National Institutes of Health: Managing Global and National Research Logistics

A division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), The Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OLAO) is responsible for managing the NIH’s logistics and acquisition operations. This includes activities such as procurement, property management, and transportation services.

Illumen helps OLAO use a variety of technologies to help them carry out their mission. Some of the types of technology OLAO may use include:

Procurement systems: OLAO likely uses electronic systems to manage the procurement process, including for things like requests for proposals, bid evaluations, and contract awards.

Property management systems: OLAO may use electronic systems to track and manage the NIH’s property, including things like equipment, furniture, and vehicles.

Transportation management systems: OLAO may use electronic systems to manage the NIH’s transportation needs, including for things like scheduling and dispatch, route optimization, and tracking.

Document management systems: OLAO may use electronic systems to manage and store documents related to their operations, including contracts, policies, and procedures.