WEBVTT 00:07.429 --> 00:09.579 Like a well oiled machine . DL A is 00:09.590 --> 00:11.899 always on always running and consists 00:11.909 --> 00:14.170 of countless complex moving parts , 00:14.180 --> 00:16.402 each of which are maintained by trusted 00:16.402 --> 00:18.569 personnel . It is imperative that each 00:18.569 --> 00:20.513 key player understand their role , 00:20.513 --> 00:22.513 their duties and the processes they 00:22.513 --> 00:24.458 will be using regularly so that we 00:24.458 --> 00:26.569 never compromise the supply chain nor 00:26.569 --> 00:28.680 our mission to support the warfighter 00:28.680 --> 00:30.902 and our nation with so much on the line 00:30.902 --> 00:33.124 working with DL A means owning a lot of 00:33.124 --> 00:34.902 responsibility , but just as we 00:34.902 --> 00:36.847 wouldn't expect someone to operate 00:36.847 --> 00:39.124 complicated machinery without a manual . 00:39.124 --> 00:41.347 We know that our partners need guidance 00:41.347 --> 00:43.569 to succeed and who are some of our most 00:43.569 --> 00:45.680 essential partners . Our vendors , of 00:45.680 --> 00:47.902 course , after all , DL A cannot manage 00:47.902 --> 00:49.902 an end to end global defense supply 00:49.902 --> 00:52.124 chain without a ready reliable supply . 00:52.124 --> 00:54.347 We know our vendors aren't just cogs in 00:54.347 --> 00:56.458 the wheel , each and every individual 00:56.458 --> 00:58.680 brings special expertise and talents to 00:58.680 --> 01:00.736 DL A . Still when just a single DL A 01:00.736 --> 01:02.902 awarded contract endows vendors with a 01:02.902 --> 01:04.902 slew to take care and keep track of 01:04.902 --> 01:06.902 even the most determined could feel 01:06.902 --> 01:09.124 overwhelmed . That is why DL A Aviation 01:09.124 --> 01:11.291 has launched a new virtual library for 01:11.291 --> 01:13.347 vendors the vendor information hub , 01:13.347 --> 01:15.458 the vendor information hub or the hub 01:15.458 --> 01:17.069 for short is a one stop shop 01:17.069 --> 01:19.180 specifically geared towards the needs 01:19.180 --> 01:21.425 of Dl Aviation's with access to self 01:21.434 --> 01:23.705 service tools , instructional material 01:23.714 --> 01:26.334 across multiple dod websites and more 01:26.345 --> 01:28.401 resources being actively developed . 01:28.485 --> 01:31.855 The hub is easily accessible at www dot 01:31.864 --> 01:34.805 D dot M I search term hub or by 01:34.815 --> 01:37.514 scanning on screen . QR code select the 01:37.525 --> 01:39.985 top left icon with three horizontal 01:39.995 --> 01:42.425 lines to access the navigation menu on 01:42.434 --> 01:45.660 mobile devices on desktop . Notice the 01:45.669 --> 01:47.370 left hand navigation menu is 01:47.379 --> 01:49.849 collapsible by default . The section 01:49.860 --> 01:51.749 containing the active web page is 01:51.749 --> 01:53.804 expanded in this case , working with 01:53.804 --> 01:55.582 aviation and the active page is 01:55.582 --> 01:57.669 highlighted in blue . In this case , 01:57.680 --> 01:59.930 the hub two of the left pane links can 01:59.940 --> 02:01.940 also be found at the top of the hub 02:01.940 --> 02:04.050 home page . The table of contents in 02:04.059 --> 02:06.370 contactless pages , we'll explore the 02:06.379 --> 02:09.119 TC shortly . But first beneath the top 02:09.130 --> 02:11.421 navigation is the select art section . 02:11.430 --> 02:13.208 The materials showcased here as 02:13.210 --> 02:15.231 designated by leadership will prove 02:15.240 --> 02:17.391 especially helpful to vendors across 02:17.401 --> 02:19.457 the hub cards . Like these provide a 02:19.457 --> 02:21.623 brief summary for labeled process when 02:21.623 --> 02:23.790 hovered over as well as a link to full 02:23.790 --> 02:25.901 process documentation when clicked at 02:25.901 --> 02:28.068 the bottom of the hub home page is the 02:28.068 --> 02:29.790 aviation supplier operations , 02:29.790 --> 02:31.845 commodities outreach calendar . This 02:31.845 --> 02:34.068 calendar will be updated regularly with 02:34.068 --> 02:36.068 upcoming events for vendors such as 02:36.068 --> 02:38.290 webinars and conferences . The out each 02:38.290 --> 02:40.345 calendar tab currently navy blue can 02:40.345 --> 02:42.401 also be toggled to the past webinars 02:42.401 --> 02:44.634 PDFs tab currently gray when selected 02:44.643 --> 02:46.365 this tab provides links to any 02:46.365 --> 02:48.532 documents shared during or as a result 02:48.532 --> 02:50.754 of previous events ordered by published 02:50.754 --> 02:52.810 date . Finally , a brief overview of 02:52.810 --> 02:54.699 the table of contents beneath the 02:54.699 --> 02:56.643 header are tools to find materials 02:56.643 --> 02:58.754 involving any specific topic . On the 02:58.754 --> 03:01.087 left is a quick search bar to the right . 03:01.087 --> 03:03.310 See all vendor processes , links to the 03:03.310 --> 03:05.365 all vendor information in page fully 03:05.365 --> 03:07.643 demonstrated in a separate video below . 03:07.643 --> 03:09.365 The search tools is the newest 03:09.365 --> 03:11.476 processes section to quickly identify 03:11.476 --> 03:13.587 the materials most recently published 03:13.587 --> 03:15.810 or updated and briefly describe the new 03:15.810 --> 03:18.095 process or any changes made . Lastly at 03:18.106 --> 03:20.273 the bottom of the table of contents is 03:20.273 --> 03:22.106 the all vendor processes section 03:22.106 --> 03:24.217 consisting of an alphabetized grid of 03:24.217 --> 03:26.439 cards for process . Again , these cards 03:26.439 --> 03:28.328 can be hovered over for a just or 03:28.328 --> 03:29.884 clicked on for full process 03:29.884 --> 03:32.539 documentation . This ends the first 03:32.550 --> 03:34.606 look at the vendor information hub . 03:34.606 --> 03:36.772 The next video will delve into finding 03:36.772 --> 03:38.979 relevant information quickly including 03:38.990 --> 03:41.101 a demonstration on effective querying 03:41.589 --> 03:43.422 and best practices for reading a 03:43.422 --> 03:45.589 process guide top to bottom as well as 03:45.589 --> 03:47.811 contact information and links for other 03:47.811 --> 03:50.440 DL a resources outside the hub . Before 03:50.449 --> 03:52.616 signing off . Remember to bookmark the 03:52.616 --> 03:54.727 hub homepage to easily check back for 03:54.727 --> 03:56.671 new or updated materials . We look 03:56.671 --> 03:58.616 forward to feedback and to helping 03:58.616 --> 04:00.893 vendors more and more as the hub grows . 04:00.893 --> 04:02.410 Until next time . Thank you .