Scalability can’t come at the cost of disruption.

In our latest episode of the TZE Podcast, Jim Shaw, Jordan Frank, and Jen Thomas unpack the operational strategy behind Zion’s discovery process, covering everything from shared-use automation and modular sortation systems to flexible picking and packaging infrastructure.

They discuss how designing with future clients, having variable order profiles, and having system reuse in mind ensures your investment remains agile as demand evolves.

When it comes to goods-to-person systems, one size doesn’t fit all. In this episode, we sat down with Joe McGinnis from OPEX to break down when Perfect Pick® makes the most sense and where something else might be a better fit.

Here’s what we'll discuss:

🔹 High-throughput environments with lower SKU variability

🔹Systems that handle dynamic SKUs across multiple aisles

🔹 The role of data analytics in determining true system fit

🔹 Why throughput and SKU profiles should drive tech decisions

If you’re evaluating GTP systems or designing around complex order profiles, this episode offers the nuance most vendor decks don’t.

In the latest episode of The Zion Experience podcast, Jim Shaw, Jordan Frank, and Jacob McMillan share the behind-the-scenes story of a recent project and how designing for the final mile often means adjusting on the fly.

From unexpected product mix changes to tricky packaging constraints, the team talks through the real-time problem-solving that went into making the system work smarter, not just as designed but as needed.

Sometimes, it’s about clever hardware add-ons, and sometimes, it’s about live remapping. But at the end of the day, it’s always about keeping the customer moving.