Turning to our fleet and transportation initiatives, where we continue to drive improvements in efficiency and cost reduction. Our strategy now and throughout 2025 includes the ongoing modernization of our vehicle fleet and rollout of an enhanced route optimization initiative. These improvements will be further amplified as our facility upgrades are completed, including the renovation of our Charlotte, North Carolina facility that is expected to be completed. by early 2025. Once fully operational, the upgraded facility is expected to optimize our distribution network substantially. By reducing travel distances and times for our drivers, we anticipate cutting distribution costs in the Southeast region.

Nov 12, 2024 / CEO / receipt, needs a key / Felix Lin, CEO | earnings call 2024-11-12 | transcript ccc55e7a-2b85-4f28-ac58-9dc8b7308d3e | chars 5397-6107 | segment 5