Zion Solutions Group

Zion Solutions Group At Zion Solutions Group we exist to listen, inspire, serve, and build up others.

We create an environment that leverages knowledge, creativity, partnerships, and industry technologies to provide intelligent end-to-end solutions for the supply chain.

09/30/2026

When people hear "AI in automation," a chatbot is sometimes the first image that comes to mind, but that’s not where this conversation starts.

Our Strategic Account Executive, Joe Gobis, joins our latest TZE episode with Jim Shaw to break down what AI looks like in physical automation right now: where it's already creating value, which operations benefit most, and the misconceptions customers bring.

Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0F8QmJENRDS7xH7CoNpqX4?si=4d13139186ca49e9

08/19/2026

"You're going to want to design for peak." It's not advice we usually give, except in specific sortation cases.

Our Director of Solutions and Engineering, Christian Seymour, joins the latest TZE episode, hosted by Jordan Frank, to explain why. He also walks through different sortation categories, such as conveyor, robotic, and unit sortation, explaining when each makes sense and the considerations that determine the right fit.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/12i9equvfAzQmSutQiZVGK?si=0w9vGvecR72jwfRHxkyN_w

07/15/2026

“Selective” is how Jim Shaw describes the first half of 2026.

In our latest TZE episode, Jim Shaw and Amelia Zweizig take a midyear look at the industry, including how companies are evaluating automation, where investment remains active, and what they are watching through the remainder of 2026.

🎧 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3WrMNXjBDgOUVcTXbSAdgj?si=BRhyAbAHTSai_2ArSNpwxg

06/17/2026

What if you could test operational changes before making them?

In our latest TZE episode, Sriram Sridhar from Addverb sat down with Jim Shaw and Drew Eubank to discuss digital twin technology and how organizations are using it to better understand existing operations, evaluate potential changes, and make more informed decisions.

The conversation explores what digital twins are, why they're gaining momentum across the industry, and how they help warehouse operators optimize performance, reduce risk, and prepare for peak demand.

🎧 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zh9dGVQ6CDIedzyxQG24d?si=xzMUZoflSQ6SczKwBZqbBA

06/03/2026

One of the biggest challenges in retail fulfillment is that peak demand may last only a few weeks or months, while the decisions made to support it can affect an operation for years.

In this episode of The Zion Experience, Jordan Frank shares his perspective on how teams think through facility design, labor flexibility, software strategy, and automation investments when volume can fluctuate significantly throughout the year.

Jordan highlights one example of how software can help operations get more out of existing automation by optimizing order flow and improving equipment utilization during peak periods.

Listen to the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6M4F0QWYleYP1zX7XTBqIJ?si=ywdMWkGnSqq1_s2cbvgQSw

05/20/2026

Healthcare and medical device distribution centers often operate under a very different set of constraints than traditional retail or e-commerce environments.

In this episode of The Zion Experience, Jim Shaw and Jordan Frank discuss how many medical device operations may not experience the same seasonal demand spikes as those seen elsewhere. However, strict SLA requirements and order cutoff times can still create concentrated intraday peaks where a large percentage of daily volume hits within only a few hours.

The conversation covers how those operational patterns can influence warehouse design, automation strategy, flexibility, validation timelines, and long-term planning decisions across healthcare supply chains.

Listen to the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TaLQW6C0vC48xjw4qysVp?si=M1e2d5CDStKxkv0RToJUMA

04/15/2026

For the first time, we brought The Zion Experience to Modex for a live recording.

After a few days on the show floor, Jim Shaw and Jordan Frank sat down to talk through what stood out, what’s getting a lot of attention, and where the real value of the show comes from.

One thing that stands out every year is how quickly a single question can turn into a much bigger conversation.

Watch the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xWRlHpbqs8E2B7UNVGmxH?si=d9ec87dfd7d04bfe.

04/01/2026

Every few years, most distribution centers hit a moment where they have to step back and ask: “Does our network still make sense?"

Whether it’s growth, acquisitions, shifting demand, sourcing changes… it all adds up, revealing that what worked 3–5 years ago may not work today.

In our latest TZE episode, Jim Shaw and Jordan Frank sit down with Steve Spratt to talk about how companies should approach network optimization.

The conversation includes:
➡️ What you need to know before starting a network optimization design project
➡️ Why service doesn’t always improve with proximity
➡️ How small changes (like inventory positioning or even tote size) can have an impact

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4yjvtMpBeW4lTQeqSW6Lne?si=1jEWeRIQSmCCtaUw6A2PZQ

03/18/2026

One of the clearest takeaways from our latest Zion Experience episode is that WMS projects are a heavy lift, and spending the time up front can determine how much pain shows up later.

Jim Shaw and Drew Eubank talk through what it takes to prepare for a WMS project before vendor selection and implementation begin.

In this conversation, they cover:
➡️ Why understanding your “why” is the first step
➡️ Why process mapping from order creation through shipment matters
➡️ How rushed requirements create scope problems later
➡️ Why provider evaluation should stay agnostic
➡️ Why testing needs more time than most teams expect

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6r4MJ4iCBcNpHhEZI3oFAV?si=PibJvOAUR2uaI6sUT0fxtQ

03/04/2026

“Data never lies… but it also never tells the whole story.”

That line from Drew in our latest Zion Experience episode is the reason Operations Advisory exists.

In this episode, Jen Thomas sits down with Jim Shaw and Drew Eubank to break down how advisory really works. They talk through defining the right problem, walking the distribution center floor, identifying quick wins, and building a roadmap grounded in reality. Because the truth usually lives somewhere between what the reports say and what the floor is actually doing to keep things moving.

Listen to the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5eEQ2oNYyWiAOsKWYX7WEH?si=e31a91b35fd24b70

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