Welcome to the American Logistics Association!
The ALA is a modern, best practice trade association that has become industry’s "First Call" when dealing with the complex issues of navigating the military marketplace. The military channel comprised of military Commissaries (grocery stores), Exchanges (convenience stores, department stores, food concessions, gas stations, communications and electronics, wine, beer and spirits, ship’s stores, tactical retail outlets), Morale, Welfare and Recreation sales and services (restaurants, child care, fitness centers, libraries, auto service), Veteran’s Canteen Service (retail outlets in VA Hospitals and offices), constitutes a business environment with close to $20 Billion in annual sales. This marketplace is worldwide, world class and world of opportunity. Doing business with the government is at times a daunting task. Our staff of experts translate difficulty into opportunity for our association membership. We host a series of networking opportunities during the course of the year that allows our members to meet and network with the leadership of these diverse organizations. We also provide advice, research and operational information that is critical to driving successful business opportunities. There is no company too large or too small; there is no opportunity we will not explore. Membership is easy and the results will be a solid return on your investment. For more information about your opportunity contact ALA, we look forward to the opportunity to serve you.
The Newsroom
March 22, 2019
ALA Executive Briefing
Members rank our weekly electronic newsletter as one of the top benefits of membership. Stay on top of this dynamic business channel with the latest news, trends, research, and developments. Available every Friday, you can begin your Monday morning in the know from anywhere in the world.
March 14, 2019
DeCA NTT 19-20 Vendor Stocking Initiative Update
DeCA announces that it will expand its test to utilize a third party to accomplish vendor stocking at an additional 4 commissary locations beginning April 1, 2019.
January 10, 2019
2019 Exchange Impact Workshop
Registration is open for the 2019 Exchange Impact Workshop, scheduled for March 26-27, 2019 in Dallas, TX. Topics include: CPFR strategies for supply chain efficiency; CRM marketing technology; expanded patronage; e-commerce; DeCA/Exchange collaboration; collaborative marketing across the Exchange; and product induction management.