Digital Transformation in Action: How Luminess Rebuilt Its Supply Chain

Episode Summary

Join host Harshida as she sits down with Aaron Wilcox, COO of Luminess, to discuss the company’s remarkable transition from a TV-first business to a digital-first powerhouse. Aaron shares firsthand insights on how Luminess overhauled its logistics, adopted cutting-edge technology, and formed key 3PL partnerships to compete in the fast-moving beauty industry. From shifting fulfillment strategies to embracing data-driven decision-making, this episode is packed with valuable lessons for logistics and operations leaders navigating digital transformation.

What You’ll Learn

• Pivoting to Digital-First: How Luminess transitioned from TV-driven sales to a modern eCommerce model.
• Choosing the Right 3PL Partner: Key factors that influenced Luminess’ decision to outsource fulfillment.
• Balancing Tech & Operations: How investing in the right tech stack enabled growth and efficiency.
• Overcoming Logistics Challenges: Insights on tackling supply chain disruptions, delivery speed expectations, and inventory management.
• The Power of Data & Curiosity: Why staying data-driven and open to new solutions is crucial for operations leaders.

Highlights

🔹[00:01:00] – Aaron’s career journey: From Zeppler Hardware to leading Luminess’ transformation.
🔹 [00:04:00] – The shift from TV advertising to eCommerce and its impact on fulfillment.
🔹 [00:08:30] – Why Luminess chose to partner with a 3PL instead of handling fulfillment in-house.
🔹 [00:12:00] – The importance of strong relationships between brands and 3PL partners.
🔹 [00:15:00] – Exciting logistics trends: AI-driven forecasting, inventory tracking, and regional carriers.
🔹 [00:17:00] – Key leadership lessons: Stay curious, data-obsessed, and adaptable.

Quotes

💬[00:06:30] – "Once we realized our tech platform wasn’t capable of supporting the shift, we had to invest in new systems—Salesforce, Shopify, WMS, CRM. It changed everything." – Aaron Wilcox

💬 [00:10:15] – "The right 3PL partnership isn’t just about cost—it’s about tech capabilities, customer experience, and alignment with your brand’s goals." – Aaron Wilcox

💬 [00:12:15] – "The secret sauce in logistics is relationships—how well you collaborate with your 3PL to solve problems and serve customers." – Harshida

💬 [00:16:00] – "The minute you think you have it all figured out, something changes. Stay curious, keep learning, and adapt fast." – Aaron Wilcox

About the Guest

Aaron Wilcox is the Chief Operating Officer at Luminess, a beauty brand that has successfully transitioned from a traditional TV-first sales model to a thriving digital commerce operation. With a background in logistics, operations, and strategic partnerships, Aaron has played a key role in scaling Luminess through technology adoption and 3PL collaboration. His expertise in fulfillment strategy, customer experience, and supply chain agility makes him a valuable voice in the eCommerce logistics space.

Connect with Aaron on LinkedIn

Learn more about Luminess

 

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