• Smart Acquisition (1998): On the basis of a fundamental review, the Department sought to improve performance based implementing a range of major initiatives. Significant changes were made to the acquisition process, most visibly the implementation of Initial and Main Gates in the Departmental decision making process and the formation of Integrated Project Teams to deliver individual projects. Further information and appraisal of progress against the "7 Principles of Smart Acquisition" is included at Chapter 8.
• Development of the Procurement Executive into the DPA and formation of the DLO (1999): In keeping with principles of Smart Acquisition and SDR recommendations, the PE was vested with agency status and the three single Service logistics organisations were consolidated to form the DLO.
• DLO Change Programme (2000): Focused on unifying the logistics organisation and its systems, spreading best practice, maximising the benefits of Smart Acquisition, and adopting a common approach to industry. Activities combined with "End to End Air and Land Logistics" in 2004 to form the Defence Logistics Transformation Programme.