WHAT’S NEW AT DAU
WHAT’S NEW AT DAU
DAU news, deployment of new credentials, updated online training, available workshops, webinars, and other learning opportunities.
DAU Flagship Event of Summer 2025 Mark your calendars now for the DAU Flagship Event of Summer 2025 on June 4 at the DAU Fort Belvoir, Va., main campus. The theme for 2025 is “Driving Change–The Exponential Curve.” Technology transitions happen fast. Cars made horses obsolete as a mode of transportation in less than 30 years. Futurists can only predict how quickly AI will make certain human activities obsolete. The Defense Acquisition Workforce must be in the driver’s seat to impact the change that is needed to maintain a competitive edge. More information on this event will be available soon at the DAU Events website.
Using AI to Rapidly Improve Acquisition Outcomes DAU Communications
Updated DoD Supply Chain Risk Management Taxonomy Published Shawn Harrison
In January 202 5 , the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment published the DoD Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Taxonomy Version 2.0 and memorandum, as a follow-on to its initial version published in 2023. Since its initial release, the SCRM Taxonomy has been widely adopted and incorporated into information systems, databases, programs, and procedures to enable a common dialogue for sharing, assessing, and categorizing supply chain risk information. (Read more)
DoD is taking an all-hands approach to ensure that the United States continues to lead in the adoption of Artificial Intelligence. Some see AI’s efficiency in reducing mundane or repetitive tasks as one of the leading benefits. (Read more) Target Your Acquisition Training—Achieve Your Goals with New DAU Resources DAU Communications DoD program offices are instrumental in ensuring timely and effective delivery of capabilities and services to our Warfighters. The DAU is committed to supporting you with cutting-edge courses and training programs. The most re- cent Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning course offerings are detailed at this website.
Risk Management: How Supply Chain Managers Can Save Time Robert Gordon American Military University Faculty
Study supply chain management online at American Mili- tary University, a DAU partner. AMU offers a 10 percent tuition grant to DAU-affiliated students. Risk management assesses and mitigates potential risks that could affect an organization or project. It involves analyzing uncertainties and making informed decisions to minimize adverse out- comes and maximize opportunities. (Read more)
AIRC-DAU Research Yields Playbook for Megaproject Management DAU Communications
The Defense Acquisition Workforce has new tools for man- aging complex, large-scale programs, thanks to recently published research from DAU and the Acquisition Inno- vation Research Center. The report concludes a year-long collaboration and offers recommendations on key meth- odologies for megaproject success, along with a 12-point Megaproject Playbook for DoD practitioners. (Read more)
Unmanned Systems: Considerations for DoD Product Support Managers Shawn Harrison
The military services are developing and producing un- manned systems and prototypes at a rapid pace, primarily in response to the Great Power Competition. These systems may be operated remotely, semi-autonomously, or fully au- tonomously. (Read more)
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