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