The VA’s vision for acquisition & logistics

Off the Shelf

The VA’s vision for acquisition & logistics

Greg Giddens, principal executive director and acting chief acquisition Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction,...

August 29, 2016 9:25 pm

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Head shot of Greg Giddens — Greg Giddens, principal executive director and acting chief acquisition Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction

(This show originally aired on July 26, 2016)

This week on “Off the Shelf”, Greg Giddens, principal executive director and acting chief acquisition Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction, shares the vision for VA ‘s acquisition and logistics operations.

Giddens outlines the ongoing transformation of the VA supply chain and the vision for MyVA. He also shares the acquisition principles shaping VA procurement operations including transitioning from a rule-based to principle-based procurements which provide a strong, foundation for VA acquisition operations.

Finally, Giddens provides his insights and vision reflecting ongoing strategic and management efforts to improve the supply chain serving veterans and VA hospitals nationwide.