EP283: Digital Revolution - How VIU Eyewear Rebuilt Its Ecommerce Stack To Improve CX Through Smarter Automation & Connectivity, With CTO Elian Kool

FOLLOW US:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inside-commerce/ABOUT THIS EPISODE:In this ecommerce podcast, James Gurd speaks with Elian Kool, CTO of VUI Eyeware, about their digital transformation journey in the eyewear industry.They discuss the challenges of consolidating technology and processes, the importance of a phased approach to tech migration, and the selection of the right ecommerce platform. Elian explains why VIU selected Commerce Layer as their platform and shares insights on order management, after-sales solutions, and the role of automation in improving operational efficiency. During the conversation, Elian discusses the complexities of automating lens ordering processes, streamlining after sales operations, and leveraging technology to enhance customer experience. He emphasises the importance of a unified system that integrates various functions, such as sales, inventory management, and appointment booking, to improve operational efficiency. The podcast then explores the operational side of the business, exploring how Elian built a lean development team, adopting agile practices for frequent deployments, and utilising data to measure customer satisfaction and feedback.Key takeaways:Digital transformation requires a focus on customer experience.Consolidation of data is crucial for operational efficiency.A phased approach to tech migration reduces risk.Order management should be integrated with sales processes.Effective data management prevents errors and improves service.Streamlining after sales processes can significantly cut costs.Using Sanity for product data management allows for flexibility and efficiency.A lean development team can achieve significant results in a short time.Daily deployments enhance responsiveness to business needs.Agile practices can be adapted to suit the team's workflow.