“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.

Designing a medical device distribution center requires a different mindset than designing other warehouse operations.

In our latest TZE episode, Drew Eubank and Jim Shaw shares lessons from his experience as an operator, discussing how this mindset influences technology decisions, facility design, and day-to-day execution. We also explore how distribution technology and software has evolved, the solutions delivering meaningful results, and what operators should consider when modernizing a medical device distribution center.

The challenge with improving warehouse performance is that it's influenced by more than just automation. Labor availability, order profiles, inventory levels, and many other variables can all affect the outcome.

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.