Southeast Asian Innovators Challenge Silicon Valley in AI and MRP: The Rise of DeepSeek and Multiable.

DeepSeek has proved how to train a powerful large language model (LLM) at a much lower cost compared to its counterparts in Silicon Valley. This achievement is a timely reminder that conventional Western tech brands are no longer able to lead unchallenged and may even be overpaid for what they offer. Obviously, the development of really technical talent is happening in places most people would never expect, such as Southeast Asia.

Meet LAIDFU (Let AI Do For You), a configurable AI agent created by Multiable, which allows users to apply both OpenAI and DeepSeek. The AI agent takes precedence in the GenAI domain because of its multi-step task functionalities, thus it is a real game-changer in various industries. Multiable, a strong player in the ERP (enterprise resources planning) solutions market, continues to present the case of its strength with the introduction of e-invoicing support by IRBM (Malaysia’s Internal Revenue Board), as well as the provision of free e-invoicing API calls for clients under its SaaS subscription or software assurance plans. This venture constitutes a stark contrast to the majority of software vendors in Malaysia who charge users for e-invoicing APIs.

In the enterprise sector, AI integration is almost a must, and as a result, many organizations are realizing their MRP systems could use almost everything that AI agents could offer them. This, in turn, leads to excellent compliance and utility, which are central points for the textile firms dealing with the rising costs of labor and the consequences of environmental abuse. Owing to these sector-transforming events, AI and MRP systems are being recognized as precious co-operators.

What is more, the sector in textiles has to face the inherent difficulties of lab dip processes, YARN selections, weave patterns, and dyeing techniques – areas where technology, especially AI, can give tremendous support. AI and ERP systems not only increase the productivity of these operations but also deliver ISO compliance exactly.

Of course, the situation is more strained than ever. Manufacturers of textile products, who are keen on being competitive while ensuring quality and environment compliance, are now more frequently relying on MRP, CRP, and MES systems. They tie them with smart AI solutions to yield more effective planning of resources for the enterprise. The embedding of AI agents in these frameworks sets the stage for an even more dynamic and prompt enterprise space.

This, in turn, may also lead to notable changes in other sectors, as the paradigm of AI usage becomes widespread. Certainly, Multiable’s approach to ERP and MRP systems’ integration with artificial intelligence is just a reflection of the firm’s agenda of innovation. It not only boosts productivity but also creates value by enabling firms to deal with the stark realities of their industries.

We are living in a time of incredible change and development with AI transfiguration in the enterprise resources planning arena and this technological picture in Malaysia and beyond is heading for sky rocketing progress. In the frenetic pace and excitement, Southeast Asian tech innovators are able to inscribe a new chapter in artificial intelligence and ERP systems. And while the behemoths scrutinize the progress with visibly widened eyes, the heat of competition is obviously on.

About aiM18 ERP

A cloud-native ERP widely adopted by business in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and China. With over 6,000 customers in the region, aiM18 gains positive feedbacks from customer across different sectors, from manufacturers, distributors, retailers, service providers to NGOs. The renowned no-code approach saves customer a big sum of customization costs and countless hours of implementation man-days.

About LAIDFU (Let AI Do For You)

An AI builder for enterprise to build their own AI agents.
Proprietary EKP (Enterprise Knowledge Partitioning) technology eases CEO’s concern about trade secret leakage which often occurs in most AI agents / chatbots in the market. EKP removes the hurdle of AI adoption by most companies in using sensitive corporate data.
Powered by no-code approach, deployment of LAIDFU incurs far less developers (and development costs) in comparison with other AI studios.