The Challenge / Opportunity
Luminex faced growing supply chain complexity across its diverse product lines and multiple business units, including PartyLite and CandleLite—each serving distinct markets with unique planning needs. Compounding the challenge was the impending sunset of their legacy planning system, setting a firm deadline to implement a modern, scalable solution. Additionally, Luminex sought to drive growth, especially within the PartyLite segment, by leveraging advanced planning and forecasting capabilities.
The Solution
Following an extensive RFP and evaluation of multiple vendors, Luminex selected Kinaxis Planning One for its real-time MRP, flexible forecasting, and robust scenario planning features. The trusted partnership with Scott Sheldon’s team, who brought deep operational expertise and an operator-to-operator approach, was also a key factor.
The implementation adopted a phased crawl-walk-run approach:
- Crawl: Rapid deployment of core, out-of-the-box features to deliver quick wins, build user confidence, and maintain day-to-day operations.
- Walk & Run: Progressive expansion into advanced functionality, continuous data quality improvements, and integration into global S&OP process.
The Results
With Kinaxis Planning One, Luminex achieved:
- Streamlined capacity planning with quick workload redistribution across production lines
- Immediate access to detailed plant utilization and raw material data without manual spreadsheet compilation
- Consolidation of dissimilar business units into a unified, global supply chain planning process aligned with corporate goals
- Enhanced scenario planning capabilities to assess demand fluctuations and their impacts on supply and labor
- Comprehensive end-to-end supply chain visibility, enabling faster, more informed decisions
Looking Ahead
Luminex is at the beginning of its Kinaxis journey, laying the foundation to expand and unlock even greater business value in future phases. Their ongoing collaboration with Scott Sheldon ensures continued operational insight and support as they evolve their supply chain capabilities.
This transformative project positions Luminex to strengthen its market leadership and maintain agility amid evolving consumer demands and supply chain challenges.