Defense News in Brief: Sea Service Leaders Emphasize Integration and Tri-Service Maritime Strategy at SAS 2021

Source: United States Navy

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – The tri-service maritime strategy was at the forefront of the first day of the Sea-Air-Space 2021 Exposition (SAS), an annual event hosted by the Navy League of the United States. Leaders from the sea services discussed integration, Arctic domain readiness, facilities and maintenance readiness, and Indo-Pacific security during the first day of the exposition. The exposition, which is held August 2-4 at Gaylord National Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland brings together U.S. defense industrial base, private-sector U.S. companies, and key military decision makers for an innovative, educational, and professional maritime-based event.

Defense News in Brief: Naval Supply Systems Command employing Strategic Supplier Management to bolster Naval readiness

Source: United States Navy

PHILADELPHIA – In 2019, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) formed a Strategic Supplier Management (SSM) framework focused on both strengthening executive-level relationships with industry and solving long standing supply chain challenges with a goal of improving material delivery timelines and material accountability for critical parts.