TZE Season 2 Episode 18 - Speed, Strategy, and Smarter System Design

What’s the real value of speed in warehouse design? It’s not just about timelines, it’s about enabling faster, more informed decisions.

In this episode, @Jim Shaw, @Jordan Frank, and @Chip Steffey unpack how Zion brings agility to the design process, helping customers move quickly without sacrificing clarity or control.

Here’s what we cover:

🔹 Capital vs. labor trade-offs in automation planning

🔹 How we rapidly price multiple tech options for smarter decisions

🔹 The hidden costs of designing for peak without year-round ROI

🔹 Why OpEx matters just as much as CapEx in long-term planning