipment operating. GAO has identified DOD supply chain management as a High Risk area.

Hear our latest podcast with Zina Merritt, a director in GAO’s Defense Capabilities and Management team, who led a recent look at issues related to DLA’s inventory management practices.

http://www.gao.gov/assets/670/664072.mp3

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