The Data Center Frontier Show Warehouse Management in Mission Critical Supply Chains
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Apr 7, 2026 Jarrett Atkinson, VP of Supply Chain at Blueprint Supply Chain, specializes in mission-critical equipment logistics for data center construction. He explains how modern warehouse management systems deliver real-time visibility, lifecycle asset tracking, and unified multi-site control. Conversation covers resilience via cloud SaaS, implementation risks like data integrity, and emerging tracking tech for high-availability operations.
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Lifecycle Focus Changes WMS Priorities
- Mission-critical WMS focuses on tracking gear across its entire lifecycle and network rather than dense storage and per-order speed.
- Jarrett Atkinson contrasts retail WMS priorities (cost and throughput) with mission-critical needs for holistic visibility across multiple facilities.
Outsource Resilience With Cloud SaaS WMS
- Rely on cloud-based SaaS WMS and mobile clients to outsource resilience and reduce local outage risk.
- Jarrett recommends letting software vendors handle maintenance so operations can focus on product and project expertise.
Use Real Time Visibility To Avoid Manual Searches
- Use real-time visibility to know exactly where generator packages and other critical equipment are stored and their status.
- Jarrett explains this avoids time-consuming manual checks with contractors and speeds emergency shipments or site deliveries.