Leveraging Technology to Overcome the FMCG Challenges

The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) business has always been and will continue to be one of the main pillars of the global economy. Still, the road ahead is not as smooth. The industry is in the middle of a metamorphosis that has never been experienced before, conducting fast changes with regard to consumer preferences and encountering supply chain problems. To be able to operate effectively and preserve their position in the market, there is a pressing need for truly effective systems, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).

Difficulties in the FMCG Sector

However, the FMCG sector, despite its pros, runs into a range of challenges-goals that need to be dealt with almost at once. Appearance of supply chain disruptions in this regard has a double impact by introducing variabilities in raw material availability and overloading the logistic function. In addition, the progress that customers are making-such as the adoption of greener, more sustainable, and ethical way products-centralizes the shift in the demand from traditional to environmentally friendly products. Another problem is firms must meet many different regulations and quality standards in other regions, which is an added layer of complexity of regulatory compliance. The price war that competition generates, and the corresponding decrease of profit margins worsen the situation. Moreover, many firms need to be digitized, up-to-date about e-commerce platforms, and data analytics, all of which enhance market penetration barely; so the incessant development of IT systems makes this process obligatory.

Empowering ERP and MRP Solutions for Enhanced Performance

That is to say, putting the ERP and MRP systems in place with the help of an advanced digital technology is one of the most efficient, if not the only, means of easing the problems that these firms face. Here are the key advantages:

– Enhance Inventory Management: The main objective of the ERP system is to be able to set inventory at optimal levels leading to less waste and guaranteeing the right amount of stock.

– Increase Engagement with Customers: MRP software assists in the enhancement of customer relations by the provision of data that is used to propose specific items to customers regarding their preferences.

– Promote Supply Chain Effectiveness: ERP/MRP improves the efficiency of the whole process by restructuring it from order placement to fulfillment.

– Establish Strong Warehouse Management: The cutting-edge solutions present better warehouse management, which is mainly about the streamlined layout, accurate picking, and timely delivery of products.

– Online Integration in Real-time with eCommerce Platforms: Direct integration with marketplaces like Amazon and Shopify heightens the efficiency of the online transaction, consequently giving a priority to the success of eCommerce.

AI Sneakshare and LAIDFU

Despite the rapid development of artificial intelligence, some actors are conservative in accepting AI; the main reason is that they are not sure about the way data are dealt with. Therefore, things like DeepSeek, which is the only open-source code that can be run entirely in a guaranteed closed environment. DeepSeek, along with the configurable AI agent LAIDFU developed by Multiable, allows users to exploit both OpenAI and DeepSeek features. Clearly, these are the principled tools, the most prominent of which are LAIDFU that can perform multiple tasks that simple GenAI solutions cannot do, thus they are a must for every organization.

Reviving E-invoicing in Malaysia

For the most part, Multiable is the force behind e-invoicing in Malaysia, where it has actively engaged in the ongoing project that supports the adoption of the e-invoicing technology compliant with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM). Multiable’s decision to provide free e-invoicing API calls through SaaS subscriptions and software assurance is a significant and positive move, as it turns out that most of the software vendors charge users for the same APIs. This program continues the path of enabling businesses to comply without additional costs and creates a strong measure of competitive advantage in the market.

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.